Guidebook for La Mesa
Drinks & Nightlife
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
7777 University AveOnly a half mile from your casita, an excellent, fun neighborhood pub with good food and wonderfully welcoming atmosphere.
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The Hills Local Pub
8758 La Mesa Blvd Only a half mile from your casita, an excellent, fun neighborhood pub with good food and wonderfully welcoming atmosphere.
Very good food; excellent atmosphere; terrific owner/manager Michelle
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BO-beau kitchen + garden
8384 La Mesa BlvdVery good food; excellent atmosphere; terrific owner/manager Michelle
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
152 N 2nd StGetting Around
Spring Street Station
La Mesa Blvd Station
Shopping
Macy's
7017 Friars RdTarget
2911 Jamacha RoadUnique, artistic, elegant jewelry store in an old, historic house, within a mile from your casita. Ask for the owner, Guy.
Blumenthal & Co.
4685 Date AveUnique, artistic, elegant jewelry store in an old, historic house, within a mile from your casita. Ask for the owner, Guy.
Excellent selection of Mission style furniture and accessories, within a mile from your Mission style casita!
Mostly Mission
8360 La Mesa BlvdExcellent selection of Mission style furniture and accessories, within a mile from your Mission style casita!
The Labyrinth
8201 La Mesa BoulevardUnique, vintage and other clothing and accessories, within a mile from the house.
Parks & Nature
COLLIER PARK
4401 Palm AveEucalyptus County Park
9125 Edgewood DrBriercrest Park
9001 Wakarusa StThe views across to Mt. Helix from our Hacienda are beautiful; the views from Mt. Helix to the sea are stunning!
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Iphakamisa i-Mt. Helix
4901 Mt Helix DrThe views across to Mt. Helix from our Hacienda are beautiful; the views from Mt. Helix to the sea are stunning!
Cowles Mountain
Cowles MountainGreat hiking trails and views.
Lake Jennings
9535 Harritt RdLovely lake with camping and kayaking.
Wonderful, open, native park area with many hiking trails.
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Mission Trails Regional Park
1 Father Junipero Serra TrailWonderful, open, native park area with many hiking trails.
Food Scene
Under 2 miles from your casita, very good seafood and nice bar and restaurant environment.
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Brigantine Seafood Restaurant
9350 Fuerte DrUnder 2 miles from your casita, very good seafood and nice bar and restaurant environment.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
204 E Via Rancho PkwyPanera Bread
5500 Grossmont Center DrLess than a half mile from your casita, the Bistro is very popular for coffee, smoothies, and breakfasts and lunch.
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La Mesa Bistro & Bakery
8697 La Mesa BlvdLess than a half mile from your casita, the Bistro is very popular for coffee, smoothies, and breakfasts and lunch.
Less than a mile from your casita, Sheldon's is a great outdoor coffee and breakfast spot.
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Sheldon's Service Station
8401 La Mesa BlvdLess than a mile from your casita, Sheldon's is a great outdoor coffee and breakfast spot.
Under 2 miles from your casita, really good Mexican food and margaritas with wonderfully festive fountains, tiles, and décor. Our friend Diane Powers is the owner--drop her name!
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Casa De Pico
5500 Grossmont Center DrUnder 2 miles from your casita, really good Mexican food and margaritas with wonderfully festive fountains, tiles, and décor. Our friend Diane Powers is the owner--drop her name!
Under a mile from your casita, another place with excellent, farm-fresh food in a great looking space, including outdoor tables and a terrific bar.
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Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa BlvdUnder a mile from your casita, another place with excellent, farm-fresh food in a great looking space, including outdoor tables and a terrific bar.
Less than a mile from your Casita, Bo-beau serves excellent meals in a lovely space—indoors and out. Ask for the manager Michelle, and tell her I sent you—she’ll make sure you have a good experience!
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BO-beau kitchen + garden
8384 La Mesa BlvdLess than a mile from your Casita, Bo-beau serves excellent meals in a lovely space—indoors and out. Ask for the manager Michelle, and tell her I sent you—she’ll make sure you have a good experience!
Terrific little Scottish pub within a mile from the Casita!
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Fourpenny House
8323 La Mesa BlvdTerrific little Scottish pub within a mile from the Casita!
Entertainment & Activities
Reading Cinemas Grossmont with TITAN XC
5500 Grossmont Center Dr