Guidebook for Imperial Beach
Food Scene
We love the food here and always get great service.
100 locals recommend
Brigantine Seafood Restaurant
9350 Fuerte DrWe love the food here and always get great service.
Katy's Cafe
704 Seacoast DrKaty's Café has great breakfast sandwiches and a fun beach feel.
The Thai foods is so delicious. We have walked from the property several times to enjoy a nice meal here.
23 locals recommend
Aroma Thai Restaurant
757 Seacoast DrThe Thai foods is so delicious. We have walked from the property several times to enjoy a nice meal here.
This is another great Thai place to eat. I am not sure which one we love more.
21 locals recommend
Siam Imperial Thai Kitchen
226 Palm AveThis is another great Thai place to eat. I am not sure which one we love more.
So much cheese! This one is a little further from the condo but we were really impressed with the service we received here. They have Gluten free crust available.
18 locals recommend
Filippi's Pizza Grotto Imperial Beach
285 Palm AveSo much cheese! This one is a little further from the condo but we were really impressed with the service we received here. They have Gluten free crust available.
Incase you are having a sweets craving, they have delicious cupcakes.
9 locals recommend
Babycakes Imperial Beach
874 Seacoast DrIncase you are having a sweets craving, they have delicious cupcakes.
Mike Hess is a great place for Tacos an Beer! Great outdoor atmosphere and they also offer coffee in the mornings.
37 locals recommend
Mike Hess Brewing Imperial Beach
805 Ocean LnMike Hess is a great place for Tacos an Beer! Great outdoor atmosphere and they also offer coffee in the mornings.
Great dining with an ocean view. Check out their ocean front patio or grab a craft cocktail.
69 locals recommend
SEA180
800 Seacoast DrGreat dining with an ocean view. Check out their ocean front patio or grab a craft cocktail.
This place as the best carne asada breakfast burrito! They also are open for lunch and dinner. Great for drinks too!
30 locals recommend
IB Forum Sports Bar & Grill
1079 Seacoast DrThis place as the best carne asada breakfast burrito! They also are open for lunch and dinner. Great for drinks too!
They are known for their beer, but also have a relaxed environment to enjoy a meal.
55 locals recommend
Coronado Brewing Company | Imperial Beach Restaurant
875 Seacoast DrThey are known for their beer, but also have a relaxed environment to enjoy a meal.
Great place for pizza, salad, and wings. They also have gluten free crust available.
Pizza Port Imperial Beach
204 Palm AvenueGreat place for pizza, salad, and wings. They also have gluten free crust available.
Great Pizza! Outdoor seating close to the beach. They serve pizza by the slice or a whole pizza. Vegan cheese option available.
213 locals recommend
Pizzeria Luigi
1137 25th StGreat Pizza! Outdoor seating close to the beach. They serve pizza by the slice or a whole pizza. Vegan cheese option available.
They have the best cold brew! You can also get protein donuts and they are located right by the bike trail that leads to Coronado.
7 locals recommend
Trident Coffee
536 13th StThey have the best cold brew! You can also get protein donuts and they are located right by the bike trail that leads to Coronado.
Great outdoor patio for cheap tacos or breakfast on the weekends.
17 locals recommend
El Tapatio Restaurant Catering
260 Palm AveGreat outdoor patio for cheap tacos or breakfast on the weekends.
This place is a hidden gem. You can get sushi and Mexican food in the same spot! Nothing like have a delicious sushi roll followed by fajitas!
6 locals recommend
Baja Oyster and Sushi Bar
1912 Coronado AveThis place is a hidden gem. You can get sushi and Mexican food in the same spot! Nothing like have a delicious sushi roll followed by fajitas!
Tin Fish is located at the end of the pier. They have great fish, fish tacos, and drinks available.
14 locals recommend
Tin Fish
910 Seacoast DrTin Fish is located at the end of the pier. They have great fish, fish tacos, and drinks available.
Coffee and Ice-cream shop located in the shopping center by the pier.
11 locals recommend
Cow-A-Bunga Ice Cream & Coffee
10 Evergreen AveCoffee and Ice-cream shop located in the shopping center by the pier.
Subway
876 Seacoast DriveSubway for those long days, but you need a quick bite.
The Henry is one of my favorite dining spot. It's located in Coronado and is known for it's craft cocktails, deliciously cooked meals, and they also have a coffee shop and serve breakfast.
