Guidebook for La Mesa
Food Scene
Cozy and hip spot with amazing a unique and delicious menu.
71 locals recommend
Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa BlvdCozy and hip spot with amazing a unique and delicious menu.
Great independent coffee shop with good drinks and food.
28 locals recommend
Public Square Coffee House
8278 La Mesa BlvdGreat independent coffee shop with good drinks and food.
Outdoor coffee shop with great live music and the best brunch.
34 locals recommend
Sheldon's Service Station
8401 La Mesa BlvdOutdoor coffee shop with great live music and the best brunch.
A member of the well-known local Cohn Restaurant Group. Try the brussels sprouts!
71 locals recommend
BO-beau kitchen + garden
8384 La Mesa BlvdA member of the well-known local Cohn Restaurant Group. Try the brussels sprouts!
The best view of the San Diego skyline + the best upscale Mexican food. Recommendation: the coconut margarita!
105 locals recommend
Coasterra
880 Harbor Island DrThe best view of the San Diego skyline + the best upscale Mexican food. Recommendation: the coconut margarita!
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed bar with a great local craft beer selection and good burgers. Try the Bouffant Burger!
34 locals recommend
The Hills Local Pub
8758 La Mesa BlvdRelaxed bar with a great local craft beer selection and good burgers. Try the Bouffant Burger!
A country bar... in San Diego?! YES! Live bands, line dancing, and a great drinking bar. Get there early for the line dancing lesson.
48 locals recommend
Moonshine Flats
344 7th AveA country bar... in San Diego?! YES! Live bands, line dancing, and a great drinking bar. Get there early for the line dancing lesson.
Entertainment & Activities
Self-serve beer and wine and classic arcade games! Great for a group of people, including the little ones.
24 locals recommend
Coin Haus
8361 Allison AveSelf-serve beer and wine and classic arcade games! Great for a group of people, including the little ones.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld Famous! Need I say more?
Kroc Center Ice
6845 University AveCheck their website for open ice skating
Arts & Culture
Did you know Balboa Park is as big as Central Park? It has great museums, beautiful gardens, a live theater, an imax movie screen, and great restaurants. Try Panama 66 for craft beer, good food, and live music before you browse the museums.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Did you know Balboa Park is as big as Central Park? It has great museums, beautiful gardens, a live theater, an imax movie screen, and great restaurants. Try Panama 66 for craft beer, good food, and live music before you browse the museums.
Sightseeing
Iconic view of the San Diego skyline from Coronado Island. Take the ferry from downtown SD, or drive over the bridge.
102 locals recommend
Coronado Ferry Landing Park
1201 1st StIconic view of the San Diego skyline from Coronado Island. Take the ferry from downtown SD, or drive over the bridge.
An old mining town turned apple orchard mecca. Tour the old mine, shop the main street, and be sure to have some apple pie!
245 locals recommend
Julian
An old mining town turned apple orchard mecca. Tour the old mine, shop the main street, and be sure to have some apple pie!
Rent a bike or walk up and down the board walk. It takes you from North Pacific beach all the way down to Belmont Amusement Park in Mission Beach. Ride one of the only oceanfront roller coasters!
58 locals recommend
Pacific Beach Pier
Crystal PierRent a bike or walk up and down the board walk. It takes you from North Pacific beach all the way down to Belmont Amusement Park in Mission Beach. Ride one of the only oceanfront roller coasters!
Shopping
Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrNewly expanded, it rivals any L.A. mall! For the serious shopper.
Target
3030 Grape StreetIt's so close! Perhaps a little TOO close...