Restaurant
Eat & drink · La Mesa
Antica Trattoria
Antica Trattoria is a restaurant at 5654 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
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A starting point for exploring La Mesa
Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.
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See your saved places →Local restaurants to get to know
Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Restaurant
Eat & drink · La Mesa
Aromi Italian Cuisine
Aromi Italian Cuisine is a restaurant at 7200 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Restaurant
Eat & drink · La Mesa
Bamboo Fresh Thai Cuisine
Bamboo Fresh Thai Cuisine is a restaurant at 7953 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Sushi restaurant
Eat & drink · La Mesa
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill
Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill is a sushi restaurant at 8555 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 106, La Mesa, CA 91942. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Coffee shop
Eat & drink · La Mesa
Brew Coffee Spot
Brew Coffee Spot is a coffee shop at 6101 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Restaurant
Eat & drink · La Mesa
Casa De Pico
Casa De Pico is a restaurant at 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Florist
Shop local · La Mesa
96 Flowers & 13 Stems
96 Flowers & 13 Stems is a florist at 6062 Lake Murray Blvd UNIT 100, La Mesa, CA. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Shop
Shop local · La Mesa
Act II
Act II is a shop at 8360 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Shop
Shop local · La Mesa
Billiards Direct
Billiards Direct is a shop at 8223 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Shop
Shop local · La Mesa
Blackbird
Blackbird is a shop at 4711 3rd St, La Mesa, CA 91941. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Shop
Shop local · La Mesa
Bohemian House Vintage
Bohemian House Vintage is a shop at 8217 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Shop
Shop local · La Mesa
Diamonds Forever
Diamonds Forever is a shop at 4685 Date Ave, La Mesa, CA. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Ceramics studio
Arts & culture · La Mesa
Get Centered Clay Studio
Get Centered Clay Studio is a ceramics studio at 8333 Case Street Suite A, La Mesa, CA. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Railway museum
Arts & culture · La Mesa
La Mesa Depot Museum
La Mesa Depot Museum is a railway museum at 4695 Nebo Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Public library
Arts & culture · La Mesa
La Mesa Library
La Mesa Library is a public library at 8074 Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
Community theater
Arts & culture · La Mesa
Lamplighters Community Theatre
Lamplighters Community Theatre is a community theater at 5915 Severin Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
History museum
Arts & culture · La Mesa
McKinney House Museum
McKinney House Museum is a history museum at 8369 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942. Check the linked source for current visiting details.
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