The iconic pier had its gates unlocked just before noon on Saturday, attracting visitors and locals celebrating Fourth of July weekend.
SAN DIEGO — A lifeguard was the hero of the day for many in Ocean Beach, as he unlocked the gates to the pier on Saturday just before noon.
The iconic Ocean Beach Pier closed in January for repairs after a winter storm, but opened just in time for a busy Fourth of July weekend. One man chanted"Look at us go, OB! Hooray!" as he passed the open gates to take a stroll along the pier."I'm just really, really, really, really, really, really stoked about this cause I'm gonna walk on it every day at least one or two times," said Shane Gundelfinger.Corey Bruins, the Ocean Beach Town Council President, talked about the OB Pier Renewal Project shortly after the gates opened.
"The Ocean Beach Pier Task Force in conjunction with the city is working on what the future of the Ocean Beach pier can possibly be," said Bruins.You can submit suggestions here.
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