city in San Diego County, California, United States
La Mesa is a city in San Diego County in Southern California.
Get in
editThe local San Diego Trolley light rail system serves La Mesa with two lines: the Orange Line travels through much of La Mesa, heading south through Lemon Grove and on to Downtown San Diego. The Green Line travels through the northern part of La Mesa, going west past SDSU and through Mission Valley to San Diego's Old Town and Downtown. La Mesa has four trolley stations: Spring Street (Orange Line only), La Mesa Blvd (Orange Line only), Grossmont Transit Center (Orange and Green Lines) and Amaya Drive (Orange and Green Lines).
Get around
editSee
edit- Mt. Helix Park, 4901 Mt Helix Dr, hilltop park affording 360° views including mountains and ocean and sunrise and sunset. Daily 5:30AM-7PM, free.
Do
edit- Christmas in the Village
- Walkway of the Stars
- Antique in the Street
Buy
edit- Grossmont Center.
- La Mesa Antiques Mall.
- Recreational Vehicles. La Mesa has a number of new and used RV dealers.
Eat
edit- 1 The Lunch Box Cafe & Deli, 8751 La Mesa Blvd, ☏ +1 619 463-4013.
- 2 The Trolley Stop Deli, 8150 La Mesa Blvd, ☏ +1 619 697-3354.
- 3 BMH Italian, 7670 El Cajon Blvd, ☏ +1 619-698-6333.
- 4 Claim Jumpers, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, ☏ +1 619 469-3927.
Drink
editSleep
edit- Best Western Plus La Mesa San Diego, 9550 Murray Dr, ☏ +1 619 466-0200.
- Holiday Inn Express La Mesa, 8000 Parkway Dr, ☏ +1 619 698-7747.
- Motel 6 San Diego - La Mesa, 7621 Alvarado Rd, ☏ +1 619 464-7151, fax: +1 619 466-3859.