Hodad's - Ocean Beach, CA

Here is the definitive Southern California beachside burger joint, serving truly amazing hamburgers that are a sight to behold. The double, which is two good-size patties, is huge beyond belief, piled inside a broad sesame seed bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup.

100% Approval Rating (24 votes)

Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

Milk Shake ($4.00)

Double Bacon Cheeseburger Basket ($10.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" Hodad’s motto, on a sign above the cash register: “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem!” Here is the definitive Southern California beachside burger joint, serving truly amazing hamburgers. Available in three sizes (mini, single, and double), as cheeseburgers or bacon ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

8/26/2002 - Michael Stern, $6

Map & Directions

5010 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach, CA
619-224-4623

http://www.hodadies.com/home.htm

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Believe it or not, it IS possible to lift this cheeseburger from its basket. Experienced eaters can do it with one hand.Putting it between your jaws is, however, a challenge."
Michael Stern

"One of the choice places to sit inside Hodad's is this VW microbus, which has a sort of table where the dashboard used to be."
Michael Stern

"Mike Hardin's parents started Hodad's on the beach. Here he is with his extremely foreshortened Microbus, parked in the lot next to the restaurant."
Michael Stern

"Here's the place for real California Dreamin' ... about magnificent hamburgers."
Michael Stern

"Thick? You bet! Hodad's shakes and malts defy a straw."
Michael Stern

"The ambience at Hodad's is Surf City."
Michael Stern

"The walls are covered with some amazing vanity license plates. It has long been the house policy to offer a big burger meal to any customer willing to display a good one."
Michael Stern

"These front-row seats at Hodad's look out on Newport Avenue, which is a great place for people-watching. Waiters have to step outside the restaurant to take customers' orders."
Michael Stern