La Mesa + beyond
Food scene
Bo Beau is a French-American Bistro owned by San Diego Restaurateurs the Cohn Group. While all of their locations are great, we love local Bo Beau for their cocktails, garden seating, brussel sprouts, burger, and children's attraction - the big yellow bus!
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BO-beau kitchen + garden
8384 La Mesa BlvdBo Beau is a French-American Bistro owned by San Diego Restaurateurs the Cohn Group. While all of their locations are great, we love local Bo Beau for their cocktails, garden seating, brussel sprouts, burger, and children's attraction - the big yellow bus!
Great spot to grab a slice of pizza and a beer and let the kiddos play! And you have to try a dessert from their many options. Mostly outdoor seating with TV's all around.
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Surf Rider Pizza Co.
2163 Abbott StGreat spot to grab a slice of pizza and a beer and let the kiddos play! And you have to try a dessert from their many options. Mostly outdoor seating with TV's all around.
This spot is always packed. The bloody mary's are delicious!
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Farmer's Table La Mesa
8141 La Mesa BlvdThis spot is always packed. The bloody mary's are delicious!
As a La Mesa native, I have been coming here for probably 20 years now! The sandwiches are so good, and the pasta salad is a MUST.
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Trolley StopDeli
8150 La Mesa BlvdAs a La Mesa native, I have been coming here for probably 20 years now! The sandwiches are so good, and the pasta salad is a MUST.
Swami's and La Mesa Bistro are basically the same: owned by the same people and have basically the same menu. It's our breakfast go-to for down and dirty delicious food. The interior is nothing fancy at either location but the food does not disappoint.
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Swami's Cafe
8284 La Mesa BoulevardSwami's and La Mesa Bistro are basically the same: owned by the same people and have basically the same menu. It's our breakfast go-to for down and dirty delicious food. The interior is nothing fancy at either location but the food does not disappoint.
Swami's and La Mesa Bistro are basically the same: owned by the same people and have basically the same menu. It's our breakfast go-to for down and dirty delicious food. The interior is nothing fancy at either location but the food does not disappoint.
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La Mesa Bistro & Bakery
8697 La Mesa BlvdSwami's and La Mesa Bistro are basically the same: owned by the same people and have basically the same menu. It's our breakfast go-to for down and dirty delicious food. The interior is nothing fancy at either location but the food does not disappoint.
We come here for takeout Carnitas almost weekly. It's seriously amazing - comes with tortillas, onion, tomato, cilantro, limes, beans and rice. You make your own tacos and will have leftovers to spare. Yum!
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Carnitas Uruapan Mexican Food
4233 Spring StWe come here for takeout Carnitas almost weekly. It's seriously amazing - comes with tortillas, onion, tomato, cilantro, limes, beans and rice. You make your own tacos and will have leftovers to spare. Yum!
Super fast service, great margaritas, also a local spot that we've been frequenting since we were kids.
Marieta's
8949 La Mesa BlvdSuper fast service, great margaritas, also a local spot that we've been frequenting since we were kids.
Walk Little Italy during the day to check out menu's and choose from SO MANY great restaurants!
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Little Italy
Walk Little Italy during the day to check out menu's and choose from SO MANY great restaurants!
Have only been to the speakeasy inside Common Theory but have heard the food is amazing - You should really try both!
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Common Theory
4805 Convoy StHave only been to the speakeasy inside Common Theory but have heard the food is amazing - You should really try both!
Coffee Shops
Public Square is a super cute coffee shop with inspirational quotes everywhere. Their breakfast sandwich is delicious, they take coffee very seriously, and staff is always in a great mood :) This is a great spot to spend an hour or two working if that's your thing.
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Public Square Coffee House
8278 La Mesa BlvdPublic Square is a super cute coffee shop with inspirational quotes everywhere. Their breakfast sandwich is delicious, they take coffee very seriously, and staff is always in a great mood :) This is a great spot to spend an hour or two working if that's your thing.
We love walking to Sheldons in the morning for coffee and breakfast (the breakfast burrito and acai bowl w/ PB is our order of choice). They've got great muffins as well. It's a neighborhood favorite for outdoor seating, and during the summer they have live music.
