- 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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The Bancroft Ranch House Museum is a historic adobe dwelling that has been converted into a museum of local and regional history. The house is open to the public for tours.
1.9 Miles
Located in the oldest adobe in the county, Bancroft Ranch House Museum has visiting hours where visitors can tour the structure. The house is preserved and managed by the Spring Valley Historical Society.
2.0 Miles
A historic stone home constructed in the late 1880s by Hubert Howe Bancroft, the Bancroft Rock House has been used as a guest house, a school, and a fireproof storage space over the years.
2.2 Miles
Family oriented, Lamar Park is a county owned and managed facility. Along with a playground, the park also offers space and equipment (such as a covered pavilion, grills and tables) for picnics and group gatherings.
2.2 Miles
Outback Adventures is a shuttle service company that provides bus transportation for Baja area bike rides. The company focuses on the Rosarito Ensenada Fun Bike Ride, for which it has been providing transportation since 1980.
2.4 Miles
Located right outside Palm Springs on I - 20, the windmills on this farm stand 150 feet tall with blades half the length of a football field. Informative guided tours are readily available.
2.4 Miles
With three productions per season, Young Actors Theatre features the talent of local actors in performing arts events like musicals and plays. The theater also hosts premiers and TV viewing parties.
2.4 Miles
Forehand Field - CDO is a local baseball field that is host to a number of games throughout the season. The field is used by members of the East County Rattlers baseball team.
2.5 Miles
Covering over 5,800 acres, Mission Trails contains both natural and developed land for peace and recreation. Hiking the rugged hills and valleys will have hikers surprised they're only minutes from downtown San Diego.
2.7 Miles
Located within the bounds of Mission Trails Regional Park, Cowles Mountain is a popular hiking destination. It features a three mile out and back hiking trail of moderate difficulty level.