KATIE G

"Be prepared to wait & be very cozy with your neighbor! Tiny place with fluffy hubcap-sized pancakes & awesome carne asada eggs. They somehow crank it all out from a single griddle behind the counter."

"Huge selection of mini bottles, and one of the only places we found Dr Pepper (Texans... we wither without it!)"

"Scenic and easy way to cross the bay from Coronado to Broadway Pier. $5/person one way, cheaper than a ride share and more fun if you enjoy boats."

"A cool spot in the otherwise-touristy Gaslamp Quarter. Recharge with a margarita (lots to choose from) and a Cali burrito. Mix & match tacos lets you sample several types if you're indecisive like me."

"Get up close views of seals & sea lions, but don't feed or harass these beautiful animals. They're resting!"

"Rent a funcat for $75-ish and spend an hour cruising around the marina. Relaxing way to soak up some sun and scenery."