Parkside in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Welcome to Ocean Beach
Long Live the Doggie!
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2015
1. Welcome to Ocean Beach Marker
This sign stood outside the last operating Doggie Diner restaurant (later “Carousel”) on the N.E. corner of 46th Ave. and Sloat Blvd.
Designed in 1966 by graphic artist Harold Bachman (1921-2005) for the popular unionized Bay Area drive-in chain, the Doggies whimsical style (shades of swing and early auto age cartoons) has delighted generations of visitors to Ocean Beach.
A massive grassroots preservation effort, chronicled nationally in the “Zippy the Pinhead” comic strip, led to its acquisition by the City of San Francisco (Dec. 2000).
Toppled by wind on April 1, 2003, it was restored by the Dept. of Public Works, returned to its post by Independence Day, and relocated to this median in January, 2005.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is January 2005.
Location. 37° 44.128′ N, 122° 30.179′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Parkside. It is at the intersection of Sloat Boulevard and 45th Avenue, in the median on
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Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Swamp Gum (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monarch's Tale (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Honor of Dr. Vic Rowen and Joe Verducci (approx. 1.6 miles away); Murphy Windmill (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Murphy Windmill (approx. 2.1 miles away); a different marker also named Murphy Windmill (approx. 2.1 miles away); Broderick Terry Duel (approx. 2.2 miles away); Broderick-Terry Duel (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Regarding Welcome to Ocean Beach. The
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2015
2. Welcome to Ocean Beach Marker
The marker is located in the greenery at the base of the pole.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2015
3. Doggie Diner Head
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 25, 2015
4. Doggie Diner Head
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 31, 2013
5. Three Doggie Diner Heads on Treasure Island
Photographed by Unknown, circa 1960s
6. Doggie Diner in its hey-day.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on March 25, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 21, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
