diff --git a/server.js b/server.js
index 5de8857..b81449d 100644
--- a/server.js
+++ b/server.js
@@ -46,6 +46,15 @@ function broadcast(payload) {
   });
 }
 
+// ── Category meta (shared with frontend for map colors) ────────
+const CATEGORY_META = {
+  hotel:     { emoji: '🏨', color: '#3b82f6' },
+  golf:      { emoji: '⛳', color: '#22c55e' },
+  nightlife: { emoji: '🎧', color: '#a855f7' },
+  excursion: { emoji: '🚤', color: '#06b6d4' },
+  itinerary: { emoji: '🗺️', color: '#fbbf24' },
+};
+
 // ── Seed data ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
 function buildSeedData() {
@@ -60,31 +69,178 @@ function buildSeedData() {
     ],
     options: [
       // Hotels
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'hotel', name: 'Grand Fiesta Americana', desc: 'Premium all-inclusive · Golf packages · 5⭐ · ~$223/night', url: 'https://www.fiestamericana.com/en/hotels/grand-fiesta-americana-los-cabos', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'hotel', name: 'Hotel Riu Palace', desc: 'High-energy beachfront · 5⭐ · ~$250/night', url: 'https://www.riu.com/en/hotel/los-cabos/hotel-riu-palace-cabo-san-lucas/', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'hotel', name: 'Marquis Los Cabos', desc: 'Luxury adults-only · Infinity pool · ~$300/night', url: 'https://www.marquisloscabos.com', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'hotel', name: 'Pueblo Bonito Pacifica', desc: 'Exclusive Quivira Golf Club access · Adults-only · ~$280/night', url: 'https://www.pueblobonito.com/pacifica', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'hotel', name: 'ME Cabo', desc: 'Adults-only · Buzzing beach club · ~$200/night', url: 'https://www.mecabo.com', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'hotel', name: 'Hacienda Encantada', desc: 'Condo-feel all-inclusive · 2BR Suites · ~$180/night', url: 'https://www.haciendaencantada.com', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'hotel',
+        name: 'Grand Fiesta Americana', categoryColor: '#3b82f6',
+        desc: 'Premium all-inclusive · Golf packages · 5⭐ · ~$223/night',
+        url: 'https://www.fiestamericana.com/en/hotels/grand-fiesta-americana-los-cabos',
+        lat: 23.0949, lng: -109.7067,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'hotel',
+        name: 'Hotel Riu Palace', categoryColor: '#3b82f6',
+        desc: 'High-energy beachfront · 5⭐ · ~$250/night',
+        url: 'https://www.riu.com/en/hotel/los-cabos/hotel-riu-palace-cabo-san-lucas/',
+        lat: 23.0731, lng: -109.6987,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'hotel',
+        name: 'Marquis Los Cabos', categoryColor: '#3b82f6',
+        desc: 'Luxury adults-only · Infinity pool · ~$300/night',
+        url: 'https://www.marquisloscabos.com',
+        lat: 23.0567, lng: -109.6934,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'hotel',
+        name: 'Pueblo Bonito Pacifica', categoryColor: '#3b82f6',
+        desc: 'Exclusive Quivira Golf Club access · Adults-only · ~$280/night',
+        url: 'https://www.pueblobonito.com/pacifica',
+        lat: 23.0489, lng: -109.6889,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'hotel',
+        name: 'ME Cabo', categoryColor: '#3b82f6',
+        desc: 'Adults-only · Buzzing beach club · ~$200/night',
+        url: 'https://www.mecabo.com',
+        lat: 23.0667, lng: -109.6967,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'hotel',
+        name: 'Hacienda Encantada', categoryColor: '#3b82f6',
+        desc: 'Condo-feel all-inclusive · 2BR Suites · ~$180/night',
+        url: 'https://www.haciendaencantada.com',
+        lat: 23.0289, lng: -109.6789,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
       // Golf
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'golf', name: 'Quivira Golf Club', desc: 'Jack Nicklaus signature · Ocean views · $250/round', url: 'https://quiviraloscabos.com', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'golf', name: 'Cabo Del Sol Golf', desc: 'Desert-ocean layout · 18 holes · $180/round', url: 'https://www.cabodelsol.com/golf', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'golf', name: 'Solmar Golf Links', desc: 'Seaside championship course · $160/round', url: 'https://www.solmargolflinks.com', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'golf',
