Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in La Mesa March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in La Mesa](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Mesa-Hotels.d8484.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[La Mesa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-La-Mesa.d8484.Car-Hire-Guide)[La Mesa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Mesa.d8484.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in La Mesa, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit La Mesa Types of activities Where to stay [La Mesa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Mesa.dx8484) ![Aerial View of the San Diego Suburb of El Cajon, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8484/5647453f-d462-462c-9cb0-e4c10787b833.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Magnificent heavenly cross with a pink sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8484/a1b7e3f3-791d-4147-8c45-075e9240fd1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mt. Helix cross with fence railing and a background of a cloudy blue sky in La Mesa, a city in San Diego, California. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8484/c302ac4d-26ad-4ea7-a28c-ceb5ea79e009.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset view from Mount Helix in La Mesa, near San Diego, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8484/c3d3d476-586f-485a-bff9-ede925f67ecc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from Mount Helix, in La Mesa, near San Diego, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8484/0fa3bc38-9bbb-4533-9232-a1a6e7720bc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## La Mesa Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that La Mesa has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to La Mesa, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to La Mesa with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in La Mesa La Mesa is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in La Mesa, and make it a breeze to explore La Mesa and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in La Mesa to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to La Mesa, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in La Mesa. #### La Mesa attractions La Mesa has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in La Mesa to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of La Mesa. Looking for things to do in La Mesa can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of La Mesa or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to La Mesa attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-museum-of-illusions-entry-ticket.a50485214.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169055/da4435da-b137-45e8-a5e0-1aaa7d695324.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 1d+ 9.4/10 548 verified reviews Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-old-town-trolley-hop-on-hop-off-tour.a169055.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514400/c3682be2-e779-4be6-af2f-095c69fa2279.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour 2h 9.2/10 205 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £58 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/la-jolla-2-hour-kayak-tour-of-the-7-caves.a4514400.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego City Lights Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3907955/fcb14693-9145-4497-a52e-df7bfc5ecad7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego City Lights Night Tour 1h 30m 9.4/10 36 verified reviews Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-city-lights-night-tour.a3907955.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48193768/b44264f9-db27-4b7e-bcd7-4af756e2b001.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego 5h 30m 9/10 10 verified reviews Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/crossing-borders-tijuana-day-trip-from-san-diego.a48193768.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/702686/c0ca3f76-f36d-4941-b0fb-5486a4e3511b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset Sail Along the San Diego Skyline 2h 10/10 361 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-sunset-sailing-experience-on-san-diego-bay.a702686.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Glow Electric Boat night date experience in San Diego Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2841176/d64d2ef6-5da4-4900-9d07-eb33b2aa508c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glow Electric Boat night date experience in San Diego Bay 1h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/harbour-sailing-experience-small-group.a2841176.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214664/754670da-af8f-46fb-8215-2071fb7c98f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour 1h 30m 9.2/10 100 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diegos-gaslamp-quarter-historic-true-crime-tour.a1214664.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Kayak on the San Diego Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2886775/5d70d5e6-3235-441a-b04c-fe30d2d13cd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kayak on the San Diego Bay 1h 9.6/10 31 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kayak-on-the-san-diego-bay.a2886775.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 68 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169468/512c46cd-ffa9-43b5-a708-b12ec42fe6bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate 1d 9.8/10 1,501 verified reviews Free cancellation available £31 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uss-midway-museum-with-direct-to-gate.a169468.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3280085/d827a858-bc57-410e-91d0-e458588fc886.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway 30d 8.6/10 29 verified reviews Free cancellation available £93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-explorer-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-uss-midway.a3280085.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48193768/b44264f9-db27-4b7e-bcd7-4af756e2b001.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego 5h 30m 9/10 10 verified reviews Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/crossing-borders-tijuana-day-trip-from-san-diego.a48193768.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214664/754670da-af8f-46fb-8215-2071fb7c98f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter Historic True Crime Tour 1h 30m 9.2/10 100 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diegos-gaslamp-quarter-historic-true-crime-tour.a1214664.