The Riptide - 3639 Taraval, Ocean Beach, SFCA, 94116

The Riptide
3639 Taraval
Ocean Beach, SFCA 94116
415.681.TIDE

Hours:
4pm - 2am Daily
Happy Hour:
Mon. thru Fri. 4-7pm

The Riptide, the Bay Area's best little honky-tonk, was built in 1941, has the look and feel of a small town lodge and is labeled as San Francisco's Tahoe by the Sea. In addition to rustic brick flooring and high ceilings, the original knotty pine walls and raging fireplace add warmth you can feel as soon as you step inside.

The Riptide opens daily at 4 P.M. If you’re looking for a casual atmosphere and a conversation or two with the local neighbors, stop by for Happy Hour from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. featuring honest drink specials.

At night, you'll come across live bluegrass, jazz, blues, solo acoustic, country music, DJ's, or movies. Check the calendar for events or just wander in anytime.

The Riptide, also boasts of having the best damn bar staff in the Bay Area, not to mention voted Best fireplace and jukebox. It's only 15 minutes from the heart of San Francisco, one block away from the Pacific Ocean, a half a block from public transportation and there's plenty of free parking.

Smokers, check out the outdoor smoking lounge with an ocean view. Just watch out for the L-Taraval...

Calendar of Events

Ask about our special cab fares to and from The Riptide!

* The deepest part of the San Francisco Bay is right under the Golden Gate Bridge, with 330 feet of water, other parts of the bay can be as shallow as 7 feet.

* The original Bay Bridge was built in only 3 years, 1933–36, was unlike any bridge ever built, and was built under budget! The new Eastern Span is still incomplete, has taken more than ten years, and is projected to open in 2013. Awww.. the beauty of 'modern day engineering'!