+        name: 'Quivira Golf Club', categoryColor: '#22c55e',
+        desc: 'Jack Nicklaus signature · Ocean views · $250/round',
+        url: 'https://quiviraloscabos.com',
+        lat: 23.0344, lng: -109.6834,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'golf',
+        name: 'Cabo Del Sol Golf', categoryColor: '#22c55e',
+        desc: 'Desert-ocean layout · 18 holes · $180/round',
+        url: 'https://www.cabodelsol.com/golf',
+        lat: 23.0567, lng: -109.6934,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'golf',
+        name: 'Solmar Golf Links', categoryColor: '#22c55e',
+        desc: 'Seaside championship course · $160/round',
+        url: 'https://www.solmargolflinks.com',
+        lat: 23.0611, lng: -109.6978,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
       // Nightlife
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'nightlife', name: 'El Squid Roe', desc: '3 floors · $40–50 cover · Open til 4am', url: 'https://www.elsquidroe.com', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'nightlife', name: 'Mandala Nightclub', desc: 'VIP tables · $50 cover · High-energy', url: 'https://www.mandalacabo.com', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'nightlife', name: 'Cabo Wabo Cantina', desc: "Sammy Hagar's · Live music · $30 cover", url: 'https://www.cabowabocantina.com', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'nightlife', name: 'Crush Nightspot', desc: 'Upscale lounge · Craft cocktails · ~$30 cover', url: 'https://www.crushcabo.com', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'nightlife',
+        name: 'El Squid Roe', categoryColor: '#a855f7',
+        desc: '3 floors · $40–50 cover · Open til 4am',
+        url: 'https://www.elsquidroe.com',
+        lat: 23.0694, lng: -109.6994,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'nightlife',
+        name: 'Mandala Nightclub', categoryColor: '#a855f7',
+        desc: 'VIP tables · $50 cover · High-energy',
+        url: 'https://www.mandalacabo.com',
+        lat: 23.0700, lng: -109.7000,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'nightlife',
+        name: 'Cabo Wabo Cantina', categoryColor: '#a855f7',
+        desc: "Sammy Hagar's · Live music · $30 cover",
+        url: 'https://www.cabowabocantina.com',
+        lat: 23.0692, lng: -109.6992,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'nightlife',
+        name: 'Crush Nightspot', categoryColor: '#a855f7',
+        desc: 'Upscale lounge · Craft cocktails · ~$30 cover',
+        url: 'https://www.crushcabo.com',
+        lat: 23.0706, lng: -109.7006,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
       // Excursions
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'excursion', name: 'Private Yacht to The Arch', desc: 'Quivira Yacht Club · $250/person · 2hr', url: 'https://www.viator.com/tours/Los-Cabos/Private-Luxury-Yacht-Charter/d637-11242P30', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'excursion', name: 'Wild Canyon Adventure', desc: 'Zipline · Bungee jump · $80/person', url: 'https://www.viator.com/tours/Los-Cabos/Wild-Canyon-Adventure/d637-11166P4', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'excursion', name: 'ATV Desert Adventure', desc: 'Cerro de la Zanta · $100/person · 3hr', url: 'https://www.viator.com/tours/Los-Cabos/ATV-Desert-Adventure-from-Cabo-San-Lucas/d637-11166P1', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'excursion', name: 'Sunset Sail Cruise', desc: 'Medano Beach departure · $80/person · 2hr', url: 'https://www.viator.com/tours/Los-Cabos/Sunset-Sail-Cruise-from-Cabo-San-Lucas/d637-11166P6', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'excursion', name: 'Cabo Shark Dive', desc: 'Cage-free shark encounter · $150/person', url: 'https://www.viator.com/tours/Los-Cabos/Cabo-Shark-Dive/d637-11166P8', addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [] },
-      // Itineraries