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Maritime Museum of San Diego Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/699295/d93dbe5d-d3bb-41af-9791-8db6263fc93c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Maritime Museum of San Diego Admission Ticket 2h 9.6/10 14 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/maritime-museum-of-san-diego-admission-ticket.a699295.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Whaley House Museum Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4963593/f960b663-f862-470b-b971-6e0af1ac090a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whaley House Museum Day Tour 6h 30m 9.4/10 10 verified reviews Free cancellation available £11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whaley-house-museum-day-tour.a4963593.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego: Old Town Ghost-Themed Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44647469/514ea46e-dfcd-4c2c-87e2-c8e98b108f43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego: Old Town Ghost-Themed Walking Tour 1h 30m 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-ghost-themed-walking-tour.a44647469.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Sinister Shadows of San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48146053/3414660a-be36-4904-8f9d-b2a473b79e6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sinister Shadows of San Diego Gaslamp Ghost Tours 1h 9.8/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-gaslamp-quarter-ghosts-and-crime-walking-tour.a48146053.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego: Rage Room Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52119924/96f57311-0c5b-4643-8cbb-995ef9badee4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego: Rage Room Experience 20m Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-rage-room-experience.a52119924.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Haunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4831788/05bbd2ed-7841-4d1a-bd79-b854fd4f56ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Haunted San Diego: The Only Ghost Tour with Exclusive Entry 1h 55m 9.4/10 164 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/haunted-san-diego-ghost-tour.a4831788.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 57 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Gaslamp Adventure Walking: Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47481153/85c45785-e1f7-4c8f-a951-5946c0f8de7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gaslamp Adventure Walking: Personalised Self-Guided App Tour 3h Free cancellation available £4 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-and-gaslamp-adventure-in-san-diego.a47481153.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![The Story of San Diego's Balboa Park A Walk Down El Prado](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50765406/29627586-fbe6-4250-b477-4d39b32c0f5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Story of San Diego's Balboa Park A Walk Down El Prado 2h 30m Free cancellation available £7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-story-of-san-diegos-balboa-park-a-walk-down-el-prado.a50765406.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Private San Diego Segway Fanatic Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1280408/2783207f-df68-4196-9452-6c6449b1cb85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private San Diego Segway Fanatic Tour 2h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £94 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-san-diego-segway-fanatic-tour.a1280408.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Bay Fishing Charter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49011653/93c82059-c3fe-499d-816f-abb293a5eea8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay Fishing Charter 4h Free cancellation available £900 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bay-fishing-charter.a49011653.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego Zoo Ticket and App Guided Tour Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51532030/31cb1b1d-855a-40b4-b66b-25f04cf26c1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Zoo Ticket and App Guided Tour Package 2h Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo-ticket-and-app-guided-tour-package.a51532030.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![GPS Talking GoCar 1HR Tour: City centre & Gaslamp](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386584/efd4ff8d-00bb-4bff-b0b3-8f5de8df8706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### GPS Talking GoCar 1HR Tour: City centre & Gaslamp 1h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gps-talking-gocar-1hr-tour-city-centre-gaslamp.a1386584.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Private Balboa Park Segway Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1280407/dcec2e95-5d0d-4e95-a5ae-eb1d3a8769d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Balboa Park Segway Tour 2h 10/10 59 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-balboa-park-segway-tour.a1280407.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Essential San Diego 5 Self Guided Walking Tours Bundle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51172998/7780f174-63af-46f1-99a1-6025f9353087.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Essential San Diego 5 Self Guided Walking Tours Bundle 8h Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/essential-san-diego-5-self-guided-walking-tours-bundle.a51172998.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![GoCar & Speedboat Land and Sea Adventure in San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389576/e5640166-530f-4bda-a122-ef8727cb7f83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### GoCar & Speedboat Land and Sea Adventure in San Diego 4h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £246 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gocar-speedboat-land-and-sea-adventure-in-san-diego.a1389576.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48225588/c455119d-56cc-47ca-9af9-1a08bf072b1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast 2h 9/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £67 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-e-bike-tour-to-torrey-pines-or-north-coast.a48225588.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 46 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/249262/6430755c-aaf5-4339-9000-11447afc253b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise 2h 9/10 24 verified reviews £85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-premier-champagne-brunch-cruise.a249262.