20 locals recommend
The Henry
1031 Orange AveThe Henry is one of my favorite dining spot. It's located in Coronado and is known for it's craft cocktails, deliciously cooked meals, and they also have a coffee shop and serve breakfast.
You can't beat the free queso, salsa and chips! This is a great spot for tacos on Coronado Island.
45 locals recommend
Miguel's Cocina
1351 Orange AveYou can't beat the free queso, salsa and chips! This is a great spot for tacos on Coronado Island.
This is my favorite Downtown San Diego dining spot. The bar area is our favorite spot to eat. The surf and turf sushi roll is amazing. Nearly everything on the menu is worth trying along with their craft cocktails.
11 locals recommend
Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine
435 Fifth AveThis is my favorite Downtown San Diego dining spot. The bar area is our favorite spot to eat. The surf and turf sushi roll is amazing. Nearly everything on the menu is worth trying along with their craft cocktails.
Bali Hai has is an elevated dining experience with incredible views and amazing food. They are known for the Mai Tai's but be careful! Those sneak up on you.
106 locals recommend
Bali Hai Restaurant
2230 Shelter Island DrBali Hai has is an elevated dining experience with incredible views and amazing food. They are known for the Mai Tai's but be careful! Those sneak up on you.
Tom Ham's has an excellent brunch and great views of the bay.
48 locals recommend
Tom Ham's Lighthouse
2150 Harbor Island DrTom Ham's has an excellent brunch and great views of the bay.
Holy Matcha
3118 University AveBeautiful Matcha shop with the best tasting Matcha.
Great spot for organic, healthy options with great flavor. Gluten free options available.
35 locals recommend
Parakeet Cafe
927 Silverado StGreat spot for organic, healthy options with great flavor. Gluten free options available.
Parakeet Juicery
943 Orange AvenueGreat Juicery for green juices, wellness shots, or flavorful shakes.
Stake is known for their high end cuts of steak. Look up their menu for their happy hour.
21 locals recommend
Stake Chophouse & Bar
1309 Orange AveStake is known for their high end cuts of steak. Look up their menu for their happy hour.
This is one of our favorite places to stop by for a drink and appetizer after a day of exploring. We recommend going up to the top bar if possible. Great for dinner as well! We love the scallops.
14 locals recommend
Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill
1701 Strand WayThis is one of our favorite places to stop by for a drink and appetizer after a day of exploring. We recommend going up to the top bar if possible. Great for dinner as well! We love the scallops.
True Foods has flavorful food that is a little easier on the stomach for those of us with food intolerances. This is one of my favorite spots! Great appetizers, pizzas are great, and all the meals are flavorful.
36 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
7007 Friars RdTrue Foods has flavorful food that is a little easier on the stomach for those of us with food intolerances. This is one of my favorite spots! Great appetizers, pizzas are great, and all the meals are flavorful.
Better Buzz is in several areas of San Diego and has great drinks and small bites. There drink the BDE or known as the Best Drink Ever is actually the best drink ever! Check out this cute coffee shop.
153 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
3745 Mission BlvdBetter Buzz is in several areas of San Diego and has great drinks and small bites. There drink the BDE or known as the Best Drink Ever is actually the best drink ever! Check out this cute coffee shop.
Mister A's
2550 Fifth AveKnown for their high end dining and food.
Beautiful San Diego views with modern Mexican food. Try their coconut margarita.
105 locals recommend
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island DrBeautiful San Diego views with modern Mexican food. Try their coconut margarita.
The name of the place says it all. Great place for sweet treats.
220 locals recommend
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveThe name of the place says it all. Great place for sweet treats.
Incredible ocean views, amazing food and craft cocktails. Make sure to make dinner plans here and try the grilled octopus appetizer. It's been my favorite for years! This is located in Lo Jolla.
248 locals recommend
George's at the Cove
1250 Prospect StIncredible ocean views, amazing food and craft cocktails. Make sure to make dinner plans here and try the grilled octopus appetizer. It's been my favorite for years! This is located in Lo Jolla.
Lobster West Coronado
1033 B AveQuick place to grab a lobster sandwich, etc.
POKE 123
801 Palm AveThey have seafood, sesame chicken, and vegan options.
Garage Buona Forchetta
Italian Spot
Ice cream! Just walking by this place, you can smell the deliciousness.
18 locals recommend
MooTime Creamery
1025 Orange AveIce cream! Just walking by this place, you can smell the deliciousness.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ye Olde Plank Inn the closest place to the home. They are open everyday and the staff is very nice.
