La Mesa is a beautiful city is 9 miles to the east of downtown San Diego. The civic motto of La Mesa is “The Jewel of the Hills”. It has a growing population of 60,208 people being a relatively young community. The median age is 35.8 years.
La Mesa is not right on the beach. However, it is about 10 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, making any trip to the sand and surf reasonably easy. The city is a quiet, community-oriented and family friendly place to live and raise a family. Many families as well as young, single, and upwardly mobile professionals make up this community and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in La Mesa are highly rated. Several ranks in the top 100 best public high schools in California. The town is safe and walking around is not an issue when enjoying the town amenities. Most of the people are kind and caring of one another. La Mesa has been ranked as one of the top 10 best suburbs to live in San Diego County. This popular city is made up of 15 neighborhoods. There are no shortages of great restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. There are community events and activities with a friendly, ethnically diverse community base. The city has community conversation events to keep residents informed and to see what is important to them.
La Mesa is also blessed with some incredible natural scenery.
The high elevation of Mount Helix Park is something that photographers dream about offering an amazing view of San Diego. Lake Murray is an extensive reservoir of water that also has recreational opportunities. Great for fishing and Lake Murray has kayaks for rent. Harry Griffen Regional Park is just the thing. There is a great play area, a jogging park, and facilities that kids of all ages can enjoy. Hikers are going to love Mission Trails Park. It is a great wilderness area that permits a walker to meander through mountains and valleys while staying on a beaten track. The La Mesa Certified Farmers’ Market is a weekly affair that brings in vendors from all over the area to sell local fruits and vegetables, gourmet pasta, homemade sauces, and a few non-food items such as artworks and crafts. Visitors and residents enjoy top-notch wine tasting at the San Pasqual Winery. Selling reds, whites, roses, dessert, and flavored wines all made in San Diego County. Residents agree that it definitely feels like a town where you could feel at home.
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