At Bay Cities, order the signature Godmother, stacked with five Italian meats, and to get it with hot peppers and the works. For the hike, do the Temescal Canyon loop, and add the extension for Skull Rock. It's worth it.

Hondo Canyon is tranquil and secluded — just what you need after braving the hectic scene at Gjusta. There are plenty of options, but believe in the brisket banh mi. Take the Backbone Trail for a 10 mile out-and-back trek.

Here's the deal: order the lobster roll. Bring some tin-foil. Give it a nice wrap, and then head to Point Mugu. This trail begins with a punishing ascent and you deserve a reward after gaining 900 feet in the first 2/3 of a mile. Order in advance or be prepared to stand in line.

The black pastrami is the must-order at Brent's, although it pushes the limits of an appropriate hike sandwich. Bring some foil and head to the Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa. This one takes you around the Satwiwa Loop and on Old Boney Trail.

There are eight bagel sandwiches at Hank's that will scratch the itch, no matter what you choose. Despite its name, the popular Fryman Canyon loop begins in Wilacre Park and takes you through Coldwater Canyon Park.

Runyon Canyon gets a bad reputation for being more of a walk than a hike. Nonetheless, stop by Larchmont Village and pick up the Number 3. Then head to Runyon and relax at the top with your perfect soppressata and manchego sandwich.

Take this sandwich on a hike to Mt. Hollywood, or any other Griffith Park favorite. Both the beefy and juicy Whittier, and the squash-blossom-tempura-filled Saguaro are robust, bold and cohesive.

For a hike, opt for the Audie Cornish: ham, cornichon vinaigrette, honey butter and a shower of grated cheddar on a sturdy baguette. For the hike, take Beaudry Loop. On a crisp, overcast day, this easy-to-navigate loop provides a solid workout with sweeping mountain and urban views — including a killer perspective of downtown.

Dependable turkey gets a citrusy, peppery twist with a boost of yuzu kosho, thinly sliced lemons and a salad's worth of arugula at Jeff’s Table. The sandwich operation tucked inside a liquor store in Highland Park is less than a mile from Ernest E. Debs Regional Park, a hidden gem in Montecito Heights.

The sandwich — that’s what it’s called — at Roma Market is simple, unassuming and no fuss. Both the old-school market and the Sam Merrill Trailhead are on Lake Avenue, an eight-minute drive apart, making the sandwich a no-brainer for the 5½-mile trek to the historic ruins atop Echo Mountain — one of the greatest hikes in Southern California.