Ocean Avenue begins on the west end of 19th Avenue and runs all the way into Mission Street. Despite its name, Ocean Avenue does not connect with the Pacific Ocean. The “M” Muni train crosses Ocean Avenue at 19th Avenue. However, Ocean Avenue is most famous for its “K” train that starts at Junipero Serra Boulevard (2 blocks from 19th Avenue) and ends at the Muni station (Balboa Station) towards the end of Ocean Avenue.

The street is constantly busy with Muni trains, buses, and cars going up and down Ocean. There is an entrance and exit to highway 280 on Ocean Avenue. The street is filled with stores. There are numerous convenience stores, gas stations, and eateries. A Walgreens and 24 Hour Fitness are conveniently located right on Ocean Avenue. There are numerous schools along Ocean from Aptos Middle School to Balboa High School to City College of San Francisco.

Although housing on actual Ocean Avenue is relatively rare, there are hundreds of houses right off of Ocean Avenue. The houses on the South side of Ocean tend to be smaller and cheaper (Ingleside District). However, the housing on the North side of Ocean tend to get bigger and bigger.

I highly recommend housing near Ocean Avenue for families and singles. It might not be ideal for a retired couple or single though.