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Casa Gabriela
Casa Gabriela serves Mexican food in La Mesa Village, pairing traditional recipes with a modern presentation under Chef Gabriela Lopez. The menu includes seafood and vegetarian choices alongside tacos, empanadas, and…
Tea room
The AubreyRose Tea Room
The AubreyRose Tea Room is an English-style afternoon tea room located in La Mesa, California, specializing in petite treats and gifts. It is a suitable venue for various events such as wedding and baby shower events,…
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Hearth House
Hearth House, on Jackson Drive in La Mesa, California, serves as a neighborhood bar. The bar features craft cocktails and cold drafts. Daily happy hour brings half-off drinks and games, while events like karaoke,…
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Nonno's Ristorante Italiano
At Nonno’s Ristorante Italiano in La Mesa, the focus is on traditional Italian cooking. The restaurant is family-owned.
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Antica Trattoria
Antica Trattoria is an Italian restaurant and wine bar in La Mesa. Its menu features homemade pasta and dishes such as arancini, mussels, and bruschetta, while guests can dine in or order takeout. The restaurant also…
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Pietro's Cucina Italiana
Pietro’s Cucina Italiana serves dishes inspired mainly by Naples, with some Northern Italian selections. Its website traces that approach to southern Italy and the island of Ischia, where founder Pietro Di Meglio was…
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Casa De Pico
Casa De Pico is a restaurant on Grossmont Center Drive.
Sushi restaurant
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill, in La Mesa, California, operates at 8555 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 106. This sushi restaurant serves sushi, sashimi, and Japanese fusion cuisine. The menu includes starters like Baked Dynamites,…
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Smokey and The Brisket BBQ
Smokey and The Brisket BBQ is a restaurant on Lake Murray Boulevard.
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Deano's Pub
Deano's Pub in La Mesa provides a space for people to enjoy drinks and live music, with events that showcase local music talent. Live music events are hosted on Friday and Saturday evenings, featuring different bands…
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Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
The Riviera Supper Club is located at 7777 University Ave in La Mesa, CA, and offers fine dining, entertainment, and events. The restaurant has a menu that includes a variety of dishes, such as salads, soups, steaks,…
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Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant
Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant is a restaurant on La Mesa Boulevard.
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Act II
The historic Wolf Building, home to Act II in La Mesa, has a significant place in the city's early movie history, having been home to the American Film Manufacturing Company, known as the 'Flying A' movie studio, in…
Boutique
Sara's Selections Boutique
Sara's Selections Boutique is a boutique on La Mesa Boulevard.
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Diamonds Forever
Diamonds Forever is a women-owned and operated small business based in La Mesa, San Diego, specializing in custom engagement rings, wedding bands, heirloom redesigns, and fine jewelry. The business is rooted in…
Jewelry shop
You Jewelers & Boutique
You Jewelers & Boutique is a jewelry store located in La Mesa, California. The store offers various services, including custom jewelry design and fabrication, jewelry and watch repair, and buying and selling of gold,…
Jewelry shop
Jewelry Loft
Jewelry Loft is a jewelry shop located in La Mesa, California, offering a great selection of fine jewelry and watches. The business provides in-depth consultations to help customers make personal and precious decisions…
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Pierre's Jewelers
Pierre's Jewelers is a custom jeweler located in La Mesa, California, offering a range of services including appraisals, repairs, and custom jewelry design. They specialize in creating one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces,…
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J. Dery Jewelers
J. Dery Jewelers is a jewelry shop on Baltimore Drive.
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Royalty R jewelers
Royalty R jewelers is a jewelry shop on La Mesa Boulevard.
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Consignment shop
The Consignment Shack
The Consignment Shack operates at 7835 El Cajon Blvd in La Mesa, providing consignment services where items are sold on behalf of their owners. This service allows individuals to sell their items through the shop.…
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Bohemian House Vintage
Bohemian House Vintage is a shop on La Mesa Boulevard.
Bookstore
Maxwell's House of Books
Maxwell's House of Books serves San Diego bibliophiles with a broad assortment of ever-changing inventory at low prices, including a large children's section for readers of every age and level, in La Mesa, California.…
Record store
Re-Animated Records
Re-Animated Records is a record store on La Mesa Boulevard.
Bookstore
The Book Place
The Book Place is a bookstore on Lake Murray Boulevard.
Thrift shop
Twice Treasured Thrift Store
Twice Treasured Thrift Store is a thrift shop on Center Drive.
Thrift shop
Thrift Korral
Thrift Korral is a thrift shop on La Mesa Boulevard.
Thrift shop
La Mesa Thrift Shop
La Mesa Thrift Shop is a thrift shop on Lemon Avenue.
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Small Batch
Small Batch is a retail shop focused on handmade products from local and independent brands, with candles, home fragrances and stationery among its categories. The shop is dog friendly.
Ceramics studio
Get Centered Clay Studio
Get Centered Clay Studio is a ceramics studio on Case Street.
History museum
McKinney House Museum
McKinney House Museum is a history museum on University Avenue.
