Mira Mesa is a bedroom community residing just north of the Mirimar Marine Corps Air Station. The community was built as a convenient neighborhood for military installation and their families. Many of these families still populate the area. Mira Mesa real estate began booming in the 70’s with plenty of growth activity since. The town is essentially a large circle on flatland that has grown out since its incorporation. Newer Mira Mesa homes are larger and many older homes have been remodeled. Mira Mesa neighborhoods are diverse in style and there are a variety of single family homes, Mira Mesa condominiums and rentals within the community, all priced a bit lower than in surrounding areas. There is a large shopping complex in the middle of the community.

Just east is Mirimar Lake and reservoir, which is used by the community for fishing, boating, and other water activities. The community also has a large park and a community college, Mirimar, which recently built a swimming complex to enhance community cultural and recreational activities at the college. Courses range from dance and fitness to computers and child rearing. The community collaborates a yard sale each fall, helping local residents clean out closets! Schools are ranked highly statewide and because Mira Mesa is part of the city of San Diego, it will partake of the recent $1.5 billion bond to renovate and build schools.