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Citywide facts
These figures describe the city, independently of the listings in our directory. Source periods differ; they are not live totals.
- 1912 · City incorporated
Year of municipal incorporation.
Historical source · Municipal history · Source checked 2026-09-13. - San Diego County · County
County containing La Mesa.
City government · Administrative geography · Source checked 2026-09-13. - California · State
La Mesa is in California.
City government · Administrative geography · Source checked 2026-09-13. - Pacific · Local time zone
Pacific Standard Time or Pacific Daylight Time as seasonally applicable.
National Weather Service · Seasonal standard / daylight time · Source checked 2026-09-13.
Homepage motion
Animated local photograph by Joe Mabel, via Wikimedia Commons, under CC BY 3.0. Resized and animated with a slow camera move under the source license. This is a photograph taken March 5, 2015, not filmed activity or a live camera.
Photography
Aerial view of Lake Murray, La Mesa and El Cajon, photographed March 5, 2015 by Joe Mabel. Original photograph and attribution, source status: CC BY 3.0. Cropped for responsive display. The photographer does not endorse this guide.
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- Signature Thai Cuisine · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Little Roma Restaurant · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- The Hills Pub · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Casa Gabriela · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- The AubreyRose Tea Room · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Himalayan Cuisine · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Hearth House · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Ney Restaurant · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Bamboo Fresh Thai Cuisine · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Nonno's Ristorante Italiano · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Antica Trattoria · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Pietro's Cucina Italiana · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Casa De Pico · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Smokey and The Brisket BBQ · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Deano's Pub · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- West Coast Smoke and Tap House · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Hacienda Cazadores · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Limoncello Modern Italian · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Oodles By The Nood Bar · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Aromi Italian Cuisine · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- El Veganito · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Nachos Jr Taco Shop · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Los Tres Potrillos Mexican Food · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Tita's Taco Shop · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Señor Burro · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Señor Taquero Taco Shop · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Los Pinos Taco Shop · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Tacos Azteca · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- El Azteca Taco Shop · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Patty's Cafe · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Momentos Cafe · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- El Compadre Taco Shop & More · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- La Mesita Mexican Food · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Cilantro's Taco Shop · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Villas Mexican Food · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- La Esquina Mexican Grill · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- La Mesa Pizzaworks · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Uncle Joey's Pizza & Grill · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Surf Rider Pizza · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- New York New York Pizza & Pasta · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- D'Amatos Pizza · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Gus's Subs & Pizza Place · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- New York Giant Pizza · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Mystic Grill · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Marathon Coffee · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Brew Coffee Spot · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Sheldon's Service Station · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Marcella June's Coffee Lounge · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Lightbulb Coffee La Mesa · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Pink Rose Cafe · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Act II · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Sara's Selections Boutique · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Diamonds Forever · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- You Jewelers & Boutique · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Jewelry Loft · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Pierre's Jewelers · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- J. Dery Jewelers · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Royalty R jewelers · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Shuwee · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- The Consignment Shack · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Bohemian House Vintage · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Maxwell's House of Books · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Re-Animated Records · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- The Book Place · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Twice Treasured Thrift Store · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Thrift Korral · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- La Mesa Thrift Shop · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Small Batch · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- 96 Flowers & 13 Stems · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- The Floral Craft · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Billiards Direct · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Supreme Card Shop · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Tubbys TCG · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Reed's Hobby Shop · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Paw Country · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- La Mesa Antique Mall · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Time & Treasures · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- TOYADDICTS · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Nadeesh Nice Price Baby and Kid's Resale · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Holland Cycles Inc · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Vine Ripe Market · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Sierra Market · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Sam's Market · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Gino's Wide Shoes & Shoe Repair · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Get Centered Clay Studio · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- Chopsticks Inn Restaurant · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Kawaii Sushi · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Konnichiwa Sushi & Bar · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Blackbird · Source: blackbirdapotheca.com · Photo 1
- McKinney House Museum · Source: www.lamesahistory.com · Photo 1
- La Mesa Depot Museum · Source: www.psrm.org · Photo 1
- La Mesa Library · Source: www.sdcl.org · Photo 1
- Lamplighters Community Theatre · Source: www.loc8nearme.com · Photo 1
- J-K's Greek Cafe · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
- Petrinos Greek Restaurant · Source: www.restaurantji.com · Photo 1
Business information
Listing identities were checked on September 14, 2026 using linked merchant directories, Restaurantji, Loc8NearMe, cultural institutions and business websites. The directory is a selection, not a complete inventory. Confirm hours and access directly.