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Sheldon's Service Station
8401 La Mesa BlvdWe love walking to Sheldons in the morning for coffee and breakfast (the breakfast burrito and acai bowl w/ PB is our order of choice). They've got great muffins as well. It's a neighborhood favorite for outdoor seating, and during the summer they have live music.
Lots of seating, great pastries and sweets, and clean!
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Light Bulb Coffee
8138 La Mesa BlvdLots of seating, great pastries and sweets, and clean!
Just cute cute cute - grab a drink and a bundle of flowers :)
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Communal Coffee
2335 University AveJust cute cute cute - grab a drink and a bundle of flowers :)
La Mesa Shops
Amethyst Moon
8329 La Mesa BlvdCool shop for some "woo woo" gifts!
Hip little shop with unique gifts and home goods. Hand made cards, candles, a men's section, pet section - you're bound to find something you love here.
Small Batch
8332 La Mesa BlvdHip little shop with unique gifts and home goods. Hand made cards, candles, a men's section, pet section - you're bound to find something you love here.
Bars + Entertainment
Just behind Bo Beau, this is a fun spot for beer lovers and a good time playing games.
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Coin Haus
8361 Allison AveJust behind Bo Beau, this is a fun spot for beer lovers and a good time playing games.
Pete's Place
8330 La Mesa BlvdLocal Dive, gotta love it
The staff will ask your name, they are super friendly and love a good theme day (pajama party, halloween costumes, you name it, they've done it!). Great for burgers and beer and sports!
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The Hills Local Pub
8758 La Mesa BlvdThe staff will ask your name, they are super friendly and love a good theme day (pajama party, halloween costumes, you name it, they've done it!). Great for burgers and beer and sports!
The Regal Bar
8344 La Mesa BlvdFun dive bar!
Hidden Bar - Can't tell you any more, you just have to go! Must have a Res.
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Noble Experiment
777 G StHidden Bar - Can't tell you any more, you just have to go! Must have a Res.
For Kids
Great little playground for kiddos. It's a nice longer walk from the Village and this playground is above a massive grassy park thats great for picnics.
MacArthur Park
4975 Memorial DrGreat little playground for kiddos. It's a nice longer walk from the Village and this playground is above a massive grassy park thats great for picnics.
Eucalyptus County Park
9125 Edgewood DrGreat playground for kiddos
Kids LOVE this museum and can spend hours adventuring and playing.
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The New Children’s Museum
200 W Island AveKids LOVE this museum and can spend hours adventuring and playing.
Neighborhoods
Some great restaurants and a cute park/playground in Kensington
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Kensington
Some great restaurants and a cute park/playground in Kensington
North Park
So so many restaurant options in North Park!
Hillcrest is the center of San Diego’s LGBT scene, with buzzing gay bars and the city’s massive annual Pride parade. University Avenue is lined with restaurants serving global cuisines like Vietnamese, Himalayan and Thai, while the mix of cafes, brunch spots and second-hand clothes shops on Fifth Avenue make it a popular weekend destination. The weekly Hillcrest Farmers Market sells produce, flowers and cooked food.
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Hillcrest
3960 Normal StHillcrest is the center of San Diego’s LGBT scene, with buzzing gay bars and the city’s massive annual Pride parade. University Avenue is lined with restaurants serving global cuisines like Vietnamese, Himalayan and Thai, while the mix of cafes, brunch spots and second-hand clothes shops on Fifth Avenue make it a popular weekend destination. The weekly Hillcrest Farmers Market sells produce, flowers and cooked food.
Personal Favs
Hip nail salon and spa with the sweetest owner who is also a La Mesa native. Book an appt early or miss it!
Leo-Nails Wellness Massage
3104 University AveHip nail salon and spa with the sweetest owner who is also a La Mesa native. Book an appt early or miss it!
Bread and Cie bakes bread for tons of local restaurants, but is also a café in its own right. Their desserts are amazing as well. I like to do a spin class and then come here!
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Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University AveBread and Cie bakes bread for tons of local restaurants, but is also a café in its own right. Their desserts are amazing as well. I like to do a spin class and then come here!
CYCLEBAR
1040 University AveI love a good spin class, smells amazing in there too!
False Idol
675 W Beech StTeeni Tiki Bar with Live Music!
Hidden Fish
4764 Convoy StBook an omakase experience - very cool!