Laid-back Ocean Beach institution serves one of San Diego's best burgers.
In Short Surf shops and dive bars excluded, Hodad's can make a claim as being the commercial heart of OB. Locals of all stripes, from grungy surfers to casually-dressed families, sit amid license plate-covered walls while munching on the eatery's signature burgers. Tattooed servers deliver thick-cut onion rings, French fries and creamy milkshakes from the rear kitchen. The juicy burgers, available in three sizes, can be ordered plain or overstuffed with fresh toppings, bacon and American cheese.
