THE INSIDE SCOOP
Get to know
La Mesa.
The city's history, favorite places and independent businesses, one story at a time.
The places behind the story
A village main street, a preserved railway depot and neighborhood kitchens beneath San Diego County’s inland hills. La Mesa offers a compact downtown for browsing, with more shops and restaurants along University Avenue and the Grossmont corridors.
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Start with the La Mesa Depot Museum, then browse the shops on La Mesa Boulevard and choose a nearby lunch. The museum has limited visiting times, so check its calendar first. The McKinney House on University Avenue is a separate stop; a Lamplighters performance on Severin Drive belongs in an evening plan with a confirmed ticket.
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