La Mesa lies directly to the east of the City of San Diego, 15 miles from downtown San Diego. It’s placement among the mountains makes climate here ideal, with just enough ocean breeze to sooth the desert heat. Areas of La Mesa include Grossmont, nestled in the hills and Mount Helix developed as a residential area with farming for avocados and boasts larger custom homes.

The top of Mount Helix provides an incredible 360-degree view of San Diego County and is a great spot for a wedding. Residents are blessed with rolling hills and beautiful hillside views. There is an artists community on the eastern edge of town, a farmers market every week, and two community colleges that offer an abundance of courses & activities open to enriching the general public.

La Mesa schools range from the 50th to the90th percentile with dedicated areas of high achievement. Science and Technology have been emphasized with new labs and equipment throughout the El Cajon City School District, where La Mesa students attend. A recent addition to La Mesa is the Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center, benefiting families all over the city as the largest community center in San Diego. Visitors enjoy a performing arts center, an Olympic sized skating rink and pools for race and diving. This new development will also draw commerce to its territory.