19 locals recommend
Ye Olde Plank Inn
24 Palm AveYe Olde Plank Inn the closest place to the home. They are open everyday and the staff is very nice.
Tepik Sports Grill
710 Seacoast DriveFun atmosphere with simple bites. They sometimes have Karaoke or a DJ.
Check out the salty frog for pool tables and possibly some live music. Check their website for details.
The Salty Frog Bar
992 Palm AveCheck out the salty frog for pool tables and possibly some live music. Check their website for details.
Bullpen I.B.
706 CA-75Local bar that is a little further from the beach condo.
This is great space by Hotel Del Coronado to grab a fun beach drink and chill with your feet in the sand. Check out their website for the live music schedule. This is a great day time drinking spot with tacos available as well. However, I recommend the tacos at Miquel's over this place, but you can't beat the atmosphere.
Beach & Taco Shack
1500 Orange AvenueThis is great space by Hotel Del Coronado to grab a fun beach drink and chill with your feet in the sand. Check out their website for the live music schedule. This is a great day time drinking spot with tacos available as well. However, I recommend the tacos at Miquel's over this place, but you can't beat the atmosphere.
Mc P's is great for night life and often has a live band on the weekends. You can take a break from the beach and grab lunch or dinner on their outdoor patio.
17 locals recommend
McP's Irish Pub
1107 Orange AveMc P's is great for night life and often has a live band on the weekends. You can take a break from the beach and grab lunch or dinner on their outdoor patio.
Looking for great San Diego atmosphere? This place is great for dining and craft cocktails.
Salvatore's Cucina Italiana
750 Front StLooking for great San Diego atmosphere? This place is great for dining and craft cocktails.
Located at Hotel Del Coronado. This is one of our favorite spots to grab a drink, watch the waves, and a bite of food.
8 locals recommend
Sun Deck Bar Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange AveLocated at Hotel Del Coronado. This is one of our favorite spots to grab a drink, watch the waves, and a bite of food.
They are known for their beers and have a good wine selection. Go for the drinks and enjoy a round of darts or good food!
18 locals recommend
Knotty Barrel
844 Market StThey are known for their beers and have a good wine selection. Go for the drinks and enjoy a round of darts or good food!
Tulum inspired restaurant with great atmosphere, amazing craft drinks, and lamb tacos that are so flavorful. This place is located in Little Italy.
51 locals recommend
Camino Riviera
2400 India StTulum inspired restaurant with great atmosphere, amazing craft drinks, and lamb tacos that are so flavorful. This place is located in Little Italy.
Star Bar
423 E StreetOne of the dive bars located in downtown San Diego if you're looking for cheaper drinks.
They are known for their burgers. They are a military bar on Coronado Island. You never know what you're going to get when you walk in there. This place is dear to our heart with the photos on the walls being of SEALS that have served and died serving our country. We are grateful for their ultimate sacrifice to serve for our freedoms.
8 locals recommend
Danny's Palm Bar & Grill
965 Orange AveThey are known for their burgers. They are a military bar on Coronado Island. You never know what you're going to get when you walk in there. This place is dear to our heart with the photos on the walls being of SEALS that have served and died serving our country. We are grateful for their ultimate sacrifice to serve for our freedoms.
Great for night life and dinner! Craft cocktails available with a upscale environment in Little Italy.
168 locals recommend
Kettner Exchange
2001 Kettner BlvdGreat for night life and dinner! Craft cocktails available with a upscale environment in Little Italy.
The diviest of dive bars if you must. Have fun! This is one of our friend's favorite spots.
Cherrybomb
2237 1st AvenueThe diviest of dive bars if you must. Have fun! This is one of our friend's favorite spots.
Incredible views! At least go there for the views. Great drinks and small bites.
45 locals recommend
Top of the Hyatt
1 Market PlIncredible views! At least go there for the views. Great drinks and small bites.
Fun Tiki beach vibes in Mission Beach. Located right off the boardwalk. Tiki drinks and great food!
102 locals recommend
Miss B's Coconut Club
3704 Mission BlvdFun Tiki beach vibes in Mission Beach. Located right off the boardwalk. Tiki drinks and great food!
The Salty Frog Bar
992 Palm AveThey often have live music or karaoke.
They have small plates and they are a tasting room for whiskey, tequila, wind, and craft beer.
Coronado Tasting Room
They have small plates and they are a tasting room for whiskey, tequila, wind, and craft beer.
Parks & Nature
Imperial Beach Pier has great views! We have seen a whale in the water the last time we were on the pier.
