Guidebook for La Mesa

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Guidebook for La Mesa

Food Scene

Just 5 minutes drive from home, in downtown La Mesa, this family friendly restaurant offers an incredibly expansive menu selection, over 8 kinds of fresh hot coffee flavors, and fresh juices and smoothies. Try the acai bowl (as for 1/2 order)! Great for breakfast and lunch. Some outdoor seating.
50 molta ag muintir na háite
Swami's Cafe
8284 La Mesa Boulevard
50 molta ag muintir na háite
Just 5 minutes drive from home, in downtown La Mesa, this family friendly restaurant offers an incredibly expansive menu selection, over 8 kinds of fresh hot coffee flavors, and fresh juices and smoothies. Try the acai bowl (as for 1/2 order)! Great for breakfast and lunch. Some outdoor seating.
Good family friendly coffee shop with strong (Café Moto) coffee and a small, but fresh and yummy food selection in the heart of downtown La Mesa. Outdoor seating only.
34 molta ag muintir na háite
Sheldon's Service Station
8401 La Mesa Blvd
34 molta ag muintir na háite
Good family friendly coffee shop with strong (Café Moto) coffee and a small, but fresh and yummy food selection in the heart of downtown La Mesa. Outdoor seating only.
Fun, family friendly Mexican restaurant that relocated from historic Old Town to La Mesa.
32 molta ag muintir na háite
Casa De Pico
5500 Grossmont Center Dr
32 molta ag muintir na háite
Fun, family friendly Mexican restaurant that relocated from historic Old Town to La Mesa.
Cool restaurant in downtown La Mesa with a great outdoor patio and kid friendly (there is a old school bus parked in courtyard where kids can play). A bit pricey, but you cannot go wrong with the hamburger and a 1/2 order of Brussel sprouts.
71 molta ag muintir na háite
BO-beau kitchen + garden
8384 La Mesa Blvd
71 molta ag muintir na háite
Cool restaurant in downtown La Mesa with a great outdoor patio and kid friendly (there is a old school bus parked in courtyard where kids can play). A bit pricey, but you cannot go wrong with the hamburger and a 1/2 order of Brussel sprouts.
Excellent new restaurant with great ambience and outdoor seating. The food is fresh and delicious - We highly recommend! Reservations also recommended.
71 molta ag muintir na háite
Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa Blvd
71 molta ag muintir na háite
Excellent new restaurant with great ambience and outdoor seating. The food is fresh and delicious - We highly recommend! Reservations also recommended.
Casual Mexican restaurant with more than 40 varieties of Mexican tortas (sandwiches), plus breakfast fare. Great little outdoor courtyard, and excellent food! One of our favorite family lunch spots.
10 molta ag muintir na háite
La Torta Cafe
8356 Allison Ave
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Casual Mexican restaurant with more than 40 varieties of Mexican tortas (sandwiches), plus breakfast fare. Great little outdoor courtyard, and excellent food! One of our favorite family lunch spots.
One our favorite happy hour spots right on the water with incredible views of Coronado and downtown. Family friendly, great cocktails and good food (love the burger and skirt steak salad).
130 molta ag muintir na háite
C Level Lounge
880 Harbor Island Dr
130 molta ag muintir na háite
One our favorite happy hour spots right on the water with incredible views of Coronado and downtown. Family friendly, great cocktails and good food (love the burger and skirt steak salad).
Casual dining with great food, and a family friendly outdoor dining space in downtown (approx. 20 minute drive from house). Our family loves eating lunch there on a warm Sunday afternoon...kids can play outdoor games, and adults can enjoy a beer and people watching.
145 molta ag muintir na háite
The Crack Shack - Little Italy
2266 Kettner Blvd
145 molta ag muintir na háite
Casual dining with great food, and a family friendly outdoor dining space in downtown (approx. 20 minute drive from house). Our family loves eating lunch there on a warm Sunday afternoon...kids can play outdoor games, and adults can enjoy a beer and people watching.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great family friendly local pub with good service, food and drink. Kids allowed in bar, and there is a good brunch on Sundays.
34 molta ag muintir na háite
The Hills Local Pub
8758 La Mesa Blvd
34 molta ag muintir na háite
Great family friendly local pub with good service, food and drink. Kids allowed in bar, and there is a good brunch on Sundays.
Outdoor tasting room with an industrial vibe featuring house-brewed craft beer & food trucks. Family friendly. Walking distance to Helix Brewing Co.
16 molta ag muintir na háite
Bolt Brewery
8179 Center St
16 molta ag muintir na háite
Outdoor tasting room with an industrial vibe featuring house-brewed craft beer & food trucks. Family friendly. Walking distance to Helix Brewing Co.
A small, family owned tasting room located in the heart of downtown La Mesa. Wine is decent, and its always fun to chat it up with locals. Family friendly.
7 molta ag muintir na háite
San Pasqual Winery Tasting Room & Gallery
8364 La Mesa Blvd
7 molta ag muintir na háite
A small, family owned tasting room located in the heart of downtown La Mesa. Wine is decent, and its always fun to chat it up with locals. Family friendly.
24 molta ag muintir na háite
Coin Haus
8361 Allison Ave
24 molta ag muintir na háite