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Dinner & Dancing Harbour Cruise in San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/280479/eea75f25-38a9-46f6-9196-e04983ac7a83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dinner & Dancing Harbour Cruise in San Diego 3h 8.8/10 64 verified reviews Free cancellation available £94 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dinner-dancing-harbour-cruise-in-san-diego.a280479.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Glow Electric Boat night date experience in San Diego Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2841176/d64d2ef6-5da4-4900-9d07-eb33b2aa508c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Glow Electric Boat night date experience in San Diego Bay 1h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/harbour-sailing-experience-small-group.a2841176.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![City Cruises San Diego: Premier Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169195/1f8fc7b6-f3da-4106-884a-1f1f26fcf6c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Cruises San Diego: Premier Dinner Cruise 3h 9/10 141 verified reviews £81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-premier-dinner-cruise.a169195.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Champagne Brunch Buffet](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/280447/b740d5f3-c5af-4c61-8b6a-1d3da3655cd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Champagne Brunch Buffet 2h 9.2/10 31 verified reviews Free cancellation available £94 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/champagne-brunch-buffet.a280447.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49411393/a05a4ec8-8bd3-42a2-ab92-ac7c0f4e7748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise 2h 30m 8/10 3 verified reviews £81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-signature-dinner-cruise.a49411393.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51952024/050289ee-12eb-44c0-b1fb-360bdd49facf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise 1h 15m 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-mission-bay-sunset-cruise.a51952024.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego Bay: 2.5 hour Pure Catamaran Sailing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49912383/1780cf7d-a3f4-4f8b-87d6-2e6d13bd211c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Bay: 2.5 hour Pure Catamaran Sailing Cruise 2h 30m 10/10 12 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-bay-2-5-hour-pure-catamaran-sailing-cruise.a49912383.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Sunday Dinner on the Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/280495/1b322ed5-379e-438e-94bf-41c3f7a2e7ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunday Dinner on the Bay 3h 9.6/10 31 verified reviews Free cancellation available £94 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunday-dinner-on-the-bay.a280495.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego: Old Town Tales, Tacos, and Tequila Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4865785/59b8fd14-dc93-4f65-a061-743653f7d5f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego: Old Town Tales, Tacos, and Tequila Walking Tour 2h 30m 10/10 13 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-old-town-tales-tacos-and-tequila-walking-tour.a4865785.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 20 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514400/c3682be2-e779-4be6-af2f-095c69fa2279.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Jolla Sea Cave Kayak Tour 2h 9.2/10 205 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £58 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/la-jolla-2-hour-kayak-tour-of-the-7-caves.a4514400.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Speed Boat Adventure Tour: Thrills on the San Diego Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/423137/6306cd89-8719-4585-a452-7269750ca304.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Speed Boat Adventure Tour: Thrills on the San Diego Bay 1h 30m 9.6/10 48 verified reviews Free cancellation available £71 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/speed-boat-adventure-tour.a423137.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Patriot Jet Boat Sightseeing Ride on San Diego Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/280459/91527301-db8d-4139-bb7f-8254227fca28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Patriot Jet Boat Sightseeing Ride on San Diego Bay 30m 9.6/10 84 verified reviews Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/patriot-jet-boat-sightseeing-ride-on-san-diego-bay.a280459.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Kayak on the San Diego Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2886775/5d70d5e6-3235-441a-b04c-fe30d2d13cd6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kayak on the San Diego Bay 1h 9.6/10 31 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kayak-on-the-san-diego-bay.a2886775.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![La Jolla: 2.5-Hour Kayak and Snorkel Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45932725/8fa845b2-8987-42e2-be54-da16039d1893.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### La Jolla: 2.5-Hour Kayak and Snorkel Tour 2h 30m 8.4/10 45 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £97 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/la-jolla-2-5-hour-kayak-and-snorkel-tour.a45932725.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5126373/7c9e0cce-58fd-4276-90a0-77b956d4cacd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2.5-Hour Small-Group Catamaran Sail with Drinks 2h 30m 9.8/10 67 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunset-sails-catamaran-in-san-diego-2-5-hours-small-groups.a5126373.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego: Sunset and Day Sailing Excursion with Drinks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46007794/1bbb41d8-6bbb-4963-860f-890e64b1d2b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego: Sunset and Day Sailing Excursion with Drinks 2h 30m 10/10 19 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-guided-sunset-sailing-cruise-with-drinks.a46007794.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego: Elliptical Paddle Board Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52197523/3f4806af-8076-41ec-b3aa-68e841d70ca7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego: Elliptical Paddle Board Rental 1h Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-elliptical-paddle-board-rental.a52197523.