San Diego Walking Tour: Downtown La Mesa

La Mesa Blvd-West End

From the La Mesa Depot, head back north a few steps to La Mesa Blvd. and head west. This short stretch of a couple of blocks consists of the western end of downtown. Notice the small businesses that dot the boulevard: a sign shop, thrift stores, shoe repair, chocolatier, billiard supply, small savings and loan, coffee house. These shops give true flavor to La Mesa. Across the street, notice the large mixed use complex adjacent to the trolley station - it was built over a decade ago, and though it dwarfs the other buildings, it did help to rejuvenate the downtown district. Continue to head west and you'll come across San Filippo's pizza. This venerable establishment has been at this location forever and continues to serve up delicious pizza. It's definitely the place to go for pizza in downtown La Mesa.