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'itinerary', name: 'Plan A — Multi-Activity Action', desc: 'ATV · VIP Cabana · Quivira Golf · Yacht · $1,870–$1,920/person', url: null, addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [], details: ['Quivira Golf $250', 'Private Yacht $250', 'ATV $100', 'VIP Cabanas $80', 'Nightlife $45', 'Transfers $30', 'Hotel 5 nights ~$1,115'] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'itinerary', name: 'Plan B — Flexible Drop-In', desc: 'Staggered arrivals · Mix & match · $1,577–$1,870/person', url: null, addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [], details: ['ME Cabo 4 nights ~$1,000', 'Beach clubs $20–30/day', 'Flexible dining $200', 'Nightlife $40–60', 'Sunset cruise $80', 'Transfers $30'] },
-      { id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'itinerary', name: 'Plan C — Budget Golf Bundle', desc: 'Grand Fiesta Americana + Golf PKG · ~$1,600/person', url: null, addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [], details: ['GFA golf package 5 nights ~$900', 'Quivira + Cabo Del Sol $150', 'Office Beach Club $25', 'Mandala $50', 'Transfers $25'] },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'excursion',
+        name: 'Private Yacht to The Arch', categoryColor: '#06b6d4',
+        desc: 'Quivira Yacht Club · $250/person · 2hr',
+        url: 'https://www.viator.com/tours/Los-Cabos/Private-Luxury-Yacht-Charter/d637-11242P30',
+        lat: 23.0467, lng: -109.6844,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'excursion',
+        name: 'Wild Canyon Adventure', categoryColor: '#06b6d4',
+        desc: 'Zipline · Bungee jump · $80/person',
+        url: 'https://www.viator.com/tours/Los-Cabos/Wild-Canyon-Adventure/d637-11166P4',
+        lat: 22.9989, lng: -109.6589,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'excursion',
+        name: 'ATV Desert Adventure', categoryColor: '#06b6d4',
+        desc: 'Cerro de la Zanta · $100/person · 3hr',
+        url: 'https://www.viator.com/tours/Los-Cabos/ATV-Desert-Adventure-from-Cabo-San-Lucas/d637-11166P1',
+        lat: 23.0289, lng: -109.6689,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'excursion',
+        name: 'Sunset Sail Cruise', categoryColor: '#06b6d4',
+        desc: 'Medano Beach departure · $80/person · 2hr',
+        url: 'https://www.viator.com/tours/Los-Cabos/Sunset-Sail-Cruise-from-Cabo-San-Lucas/d637-11166P6',
+        lat: 23.0634, lng: -109.6978,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'excursion',
+        name: 'Cabo Shark Dive', categoryColor: '#06b6d4',
+        desc: 'Cage-free shark encounter · $150/person',
+        url: 'https://www.viator.com/tours/Los-Cabos/Cabo-Shark-Dive/d637-11166P8',
+        lat: 23.0450, lng: -109.6870,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: []
+      },
+      // Itineraries (no specific coords — shown as route in sidebar)
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'itinerary',
+        name: 'Plan A — Multi-Activity Action', categoryColor: '#fbbf24',
+        desc: 'ATV · VIP Cabana · Quivira Golf · Yacht · $1,870–$1,920/person',
+        url: null, lat: 23.0650, lng: -109.6980,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [],
+        details: ['Quivira Golf $250', 'Private Yacht $250', 'ATV $100', 'VIP Cabanas $80', 'Nightlife $45', 'Transfers $30', 'Hotel 5 nights ~$1,115']
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'itinerary',
+        name: 'Plan B — Flexible Drop-In', categoryColor: '#fbbf24',
+        desc: 'Staggered arrivals · Mix & match · $1,577–$1,870/person',
+        url: null, lat: 23.0667, lng: -109.6967,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [],
+        details: ['ME Cabo 4 nights ~$1,000', 'Beach clubs $20–30/day', 'Flexible dining $200', 'Nightlife $40–60', 'Sunset cruise $80', 'Transfers $30']
+      },
+      {
+        id: uuidv4(), categoryId: 'itinerary',
+        name: 'Plan C — Budget Golf Bundle', categoryColor: '#fbbf24',
+        desc: 'Grand Fiesta Americana + Golf PKG · ~$1,600/person',
+        url: null, lat: 23.0949, lng: -109.7067,
+        addedBy: 'system', approved: true, votes: [],
+        details: ['GFA golf package 5 nights ~$900', 'Quivira + Cabo Del Sol $150', 'Office Beach Club $25', 'Mandala $50', 'Transfers $25']
+      },
     ],
     voters: [],
     pollsOpen: true,
@@ -95,12 +251,10 @@ let data = loadData();
 