67 locals recommend
Imperial Beach Pier
Imperial Beach Pier has great views! We have seen a whale in the water the last time we were on the pier.
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
Ladera StreetThe views are amazing!
Torrey Pines Hiking Trail is one of my favorite hikes. The tide pools are pretty cool if you hike all the way down to the beach.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadTorrey Pines Hiking Trail is one of my favorite hikes. The tide pools are pretty cool if you hike all the way down to the beach.
Tijuana River
We sometimes take beach runs from the condos down to the Tijuana River.
Mount Soledad is a Veteran's Memorial with great views of the city.
270 locals recommend
Soledad Mountain
Mount Soledad is a Veteran's Memorial with great views of the city.
Cowles Mountain Coffee
7290 Navajo RdGreat San Diego Hike!
Essentials
Leon Market is within walking distance and has almost everything you need if you forgot something for your stay. The prices are pretty reasonable as well. We love this little store!
Leon Market & Liquor
185 Palm AveLeon Market is within walking distance and has almost everything you need if you forgot something for your stay. The prices are pretty reasonable as well. We love this little store!
This store is about a 5 minute drive and has a great prices.
131 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1002 Market StThis store is about a 5 minute drive and has a great prices.
Arts & Culture
Balboa Park has museums and other great things to experience. The area is beautiful worth visiting even if you decide not to check out the museums.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park has museums and other great things to experience. The area is beautiful worth visiting even if you decide not to check out the museums.
Seaport Village is a cool place to visit. There are several shops and places to eat. Often times there has been a street performer when we have been there.
125 locals recommend
Seaport Village station
Seaport Village is a cool place to visit. There are several shops and places to eat. Often times there has been a street performer when we have been there.
Hotel del Coronado is a beautiful, famous hotel that is worth checking out. There are restaurants inside and little shops to check out.
519 locals recommend
Hotel Del Coronado
1500 Orange AveHotel del Coronado is a beautiful, famous hotel that is worth checking out. There are restaurants inside and little shops to check out.
The USS Midway Museum is an old Navy Aircraft carrier. There are also other boats and submarines that you are able to tour. These are two separate events and do require a fee.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrThe USS Midway Museum is an old Navy Aircraft carrier. There are also other boats and submarines that you are able to tour. These are two separate events and do require a fee.
Entertainment & Activities
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrSan Diego has the best zoo! I love the pandas.
Bellmont Park has several shops, restaurants, rides, and other activies. There is an archade and the area is free to walk through and is located right on the beach. There is putt-putt and an escape room as well.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdBellmont Park has several shops, restaurants, rides, and other activies. There is an archade and the area is free to walk through and is located right on the beach. There is putt-putt and an escape room as well.
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Sea World offers great shows, rides, and family fun.
They have boat tours during the day in the San Diego Bay and offer the most amazing dining experience in the evening.
21 locals recommend
Flagship Cruises & Events
990 N Harbor DrThey have boat tours during the day in the San Diego Bay and offer the most amazing dining experience in the evening.
They have boat tours during the day in the San Diego Bay and offer the most amazing dining experience in the evening.
Harbor Cruise
They have boat tours during the day in the San Diego Bay and offer the most amazing dining experience in the evening.
High end moving Theatre with reclining seats, drink service available and dining.
68 locals recommend
THE LOT Liberty Station
2620 Truxtun RdHigh end moving Theatre with reclining seats, drink service available and dining.
Don't forget to catch a baseball game if it's baseball season! They also have great concerts and other events.
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdDon't forget to catch a baseball game if it's baseball season! They also have great concerts and other events.
Dame's Spa is great for a relaxing massage or facial. Schedule an appointment and then enjoy a nice beach stroll to and from your relaxing spa day!
D'ames Spa
800 Seacoast DrDame's Spa is great for a relaxing massage or facial. Schedule an appointment and then enjoy a nice beach stroll to and from your relaxing spa day!
Shopping
Surf Hut
710 Seacoast DrThe Surf Hut was recommended by a previous guest.
Bibbeys Shell Shop
903 Seacoast DrThis place a great for souvenirs.
Pretty Please
961 Orange AvenueCute boutique shop on Coronado Island.
fashion valley mall
7007 Friars RoadGreat shopping mall with several nice restaurants close by.
Great health food store for organic produce and healthy options. They have some great grab and go options as well.
26 locals recommend
Boney's Bayside Market
155 Orange AveGreat health food store for organic produce and healthy options. They have some great grab and go options as well.