La Mesa & San Diego Real Estate Blog

Is La Mesa Close to the Beach and Downtown?

Is La Mesa Close to the Beach and Downtown? Yes, La Mesa is close to downtown San Diego and still within a reasonable drive of the beach. From central La Mesa, downtown San Diego is about 10 to 11 miles away, depending on the route. Mission Beach is about 15 miles away by car. So no, La Mesa isn’t a

Best Neighborhoods to Live in San Diego: San Carlos vs. College Area

Best Neighborhoods to Live in San Diego: San Carlos vs. College Area San Carlos and College Area are close on the map, but they feel very different once you start comparing homes. San Carlos is more residential, more suburban, and more tied to Lake Murray, Cowles Mountain, Mission Trails, and the Na

Best Neighborhoods to Live in San Diego: La Mesa vs. Tierrasanta

Best Neighborhoods to Live in San Diego: La Mesa vs. Tierrasanta La Mesa and Tierrasanta both show up often when buyers research the best neighborhoods to live in San Diego. They offer different versions of San Diego living. La Mesa gives buyers an East County city with a downtown village, trolley a

Unincorporated La Mesa Explained for Home Buyers

Unincorporated La Mesa Explained for Home Buyers Buyers see the phrase unincorporated La Mesa and usually assume it means a home is inside the City of La Mesa. That is not always true. In East County, a property can have a La Mesa mailing address, sit near Mount Helix or Casa de Oro, and still fall