San Diego CA has many calm and unique microcosms, and La Mesa is one of them. This is one of the reasons why San Diego area real estate is an excellent investment. La Mesa also referred to as the "Jewel of the Hills" is a desirable place to live. It is a city with a population of 57, 065. With so many productive sunny days. Being close to the ocean; approximately 19 kilometers east of the Pacific Ocean, La Mesa has a lot to offer.

It is a place visited by innumerable vacationers each year especially when some of the delightful events such as the Oktoberfest and Antique Street Fair take place

Beautiful Views

La Mesa is a great location for a dream home if you desire to stay in between gently rolling hills with great views of the land landscapes of San Diego neighborhoods. There are also a few locations where you can get an amazing view of Coronado and lush park-like sceneries with a spectacular view of Mount Helix. The city is currently undergoing lots of developments in retail and small scale businesses as well as real estate. So many beautification projects are underway through the area.

La Mesa provides an option of staying outside the city and is pretty close to Downtown as well. The city feels quiet, just like a peaceful suburban haven enjoying a splish-splash of urban culture.

Renowned Educational System

The two districts of La Mesa; Grossmont district and Spring Valley district, govern the schools in La Mesa. With approximately 11 elementary schools and several other junior and high schools, La Mesa has a soaring education standard arrangements. These schools are great, and the educational system is renowned in all over the country making the area appropriate for you and your family.

Walkable Community

La Mesa has a well-known tradition of support for a pedestrian friendly design and is known as the most walkable city in San Diego. Present residents of La Mesa enjoy beautiful avenues, a pleasant climate, trickling creeks, and walkable neighborhoods with sidewalks and hillsides. Residents of all ages in La Mesa feel that it is safe, convenient and efficient not only for utility, and transportation, but also for fun. Walking to, and from a destination is healthy and helps in reduce motor vehicle pollutant emissions.

La Mesa is one city that supports a sense of community by making it easy for residents to connect with their neighborhoods and their environment.

Transport System

The transport system operating in La Mesa is quite well developed. The city also ensures that the residents can easily access commercial and retail areas. There are six bus routes that service La Mesa, other available public transport means include the San Diego trolley system and trains.

Real Estate

La Mesa real estate include ranch-style homes near Mount Helix, townhomes, luxury houses, new houses, vacationing homes, apartments, and foreclosures. It is undoubted that a plan to invest in houses in the city would be a favorable idea when prior trends and recent listings are considered.

Arts and Culture

La Mesa Walkway of the Stars

Located between La Mesa Boulevard and the Allison Avenue municipal parking lot, this is a pedestrian walkway transformed into an urban park in La Mesa's Downtown. The theme of the park honors the outstanding volunteers in the city.

Farmer's Market

Farmer's Market is open to the residents every Friday in La Mesa Village. La Mesa Village business owners emphasize on quality products and customer friendly services.

Flag Day Parade

The annual Flag Day parade is held every June 14th. It was first held in 1997 with the vision and commitment of Ruth Sterling who was a council member.

Oktoberfest

It is the biggest event of the year in La Mesa. Held at the beginning of October each year, the event is attended by close to 200,000 people over the three nights.

Back to the 50s Car Show

This is an annual event held during summer, and it is where classic car enthusiasts display their vehicles. The event takes place every Thursday evening during the month of June through August along Boulevard in La Mesa.

Other events include Sunday At Six, Antique Street Fair and Christmas in the Village.

Shopping and Other Amenities

There are quite a number of facilities available for the residents of La Mesa. La Mesa Boulevard features a state-of-the-art retail shops, antique stores and wonderful places to dine.

Other amenities include a civic center on Allison Avenue, libraries, fire station, post office, the city hall and police stations. Sharp Grossmont Hospital, which is the largest health facility in East San Diego and the most technologically advanced facility, is located in La Mesa.

Within just a few square blocks, you can experience a hassle free shopping experience in La Mesa. There is plenty to explore Downtown at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum, the computer museum of America and the Depot Museum. With amusement parks and proximity to the shore to catch a glimpse of marine animals playing at Sea World, Wild Animal Park or even get personal with exotic animals at the San Diego Zoo, La Mesa has got fun in the sun for everyone.

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