Gifts · Ocean Beach
The Black
on Ocean Beach, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Long-running Newport Ave shop half a block from the ocean, part smoke shop and part boutique, with clothing including vintage, jewelry, candles, incense, housewares and gifts.
Hours
Hours not posted; call ahead
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Ocean Beach Pier (3 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Ocean Beach MainStreet lists paid lots at 1858 Cable St (half a block off Newport Ave), at Santa Monica Ave and Bacon St, at 4994 Newport Ave beside Krisp Market, and the CVS lot on Santa Monica Ave, which it suggests for Farmers Market Wednesdays. The Newport Ave pier lot is often full; an underground paid lot sits beneath Wonderland on Abbott St.
- Ocean Beach shops
- Surf shops generally run about 10am–7pm daily, gift shops 11am–6pm, and a few places such as the People's Food Co-op stay open until 9pm.
From The Black
The Black — Ocean Beach Smoke Shop & Apparel Since 1968
Open on Newport Ave in Ocean Beach — The Black, the counterculture smoke shop & apparel landmark since 1968. Pipes, tees, posters, incense. Free US shipping.
Like The Black? try these
Every gifts shop in SD →Shops a few minutes away
All of Ocean Beach →- South Coast Surf ShopSpecialty · 5023 Newport Ave1 min walk
- Pride Surf & Skate ShopSpecialty · 5035 Newport Ave1 min walk
- South Coast WahinesFashion · 5037 Newport Ave1 min walk
- Cow RecordsRecords & music · 5040 Newport Ave1 min walk
- Ocean Beach Souvenir ShopGifts · 1868 Bacon St, #A1 min walk
- Better Surf Than Sorry & Surfer BabySpecialty · 5059 Newport Ave1 min walk
Before you go
What are The Black's hours?
The Black is usually open Hours not posted; call ahead. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is The Black?
The Black is at 5017 Newport Ave in Ocean Beach, San Diego. It's near Ocean Beach Pier (3 min walk).
Where can I park near The Black?
The closest option for Ocean Beach is Ocean Beach MainStreet lists paid lots at 1858 Cable St (half a block off Newport Ave), at Santa Monica Ave and Bacon St, at 4994 Newport Ave beside Krisp Market, and the CVS lot on Santa Monica Ave, which it suggests for Farmers Market Wednesdays. The Newport Ave pier lot is often full; an underground paid lot sits beneath Wonderland on Abbott St.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from MTS.
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