- Our list of the best things to do in La Mesa, California, features the top 333 nearby activities — including 147 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- La Mesa, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 39 things to do within the city of La Mesa, CA , followed by 294 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Jolla, San Diego, Coronado, Poway, Chula Vista, Santee, Ramona, Escondido, El Cajon, Del Mar, Spring Valley, National City, Imperial Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Palm Springs and Temecula
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Bring friends, a favorite bottle of wine, and enjoy spending some creative time, guided by an art instructor
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Founded in the first half of the 20th century, Lamplighters Community Theatre offers visitors stage productions for dramas and plays. The theater is run by volunteers and can seat up to 120 people at capacity.
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Sitting on 3.56-acres of land, Rolando Park is a recreational park that has a use capacity of 300 people at a time. The park has amenities including benches, picnic tables, restrooms, and two baseball fields.
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Set on 3.96 acres, Aztec Park provides visitors with an open grass field with walking paths for joggers. The park has a playground with both rubber and wood chip flooring, featuring climbing structures and slides.
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Comic book readers and Magic the Gathering players can find all their hobby needs at Crazy Fred's Cards & Comics. The shop also carries some collectibles and holds MTG games and tournaments almost daily.
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26 votes
8364 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
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San Pasqual Winery Tasting Room & Gallery offers a wine bar experience with sidewalk seating and live music on the weekends. They frequently host special events including painting classes and art displays.
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Corner of University Avenue & Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
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MacArthur Park is a 22.22-acre recreational park that has a use capacity of 3,000 people and parking for 290 cars. The park includes a community center, a recreation center, and picnic areas.
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Open year round, La Mesa Municipal Pool offers visitors a heated pool for laps and recreational swimming. The pool is attended to by lifeguards and has a diving board in the deep end.
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4 votes
4695 Nebo Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
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The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum La Mesa Depot has the mission of providing educational facilities to celebrate the heritage of the railroad. The museum provides train rides to people of all ages.
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Jackson Park contains large, mature shade trees and offers urban walking trails. The park features a range of recreational facilities including barbecues, benches, picnic tables, a tot lot, turfed play area
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84 votes
5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Featuring the latest movie releases, Reading Cinemas Grossmont Center 10 offers family entertainment. Special events like movie classics or children's film may be offered along with a variety of concessions.