The Riptide

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With its roaring fireplace and wood-paneled walls, hearty drinks, and amazing free live music calendar, the Riptide is a cozy home away from home for many. DJs spin punk, ska, and metal on Wednesday through Friday nights, with folk, bluegrass, and Americana bands and players taking over on Saturdays and Sundays. Homemade vittles on Friday evening, surf videos on the TV, and a friendly staff make this a perfect after-beach warm-up spot.

Hours: Daily 4pm-2am
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Fireplace
Entertainment: Live Entertainment

The Cottontails

Third Sunday of every month, 7:00pm

Anna's Open Mic Mondays

Every week Monday, 8:30pm

Elektrik Sunset

Sat., February 25, 9:00pm

Joe Goldmark & the Seducers

Second Sunday of every month, 7:00pm

The Riptide's signature brick fireplace was veiled behind red velvet curtains on a recent Sunday night, but the Outer Sunset dive still carried the...

2010 | Best Pedal Steel Guitarist

Joe Goldmark is part owner of Amoeba Music and founder of Escape from New York Pizza. But for fans of the twang, he's best known as the king of pedal steel. Goldmark has been playing this challenging instrument — a variation on the guitar... More >
2007 | Best Beach Bar

San Francisco is not renowned for its beach culture. As if the sharks and frigid waters weren't bad enough, there's the months-long summer fog and the almost complete lack of any commercial beachfront development. But in the chilly Sunset... More >
2006 | Best Oceanside Dive

On the Riptide's Web site flashes the phrase "AT THE EDGE OF THE WESTERN WORLD," which is why we're lured to Ocean Beach and why we love the place. A moist ocean breeze drenches the outer Avenues in the smell of salt water, churning white waves... More >

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jaybaba

| Thu, June 18, 2009

A great place to unwind after a long day at the office; or after a day at Ocean Beach.

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