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La Mesa Villa
4332 Parks Ave,
La Mesa,
CA
91941
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Known for its abundance of shopping and urban parks, La Mesa is a pristine urban destination in Southern California. With all of the city’s amenities and attractions, it’s no wonder so many renters flock to this family-friendly town.
Public transportation takes you throughout the town, and the surrounding highways are a quick option for commuting to nearby cities such as San Diego, located just 10 miles southwest of La Mesa. With a wonderful compilation of upscale apartments and houses, the city’s rentals boast a variety of amenities and residential perks, so there’s truly something for everyone.
For premier department shopping and the best eats in town, you’ll want to explore the popular Grossmont Center. But for grocery shopping and every day conveniences, try La Mesa Springs Shopping Center or one of the many other shopping centers spread across the city.
For being considered an urban area, La Mesa houses wonderful grassy areas in its multitude of community parks.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.4 mi |
La Mesa Villa is within 14 minutes or 4.7 miles from San Diego State University. It is also near Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-6
524 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
591 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,480 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
284 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
38 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in La Mesa include La Mesa Boulevard, located 1.3 miles from La Mesa Villa. La Mesa Villa is near San Diego International, located 12.6 miles or 19 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 5.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 15 min | 10.2 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 13.2 mi |
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Drive: | 27 min | 19.7 mi |
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Drive: | 35 min | 26.7 mi |
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Drive: | 39 min | 30.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 19 min | 12.6 mi |
Time and distance from La Mesa Villa.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
La Mesa Villa has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Lamar County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Chollas Lake Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.4 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi |
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Sweetwater Lane County Park
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.7 mi |
La Mesa Villa has 5 parks within 5.7 miles, including Eucalyptus County Park, Lamar County Park, and Mt. Helix Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
La Mesa Villa has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System which is 2.8 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 10.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 18.5 mi |
La Mesa Villa is 10.3 miles from San Diego Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including USMC Air Station Miramar.
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4332 Parks Ave
La Mesa, CA 91941