Ted Neeleman, who works at The Template cafe near the pier, noted the initial impact of the closure on foot traffic.

He lived in Arizona. A surfer initially notified San Diego Lifeguards at 7 a.m. Wednesday after seeing a body in the water near the Ocean Beach Pier near Cape May Avenue. At the time, officials ...

Explore the Gillian's Wonderland Pier website for additional information. The Ocean City Boardwalk serves as the area's primary pedestrian artery and runs about 2 1/2 miles along the beach.