SAN DIEGO -- Protesters lined both sides of the street along Harbor Drive Friday hoping their message reaches Washington, D.C.

The group gathered to protest higher taxes, the handling of the current economic crisis and government spending.

"They keep borrowing, borrowing and borrowing," said one protester.

The group, in particular, raised concern over the nearly $800 billion stimulus package.

One protestor described the package as "'Doo doo' economics … trying to raise taxes in a recession."

Last week, President Barack Obama said the government is the only institution that could help in this crisis.

"With the private sector so weakened by this recession, the fed government is the only entity left with the resources to jolt our economy back to life," said Obama.

Friday's event along Harbor Drive was dubbed "The San Diego Tea Party," and was organized as part of the nationwide Chicago Tea Party.

The group is urging Congress to repeal irresponsible spending bills – or voters will retire lawmakers at the ballot box next year.

"I think we do need to do something to help people who are suffering, but this plan is not it. We need to put money in the hands of small business owners; they are people who are going to invest in the economy," said one protester.

Not everyone agreed with the rally, like Mary Eichler, a visitor from Chicago.

"I'm an Obama supporter. I do believe he's bringing change. Nobody has the answer but he does have some bright minds on his side," said Eichler.

Protesters said if the Obama administration doesn't change its ways it won't be hundreds lining the streets next time -- it could be tens of thousands.

"We're going to scream loud enough for them to hear us all the way in Washington. Mr. Obama, stay out of our pockets," said one protester.