SAN DIEGO — The Black, a cornerstone of Ocean Beach retail since opening in the 1960s, will close its doors after nearly six decades of serving the community.
The store opened 57 years ago on Newport Avenue in the heart of Ocean Beach as a smoke shop. Over the decades, it evolved into a comprehensive retailer offering incense, records, comic books, clothing and specialty items while maintaining its distinctive hippy aesthetic.
Owner Kurt Dornbusch has helmed The Black since 1981. He decided to step down and pursue retirement…