Amir's Guidebook

Amir
Amir's Guidebook

Food scene

Taco Tuesday and the Fish Tacos
225 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport Ave
225 locals recommend
Taco Tuesday and the Fish Tacos
Historic area with awesome sit down Mexican restaurants.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
1070 locals recommend
Historic area with awesome sit down Mexican restaurants.
Awesome breakfast/brunch spot - linger waits, but worth it.
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth Avenue
Awesome breakfast/brunch spot - linger waits, but worth it.
When in San Diego you cannot miss a good ol’ California Burrito! Grab one from this local spot.
21 locals recommend
Ortiz's Taco Shop
3704 Voltaire St
21 locals recommend
When in San Diego you cannot miss a good ol’ California Burrito! Grab one from this local spot.
Awesome brunch spot in La Jolla. Start your La Jolla day trip here. Grab brunch then wander around this beautiful paradise.
83 locals recommend
The Cottage La Jolla
7702 Fay Ave
83 locals recommend
Awesome brunch spot in La Jolla. Start your La Jolla day trip here. Grab brunch then wander around this beautiful paradise.
Finish a La Jolla day trip here with a spicy Thai dinner. Super reasonably priced and an absolutely delicious way to finish your day.
12 locals recommend
Spice & Rice Kitchen
7734 Girard Ave
12 locals recommend
Finish a La Jolla day trip here with a spicy Thai dinner. Super reasonably priced and an absolutely delicious way to finish your day.
This hidden gem has some of the best fish sandwiches around. Tucked away in a non-discript strip mall, this has been a local favorite for decades. Try the Sea or Calamari baggar- you cannot go wrong.
The Gourmet Bagger
3357 Rosecrans St
This hidden gem has some of the best fish sandwiches around. Tucked away in a non-discript strip mall, this has been a local favorite for decades. Try the Sea or Calamari baggar- you cannot go wrong.
Hands down the best empanadas in San Diego, if not Southern California. Liberty station is also a cool local spot - old converted and restored military barracks.
Paraná Empanadas Argentinas
2820 Historic Decatur Road
Hands down the best empanadas in San Diego, if not Southern California. Liberty station is also a cool local spot - old converted and restored military barracks.

Sightseeing

487 locals recommend
Coronado Island
487 locals recommend
One of my favorite places in the world. Grab burritos and head over around sunset to catch a calming and breathtaking view. Bring a light coat, could be a little chilly as the sun disappears.
Scripps Coastal Reserve
9400 La Jolla Farms Rd
One of my favorite places in the world. Grab burritos and head over around sunset to catch a calming and breathtaking view. Bring a light coat, could be a little chilly as the sun disappears.
Beautiful 360 views of San Diego
270 locals recommend
Soledad Mountain
270 locals recommend
Beautiful 360 views of San Diego

Coffee Shops

Great selection of Mexican and Arab inspired beverages! Try the Mayan Mocha for a spicy twist.
Kakawa Coffee
3655 Voltaire St
Great selection of Mexican and Arab inspired beverages! Try the Mayan Mocha for a spicy twist.
No Frills Coffee
29 locals recommend
OB beans Coffee Roasters
4879 Newport Ave
29 locals recommend
No Frills Coffee
Great coffee in a cool area. Grab a drink then head to the Marina for great views of Downtown and Coronado.
Portside Coffee and Gelato
2614 Shelter Island Drive
Great coffee in a cool area. Grab a drink then head to the Marina for great views of Downtown and Coronado.