A morning on Adams Avenue

Local tipGrab a cup and sit outside, the all-ages music venue next door and the baristas' post-punk playlist make this the loudest-quiet coffeehouse on Adams Ave.

8 min walk to the next stop

Local tipThe fresh-baked banana bread and other morning pastries are what keep locals coming back before they even get to the espresso.

5 min drive to the next stop

Local tipWalk up through the palm grove on the old trolley right-of-way for a tropical, surprisingly green pocket with views toward Mission Valley, just skip it after dark since there's no restroom.