- Signature Thai Cuisine · Linked business source
- Little Roma Restaurant · Linked business source
- The Hills Pub · Linked business source
- Casa Gabriela · Linked business source
- The AubreyRose Tea Room · Linked business source
- Himalayan Cuisine · Linked business source
- Hearth House · Linked business source
- Ney Restaurant · Linked business source
- Bamboo Fresh Thai Cuisine · Linked business source
- Nonno's Ristorante Italiano · Linked business source
- Antica Trattoria · Linked business source
- Pietro's Cucina Italiana · Linked business source
- Casa De Pico · Linked business source
- Banbu Sushi Bar & Grill · Linked business source
- Smokey and The Brisket BBQ · Linked business source
- Deano's Pub · Linked business source
- Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room · Linked business source
- Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant · Linked business source
- West Coast Smoke and Tap House · Linked business source
- Hacienda Cazadores · Linked business source
- Limoncello Modern Italian · Linked business source
- Oodles By The Nood Bar · Linked business source
- Aromi Italian Cuisine · Linked business source
- El Veganito · Linked business source
- Nachos Jr Taco Shop · Linked business source
- Los Tres Potrillos Mexican Food · Linked business source
- Mario's De La Mesa Restaurant · Linked business source
- Tita's Taco Shop · Linked business source
- Señor Burro · Linked business source
- Señor Taquero Taco Shop · Linked business source
- Los Pinos Taco Shop · Linked business source
- J-K's Greek Cafe · Linked business source
- Petrinos Greek Restaurant · Linked business source
- Tacos Azteca · Linked business source
- El Azteca Taco Shop · Linked business source
- Patty's Cafe · Linked business source
- Momentos Cafe · Linked business source
- El Compadre Taco Shop & More · Linked business source
- La Mesita Mexican Food · Linked business source
- Cilantro's Taco Shop · Linked business source
- Villas Mexican Food · Linked business source
- La Esquina Mexican Grill · Linked business source
- La Mesa Pizzaworks · Linked business source
- Uncle Joey's Pizza & Grill · Linked business source
- Surf Rider Pizza · Linked business source
- New York New York Pizza & Pasta · Linked business source
- D'Amatos Pizza · Linked business source
- Gus's Subs & Pizza Place · Linked business source
- New York Giant Pizza · Linked business source
- Mystic Grill · Linked business source
- Marathon Coffee · Linked business source
- Brew Coffee Spot · Linked business source
- Sheldon's Service Station · Linked business source
- Marcella June's Coffee Lounge · Linked business source
- Spacebar Cafe & Wine Bistro · Linked business source
- Lightbulb Coffee La Mesa · Linked business source
- Pink Rose Cafe · Linked business source
- Act II · Linked business source
- Sara's Selections Boutique · Linked business source
- Diamonds Forever · Linked business source
- You Jewelers & Boutique · Linked business source
- Jewelry Loft · Linked business source
- Pierre's Jewelers · Linked business source
- J. Dery Jewelers · Linked business source
- Royalty R jewelers · Linked business source
- Shuwee · Linked business source
- The Consignment Shack · Linked business source
- Bohemian House Vintage · Linked business source
- Maxwell's House of Books · Linked business source
- Re-Animated Records · Linked business source
- The Book Place · Linked business source
- Twice Treasured Thrift Store · Linked business source
- Thrift Korral · Linked business source
- La Mesa Thrift Shop · Linked business source
- Small Batch · Linked business source
- 96 Flowers & 13 Stems · Linked business source
- The Floral Craft · Linked business source
- Billiards Direct · Linked business source
- Supreme Card Shop · Linked business source
- Tubbys TCG · Linked business source
- Reed's Hobby Shop · Linked business source
- Paw Country · Linked business source
- La Mesa Antique Mall · Linked business source
- Time & Treasures · Linked business source
- TOYADDICTS · Linked business source
- Nadeesh Nice Price Baby and Kid's Resale · Linked business source
- Holland Cycles Inc · Linked business source
- Vine Ripe Market · Linked business source
- Sierra Market · Linked business source
- Sam's Market · Linked business source
- Gino's Wide Shoes & Shoe Repair · Linked business source
- Get Centered Clay Studio · Linked business source
- Chopsticks Inn Restaurant · Linked business source
- Kawaii Sushi · Linked business source
- Konnichiwa Sushi & Bar · Linked business source
- Blackbird · Linked business source
- McKinney House Museum · Linked business source
- La Mesa Depot Museum · Linked business source
- La Mesa Library · Linked business source
- Lamplighters Community Theatre · Linked business source
Listing sources and photos
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La Mesa is inland. Official city information is linked for planning; no city beach feed is displayed.
Road information comes from the official state road service. Caltrans closures are collected every 15 minutes and geographically filtered; these are not traffic speeds.Official road information. No endorsement by these agencies is implied.