Parks & Nature

Mt. Helix Park is only a 1 mile (uphill) hike from our home and has spectacular views, beautiful rock formations and an outdoor amphitheater.
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Mt. Helix Park
4901 Mt Helix Dr
92 molta ag muintir na háite
Mt. Helix Park is only a 1 mile (uphill) hike from our home and has spectacular views, beautiful rock formations and an outdoor amphitheater.
Cowles Mountain Trail is a 3 mile trail only a few miles drive away from our house. It is a moderately strenuous hike. The 1,593-foot summit is the highest point of the city of San Diego, and has great views from the top. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Kid friendly, but a tough hike for <4 years old.
314 molta ag muintir na háite
Cowles Mountain
Cowles Mountain
314 molta ag muintir na háite
Cowles Mountain Trail is a 3 mile trail only a few miles drive away from our house. It is a moderately strenuous hike. The 1,593-foot summit is the highest point of the city of San Diego, and has great views from the top. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Kid friendly, but a tough hike for <4 years old.
Easy, paved 3 mile (one way) trail around Lake Murray. Family, dog, bike, and scooter/skate friendly.
92 molta ag muintir na háite
Lake Murray Rest Area
5650 Kiowa Dr
92 molta ag muintir na háite
Easy, paved 3 mile (one way) trail around Lake Murray. Family, dog, bike, and scooter/skate friendly.
An easy two-mile stroll will enable you to see tide pools, a lighthouse and breathtaking view of downtown San Diego .. all with the kids in tow. The entrance fee is $5, and the park closes at 5 p.m. Don’t miss: Check the tide schedules and arrive in time to see the tide pools teeming with sea life at low tide.
502 molta ag muintir na háite
Ionad Cuairteoirí Chuimhneacháin Náisiúnta Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr
502 molta ag muintir na háite
An easy two-mile stroll will enable you to see tide pools, a lighthouse and breathtaking view of downtown San Diego .. all with the kids in tow. The entrance fee is $5, and the park closes at 5 p.m. Don’t miss: Check the tide schedules and arrive in time to see the tide pools teeming with sea life at low tide.
Some of the best views in San Diego can be seen from the easy trails here, along with caves and rocks for climbing. The lot charges a $15 parking fee, but you can find parking along the beach if you wait long enough. Great for kids. Approximately 35 minute drive from house.
1108 molta ag muintir na háite
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 molta ag muintir na háite
Some of the best views in San Diego can be seen from the easy trails here, along with caves and rocks for climbing. The lot charges a $15 parking fee, but you can find parking along the beach if you wait long enough. Great for kids. Approximately 35 minute drive from house.

Essentials

Membership required.
131 molta ag muintir na háite
Costco Wholesale
2345 Fenton Pkwy
131 molta ag muintir na háite
Membership required.
52 molta ag muintir na háite
Trader Joe's
5495 Grossmont Center Dr
52 molta ag muintir na háite
A neighborhood grocery stores that offers natural, organic & gluten-free items, including fresh produce, meats, health foods, vitamins, supplements & more.
55 molta ag muintir na háite
Sprouts Farmers Market
152 N 2nd St
55 molta ag muintir na háite
A neighborhood grocery stores that offers natural, organic & gluten-free items, including fresh produce, meats, health foods, vitamins, supplements & more.
Excellent local market / butcher shop to find fresh meats, seafood, house-made dips and large selection of craft beers. Don't miss their Poke!
15 molta ag muintir na háite
Valley Farm Market
9040 Campo Rd
15 molta ag muintir na háite
Excellent local market / butcher shop to find fresh meats, seafood, house-made dips and large selection of craft beers. Don't miss their Poke!
69 molta ag muintir na háite
Smart & Final Extra!
6235 El Cajon Blvd
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Walmart
170 Town Center Pkwy
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