Guidebook for La Mesa
Food Scene
Great atmosphere and food. Walking distance from the Spanish Apartment.
71 locals recommend
Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa BlvdGreat atmosphere and food. Walking distance from the Spanish Apartment.
Johnny B's Burgers, Brew & Spirits
8393 La Mesa BlvdGreat cheeseburgers, friendly bar.
Always packed, all dining on outdoor patio, foo foo food.
34 locals recommend
Sheldon's Service Station
8401 La Mesa BlvdAlways packed, all dining on outdoor patio, foo foo food.
Romantic spot walking distance from the Spanish Apartment. Good pasta.
16 locals recommend
Tiramisu Trattoria
8273 La Mesa BlvdRomantic spot walking distance from the Spanish Apartment. Good pasta.
Outstanding sushi and hip atmosphere. 5 minute drive from Spanish Apartment.
14 locals recommend
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill
8555 Fletcher PkwyOutstanding sushi and hip atmosphere. 5 minute drive from Spanish Apartment.
Awesome, authentic Italian food, great service and ambiance. 5 minute drive from the Spanish Apartment.
9 locals recommend
Antica Trattoria
5654 Lake Murray BlvdAwesome, authentic Italian food, great service and ambiance. 5 minute drive from the Spanish Apartment.
Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant
8425 La Mesa BlvdFantastic Mexican food. 3-4 minute walk from the Spanish Apartment.
Parks & Nature
Lovely, flat walk around the lake. 6 minute drive from the Spanish Apartment.
92 locals recommend
Lake Murray Rest Area
5650 Kiowa DrLovely, flat walk around the lake. 6 minute drive from the Spanish Apartment.
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainChallenging, kick-butt mountain hike.
Stunning, like from another century. Unbelievable views. 5 minutes from the Spanish Apartment.
92 locals recommend
Mt. Helix Park
4901 Mt Helix DrStunning, like from another century. Unbelievable views. 5 minutes from the Spanish Apartment.
Everything Else
Mall, food court, tons of restaurants and movie theater. 5 minutes from the Spanish Apartment.
9 locals recommend
Grossmont Center Drive
Grossmont Center DriveMall, food court, tons of restaurants and movie theater. 5 minutes from the Spanish Apartment.
Getting Around
Trolley is a 10-minute walk from the Spanish Apartment and takes you directly to Downtown San Diego without changing trolleys.
11 locals recommend
Spring Street Station
Trolley is a 10-minute walk from the Spanish Apartment and takes you directly to Downtown San Diego without changing trolleys.