La Mesa · San Diego County, CA
Cheap things to do in La Mesa
Scout analyzed 49 La Mesa places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
49
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
La Mesa Bistro & Bakery
Casual cafe offering breakfast & lunch favorites with fresh-baked bread, plus outdoor seating.
Food & Drink
Hacienda Cazadores
Food & Drink
Smokey and The Brisket BBQ
Vintage diner offering brisket flatbreads, burgers & share plates, plus draft beer.
Food & Drink
Riviera Supper Club and Turquoise Room
Lively spot to grill your own steak or order prepared entrees along with cocktails.
Food & Drink
Brew Coffee Spot
Outdoors
Aztec Park
3.96-acre municipal park offering barbeque sites, as well as picnic areas & urban walking trails.
Outdoors
Northmont Park
Outdoors
Mt. Helix Park
High point offering views of San Diego, with a large amphitheater hosting plays, lectures & events.
Food & Drink
Aromi Italian Cuisine
Food & Drink
Centifonti's Bar & Restaurant
Comfy, all-day option for American & Italian eats, plus candies, gelato, draft beer & sports on TV.
Food & Drink
Ney Restaurant
Food & Drink
Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar
Casual, clubby seafood chain serving up surf 'n' turf, oysters on the half shell, fish tacos & more.
Nightlife
The Hills Pub
Hip, casual watering hole with reclaimed-wood decor & a menu of burgers, tacos & elevated pub grub.
Food & Drink
Mastiff Kitchen La Mesa
Food & Drink
Lightbulb Coffee La Mesa
Food & Drink
Better Buzz Coffee La Mesa
Outdoors
La Mesita Park
Green space with play equipment, grassy areas, picnic sites, tennis courts, a path & a skate park.
San Carlos
Lake Murray Community Park
Outdoors
Spring Valley County Park
Outdoors
Collier Park
7.7-acre city park featuring a playground, lighted tennis courts, picnic tables, BBQs & green space.
Food & Drink
Curbside Eatery & Drinkery
Outdoors
Vista La Mesa Park
Food & Drink
Sheldon's Service Station
Creative breakfast & lunch dishes are served at this homey neighborhood hangout with a shaded patio.
Outdoors
La Mesa Secret Stairs
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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