Best Places to Visit in Santee; Readers Sound Off

SANTEE, CA.--Now that Starbucks is being sued for allegedly underfilling their lattes, you’re probably going to need another go-to spot to take your mother-in-law when she comes to town for the holidays.

Luckily, Santee has plenty of top-notch local options to fill the foamy gap that Starbucks left behind, and coffee’s not your only choice.

With the first day of spring already behind us, the perfect outdoor patio or park could be the ideal location to dazzle your old college roommate and her kids.

Or maybe your brother can’t get enough March Madness and you want to grab a beer at the best sports bar in town.

Whichever way you choose to show your guests a good time, your neighbors have you covered.

We asked Patch readers about their favorite spots in Santee to take visitors. Here’s how to ensure a repeat stay:

• "Santee Lakes Mission Trails - Omelette Factory for breakfast"

• "The Best Western Santee Lodge on Woodside!"

• "Santee Lakes, Walker Preserve Trail, Mission Trails to hike, Omelette Factory"

• "Our house for BBQ and swimming!"

• "Domo's Sushi and Penguin's Yogurt"

• "The Airport!"

• "Mission Trails and Pacific Islander"

• "Phil's BBQ"

• "Panda Country"

• "Off Broadway Live! (After dinner at a restaurant like Phil's, Marieta's, Sab E Lee, etc.)"

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