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![Mission Bay San Diego: Paddle Pub Family Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52161294/b10e325b-319c-4d23-a604-913496ce298e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mission Bay San Diego: Paddle Pub Family Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mission-bay-san-diego-paddle-pub-family-tour.a52161294.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ![San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speedboat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49249911/ef0619dc-5598-4f75-a204-7e8a4fd49d37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego: Whale and Dolphin Watching Speedboat Tour 3h Free cancellation available £141 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-whale-and-dolphin-watching-speedboat-tour.a49249911.activity-details?&rid=8484&location=La+Mesa&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in La Mesa | Number of things to do | 287 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Gaslamp Adventure Walking: Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](/things-to-do/private-walking-tour-and-gaslamp-adventure-in-san-diego.a47481153.activity-details): £4 | | Top 5 things to do | [San Diego Zoo](/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo.a169456.activity-details)[USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate](/things-to-do/uss-midway-museum-with-direct-to-gate.a169468.activity-details)[Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures](/things-to-do/oceanside-whale-and-dolphin-watching-adventures.a477590.activity-details)[LEGOLAND® California Resort](/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.activity-details)[San Diego's City Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](/things-to-do/san-diegos-city-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a280451.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures](/things-to-do/oceanside-whale-and-dolphin-watching-adventures.a477590.activity-details)[San Diego's City Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](/things-to-do/san-diegos-city-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a280451.activity-details)[San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea](/things-to-do/san-diego-seal-tour-by-land-sea.a169163.activity-details)[City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise](/things-to-do/san-diego-premier-champagne-brunch-cruise.a249262.activity-details)[Whale Watching Cruise](/things-to-do/whale-watching-with-birch-aquarium-naturalists.a280469.activity-details) | | With kids | [San Diego Zoo](/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo.a169456.activity-details)[Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures](/things-to-do/oceanside-whale-and-dolphin-watching-adventures.a477590.activity-details)[LEGOLAND® California Resort](/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.activity-details)[San Diego's City Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](/things-to-do/san-diegos-city-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a280451.activity-details)[San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea](/things-to-do/san-diego-seal-tour-by-land-sea.a169163.activity-details) | ## What to do in La Mesa --- ### Popular places to visit #### Mount Helix Park Learn about the local history of Casa de Oro-Mount Helix with a stop at Mount Helix Park. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Helix-Park-Mount-Helix.d553248621532638445.Attraction) #### Computer Museum of America You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Computer Museum of America during your trip to La Mesa. Attend a sporting event while in this walkable area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Computer-Museum-Of-America-La-Mesa.d553248621532638441.Attraction) #### La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center Enjoy an outing to La Mesa Memorial Fine Arts Center during your stay in La Mesa. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Mesa-Memorial-Fine-Arts-Center-La-Mesa.d1003030640010285056.Attraction) ### Explore areas of La Mesa ![Cross on Mount Helix, in La Mesa, California.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474371/cab8ef3a-9055-4abe-8b0f-bf476b3c891e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Helix If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mount Helix and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Helix Park and The Magnolia. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Mesa-Mount-Helix.dx553248635976474371) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Windsor Hills While there might not be top attractions in Windsor Hills, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena. [](https://expedia.co.uk/La-Mesa-Windsor-Hills.dx553248635976482085) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from La Mesa ![San Diego](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177689/b598726d-dc13-43d2-832c-8faa62c70ceb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### San Diego ![Clustered rocks in El Cajon, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6632/0858dde6-97e0-4f56-bae7-9c0907030bfa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### El Cajon ![Ripe lemon on tree - California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177690/70130076-09f4-4d5e-9cf8-a60547e49c21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lemon Grove ![MARCH 15, 2019 - LAKE ELSINORE, CA, USA - "Super Bloom" California Poppies in Walker Canyon outside of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177858/ddb44d73-7045-4224-a706-f39c6f2c574b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Spring Valley ## Frequently asked questions ### Is La Mesa worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in La Mesa? ### What is the top tourist attraction in La Mesa? ### Is three days enough to stay in La Mesa? ### Is La Mesa a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in La Mesa with kids? > - [San Diego Zoo](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo.a169456.activity-details) > - [Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oceanside-whale-and-dolphin-watching-adventures.a477590.activity-details) > - [LEGOLAND® California Resort](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.activity-details) > - [San Diego's City Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diegos-city-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a280451.activity-details) > - [San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-seal-tour-by-land-sea.a169163.activity-details) ### What to do in La Mesa for adults? ### Are there free things to do in La Mesa? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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