 // ── API Routes ───────────────────────────────────────────────
 
-// Get all categories
 app.get('/api/categories', (req, res) => {
   res.json(data.categories);
 });
 
-// Get options (optionally filter by category)
 app.get('/api/options', (req, res) => {
   const { category, includeUnapproved } = req.query;
   let options = data.options;
@@ -109,7 +263,6 @@ app.get('/api/options', (req, res) => {
   res.json(options);
 });
 
-// Get results summary (votes per option, grouped by category)
 app.get('/api/results', (req, res) => {
   const results = data.categories.map(cat => ({
     ...cat,
@@ -120,7 +273,6 @@ app.get('/api/results', (req, res) => {
   res.json({ pollsOpen: data.pollsOpen, results, totalVoters: data.voters.length });
 });
 
-// Vote for an option (one vote per person per category — replaces previous vote)
 app.post('/api/vote', (req, res) => {
   const { optionId, voterName } = req.body;
   if (!voterName || !optionId) return res.status(400).json({ error: 'Missing fields' });
@@ -129,16 +281,13 @@ app.post('/api/vote', (req, res) => {
   const option = data.options.find(o => o.id === optionId);
   if (!option || !option.approved) return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Option not found' });
 
-  // Remove existing vote by this voter in the same category
   const prevVote = data.options.find(o => o.votes.some(v => v.name === voterName) && o.categoryId === option.categoryId);
   if (prevVote) {
     prevVote.votes = prevVote.votes.filter(v => v.name !== voterName);
   }
 
-  // Add new vote
   option.votes.push({ name: voterName, timestamp: Date.now() });
 
-  // Track voter
   if (!data.voters.find(v => v.name === voterName)) {
     data.voters.push({ name: voterName, joinedAt: Date.now() });
   }
@@ -148,7 +297,6 @@ app.post('/api/vote', (req, res) => {
   res.json({ success: true, voteCount: option.votes.length });
 });
 
-// Remove vote
 app.delete('/api/vote/:optionId', (req, res) => {
   const { voterName } = req.body;
   const option = data.options.find(o => o.id === req.params.optionId);
@@ -159,9 +307,8 @@ app.delete('/api/vote/:optionId', (req, res) => {
   res.json({ success: true });
 });
 
-// Add a new option
 app.post('/api/options', (req, res) => {
-  const { categoryId, name, desc, url, voterName } = req.body;
+  const { categoryId, name, desc, url, voterName, lat, lng } = req.body;
   if (!categoryId || !name || !voterName) return res.status(400).json({ error: 'Missing required fields' });
 
   const category = data.categories.find(c => c.id === categoryId);
@@ -173,10 +320,13 @@ app.post('/api/options', (req, res) => {
     name: name.trim(),
     desc: (desc || '').trim(),
     url: url ? url.trim() : null,
+    lat: lat || null,
+    lng: lng || null,
     addedBy: voterName,
-    approved: false, // needs approval
+    approved: false,
     votes: [],
     details: [],
+    categoryColor: CATEGORY_META[categoryId]?.color || '#888',
   };
 
   data.options.push(newOption);
@@ -185,7 +335,6 @@ app.post('/api/options', (req, res) => {
   res.json({ success: true, option: newOption });
 });
 
-// Approve a pending option
 app.post('/api/options/:id/approve', (req, res) => {
   const option = data.options.find(o => o.id === req.params.id);
   if (!option) return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Not found' });
@@ -195,7 +344,6 @@ app.post('/api/options/:id/approve', (req, res) => {
   res.json({ success: true });
 });
 
-// Delete an option
 app.delete('/api/options/:id', (req, res) => {
   const idx = data.options.findIndex(o => o.id === req.params.id);
   if (idx === -1) return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Not found' });
@@ -205,18 +353,6 @@ app.delete('/api/options/:id', (req, res) => {
   res.json({ success: true });
 });
 
-// Remove vote from an option
-app.delete('/api/vote/:optionId', (req, res) => {
-  const { voterName } = req.body;
-  const option = data.options.find(o => o.id === req.params.id);
-  if (!option) return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Not found' });
-  option.votes = option.votes.filter(v => v.name !== voterName);
-  saveData(data);
-  broadcast({ type: 'vote_update', results: data.options.filter(o => o.approved).map(o => ({ id: o.id, votes: o.votes.length })) });
-  res.json({ success: true });
-});
-
-// Toggle polls open/closed
 app.post('/api/polls', (req, res) => {
   data.pollsOpen = req.body.open !== undefined ? req.body.open : !data.pollsOpen;
   saveData(data);
@@ -227,7 +363,6 @@ app.post('/api/polls', (req, res) => {
 // ── WebSocket ────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
 wss.on('connection', (ws) => {
-  // Send current state to new client
   ws.send(JSON.stringify({
     type: 'init',
     pollsOpen: data.pollsOpen,
@@ -257,7 +392,7 @@ wss.on('connection', (ws) => {
         saveData(data);
         broadcast({ type: 'vote_update', results: data.options.filter(o => o.approved).map(o => ({ id: o.id, votes: o.votes.length, voters: o.votes.map(v => v.name) })) });
       } else if (msg.type === 'add_option') {
-        const { categoryId, name, desc, url, voterName } = msg;
+        const { categoryId, name, desc, url, voterName, lat, lng } = msg;
         if (!categoryId || !name || !voterName) return;
         const newOption = {
           id: uuidv4(),
@@ -265,10 +400,13 @@ wss.on('connection', (ws) => {
           name: name.trim(),
           desc: (desc || '').trim(),
           url: url ? url.trim() : null,
+          lat: lat || null,
+          lng: lng || null,
           addedBy: voterName,
           approved: true,
           votes: [],
           details: [],
+          categoryColor: CATEGORY_META[categoryId]?.color || '#888',
         };
         data.options.push(newOption);
         saveData(data);