John-Allen's Guidebook
Food scene
Burritos all day, good spot it’s right behind the complex and it’s pretty quick.
6 locals recommend
Don Pancho's Mexican Food
690 CA-75Burritos all day, good spot it’s right behind the complex and it’s pretty quick.
Mike Hess Brewing Imperial Beach
805 Ocean LnGreat tacos and beer is pretty good
CBC has good food and drinks, the original is on Coronado island which is just up HWY 75
55 locals recommend
Coronado Brewing Company | Imperial Beach Restaurant
875 Seacoast DrCBC has good food and drinks, the original is on Coronado island which is just up HWY 75
Miguel's Cocina
1351 Orange AveReally good chips and salsa, food is great and so are the drinks.
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th StPizza by the slice, always busy but it’s good.
Underbelly North Park
3000 Upas StReally good ramen. Period.
Great little deli, get your sammies “hallowed out” they cut the bread back a little and it makes it perfect
67 locals recommend
Mona Lisa Italian Foods
2061 India StGreat little deli, get your sammies “hallowed out” they cut the bread back a little and it makes it perfect
MooTime Creamery
1025 Orange AveExcellent local owned ice cream
Great sammies and it’s a liquor store too, quick stop if you’re heading to the beach.
Park Place Liquor & Deli
1000 Park PlGreat sammies and it’s a liquor store too, quick stop if you’re heading to the beach.
Nicky Rottens Bar & Burger Joint
100 Orange AveGreat burgers and beer
IB Forum Sports Bar & Grill
1079 Seacoast DrLocal pub with good late night bar food
No one makes better Alfredo than this place.
18 locals recommend
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Imperial Beach
285 Palm AveNo one makes better Alfredo than this place.
Neighborhoods
Nice historic town with lots of pretty houses. Coronado beach is very nice and the Hotel Del Coronado is a great place to sight see.
388 locals recommend
Coronado
Nice historic town with lots of pretty houses. Coronado beach is very nice and the Hotel Del Coronado is a great place to sight see.
Pacific Beach
Very beachy vibe, single people will love it here.
Ocean Beach
1850 Ocean Front StAnother pretty chill beach vibe town
La Jolla
Great views and lots to do around the area
North Park
Laid back area with good micro-breweries
Great views of the valley and a cool little town that’s outside of the city.
22 locals recommend
Rancho Santa Fe
Great views of the valley and a cool little town that’s outside of the city.
Gaslamp Quarter
Historic downtown San Diego
Little Italy
Really good pizza beers and pasta here
If you wanna see and hear the airlines comjng in and out of Sam Diego this is the spot. Good food selection in the world market too
269 locals recommend
Liberty Station
2640 Historic Decatur RdIf you wanna see and hear the airlines comjng in and out of Sam Diego this is the spot. Good food selection in the world market too
Sightseeing
Cool little area on the water with great views of Coronado and the Sam Diego bay
762 locals recommend
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrCool little area on the water with great views of Coronado and the Sam Diego bay
Great restaurant on the water with amazing views of the San Diego bay and Coronado island. Great for sunset dinners.
106 locals recommend
Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island DrGreat restaurant on the water with amazing views of the San Diego bay and Coronado island. Great for sunset dinners.
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrUSS MIDWAY ship tours
H & M Landing
2803 Emerson StYours for whale watching to offshore fishing for tuna
City advice
Getting around
Ride share
If you’re going downtown or anywhere in the evening, taking an Uber might be the fastest way. There is also a ferry that goes from Coronado to downtown that runs daily.
What to pack
Sandals are life
Lots of hikes around here so bring sturdy shoes although good soles if you want to do that. Light jacket is good year round and sweats for the evenings.