“If you look at the logos that all these businesses have here in Ocean Beach, especially the brick-and-mortar businesses, almost all of them have the pier — it’s iconic,” Knox added.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/local/story/2023-04-08/new-pier-same-spirit-what-should-be-done-about-the-beloved-but-crumbling-ocean-beach-pier

The inspiration for the hat contest came from a book by Kathy Blavatt called “Ocean Beach: Where Land and Water Meet.”

Source: https://www.pointloma-obmonthly.com/news/story/2023-04-12/photo-gallery-hats-off-to-creativity-at-ocean-beach-womans-club-contest

When she was 21 and out of rehab, Lia decided to move to Ocean Beach in San Diego in a bid to find some peace 'by the sea' but instead she ended up in another abusive relationship.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11615841/Former-teen-star-Lia-Marie-Johnson-reveals-producer-tried-advantage.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490