Ocean Beach

11 Jun 2019

Sunburns up 900% in San Franciso over Weekend

Record-setting high temperatures continued into Monday across the Bay Area.  2019’s first major heatwave broke the temp record for Monday June 10th with a high of 97 degrees in San Francisco, the high used to be 88 degrees (set in 1985).  The normal high temperature for San Francisco on a

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
07 Jul 2017

The Outer Sunset Has No Idea How Cool It Is

Ocean Beach wants to make sweet love to your nervous system. The unwinding begins slowly as you make your way toward the Outer Sunset and it’s steady and wild companion, the ocean. You move down smooth, straight streets that get quieter by the block. Aren’t you always saying you want

Heather Robinson - Artisanal Trouble Maker 0
15 Sep 2014

Why San Francisco’s Indian Summer is Better Than Real Summer

  San Francisco’s weather is something people like to talk about…ad nauseam. I find that places that have very little change in weather, and for the most part are fairly temperate, tend to be the places where people talk about weather the most. This fair city falls into this category

Lachlan Bray - Broke-Ass Bartender 0
03 Mar 2012

Java Beach Serves the Sunset

When I lived out in the Sunset District back in the day, Java Beach was my favorite hang out. The neighborhood coffee shop serves strong coffee and makes bomb sandwiches. I love the veggie one with avocado and sprouts. They also have the amazing Blondie desert bars. The prices are

Heidi Smith - The Ultimate Scavenger 0
05 Aug 2011

Broke-Ass Friendly Deals at Park Chalet

Park Chalet, not to be confused with Beach Chalet, is located just across from Ocean Beach and meant for us less fancy folk.  I must say, I was a bit skeptical initially.  After taking advantage of the broke ass style specials, though, I’m now a fan. Perhaps I’m being too

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21 Nov 2010

FREE Movies Every Friday Night at Park Chalet

COOL THING ALERT!  Park Chalet, a place I love but rarely venture to, is calling me back with an entertainment offer I can’t refuse:  FREE movies on their five-foot screen every Friday night at 9pm through April 2011.  Every month till then has a theme; for example, November is ’80s

Christy Jovanelly - Cheapskate Commentator 0
10 Jun 2010

Broke-Ass of the Week – Silvi Alcivar of the Poetry Store

Every week we feature a different person from the community shedding a little light on their life of brokeitude. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something about the human spirit…probably not.

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0