Railway museum
La Mesa Depot Museum
La Mesa's oldest building has been restored to its original condition and now serves as the La Mesa Depot Museum, showcasing the region's railroad history as part of the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association, a…
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Community theater
Lamplighters Community Theatre
Lamplighters Community Theatre is located in La Mesa, California, and has been providing quality live theatre to the community since 1937. The theatre produces six season productions a year, as well as special events…
Automotive repair
Raul's Automotive
Raul's Automotive is located at 7159 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942, and provides a range of automotive services. The business offers auto diagnostics and repair, including oil changes, AC checks, brake checks, tire…
Car window tinting
San Diego Tint
San Diego Tint is a window tinting and vehicle protection shop located in La Mesa, California. The shop uses top-tier films from Solar Gard, Global, Rayno, and Madico, and every film comes with a nationwide…
Automotive repair
John's Automotive Care La Mesa
John's Automotive Care La Mesa is a locally-owned auto repair center in La Mesa, California. The business provides auto repair, truck repair, and vehicle maintenance services. The company offers a range of services,…
It service and computer repair
4N6XPRT Systems
4N6XPRT Systems is a business located in La Mesa, California, that provides accident reconstruction software and investigation software programs. These programs provide users with access to a wide range of data,…
Laundromat
Freshly Folded
Freshly Folded is a family-owned business located in La Mesa, California. The company provides laundry services to households and businesses across San Diego County. The business offers various services, including wash…
Pet groomer
Doggie Dos
Doggie Do's is a local business in La Mesa, California, serving the community with dog grooming and daycare services. The business offers a variety of grooming services, including bathing, hair cutting, nail trimming,…
Automotive repair
Summit Automotive
Summit Automotive is a full-service automotive repair shop located in La Mesa, California. Summit Automotive offers a wide range of services, including transmission services, drivetrain services, and maintenance…
It service and computer repair
Noble Technology Group
The company specializes in compliance-driven IT solutions, protecting businesses in finance, legal, manufacturing, and healthcare. They offer services such as managed IT services, cloud services, data backup and…
Pet boarding
Cape-Able Canines
Cape-Able Canines is a full service dog training, doggy day care and luxury dog boarding facility located in La Mesa, California. The facility serves the greater San Diego and East County areas. The business offers…
Party equipment rental
San Diego Jumper Rental
San Diego Jumper Rental is a business located in La Mesa, California, providing party equipment rentals for various events such as birthdays, weddings, and carnivals. The company offers a wide range of products,…
Emissions inspection
Speedy Smog
Speedy Smog is a test-only smog testing station located in La Mesa, serving La Mesa, El Cajon, and San Diego county. The station offers smog check services for vehicles of any fuel type, including diesel and gross…
Automotive repair
Euro Auto Tech & Smog
Euro Auto Tech & Smog is a family-owned and operated business located in La Mesa, California, specializing in European vehicle maintenance and repair. The company uses advanced diagnostics and manufacturer-specific…
Pet groomer
Easy Breezy Pet Groom & Grub
Easy Breezy Pet Groom & Grub is a locally owned specialty pet supply store and grooming salon located at 5345 Timken St, La Mesa, CA 91942. The business is dedicated to carrying natural and holistic products for both…
Party and event planning
JoyBabe Studio
JoyBabe Studio is a parenthood studio located in La Mesa, California, offering classes, movement, play space, and community for families in the early years of parenthood. The studio provides a space for parents and…
Automotive repair
Tony Beck's Repair Shop
Tony Beck's Repair Shop is an auto repair shop located in La Mesa, California, at 8838 La Mesa Blvd. The shop provides various services, including oil changes, car maintenance, batteries, and brake repair. The shop…
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History museum
McKinney House Museum
McKinney House Museum is a history museum on University Avenue.
Railway museum
La Mesa Depot Museum
La Mesa's oldest building has been restored to its original condition and now serves as the La Mesa Depot Museum, showcasing the region's railroad history as part of the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum Association, a…
Public library
Community theater
Lamplighters Community Theatre
Lamplighters Community Theatre is located in La Mesa, California, and has been providing quality live theatre to the community since 1937. The theatre produces six season productions a year, as well as special events…
Neighborhoods
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La Mesa Village gathers shops and restaurants around La Mesa Boulevard and the trolley station. University Avenue extends the shopping and dining options west of the village. Grossmont and Lake Murray Boulevard are separate commercial corridors; group stops by address and allow time for transit or driving.
La Mesa Village
NeighborhoodLa Mesa Village gathers shops and restaurants around La Mesa Boulevard and the trolley station. University Avenue extends the shopping and dining options west of the village. Grossmont and Lake Murray Boulevard are separate commercial corridors; group stops by address and allow time for transit or driving.
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Casa De Pico
Casa De Pico is a restaurant on Grossmont Center Drive.
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill, in La Mesa, California, operates at 8555 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 106. This sushi restaurant serves sushi, sashimi, and Japanese fusion cuisine. The menu includes starters like Baked Dynamites,…
Smokey and The Brisket BBQ
Smokey and The Brisket BBQ is a restaurant on Lake Murray Boulevard.
Deano's Pub
Deano's Pub in La Mesa provides a space for people to enjoy drinks and live music, with events that showcase local music talent. Live music events are hosted on Friday and Saturday evenings, featuring different bands…
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
The Riviera Supper Club is located at 7777 University Ave in La Mesa, CA, and offers fine dining, entertainment, and events. The restaurant has a menu that includes a variety of dishes, such as salads, soups, steaks,…
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Act II
The historic Wolf Building, home to Act II in La Mesa, has a significant place in the city's early movie history, having been home to the American Film Manufacturing Company, known as the 'Flying A' movie studio, in…
Boutique
Sara's Selections Boutique
Sara's Selections Boutique is a boutique on La Mesa Boulevard.
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Diamonds Forever
Diamonds Forever is a women-owned and operated small business based in La Mesa, San Diego, specializing in custom engagement rings, wedding bands, heirloom redesigns, and fine jewelry. The business is rooted in…
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