Things to Do with Kids in La Mesa, CA

  • TripBuzz found 263 things to do with kids in or near La Mesa, California, including 231 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Diego, Poway, Chula Vista and La Jolla.
  • From Lake Murray to La Mesa Municipal Pool, the La Mesa area offers 88 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Arts & Crafts Classes, Theaters and Playgrounds.
  • Visitors can board a local San Diego Trolley to visit La Mesa, California, one of the few cities served by the trolley line. While in town visitors can shop the local antique mall or the more upscale and modern Grossmont Center, afterwards grabbing a bite to eat at the charming Trolley Stop Deli or one of the many other dining options.
  • TripBuzz found 263 things to do with kids in or near La Mesa, California, including 231 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Diego, Poway, Chula Vista and La Jolla.
  • From Lake Murray to La Mesa Municipal Pool, the La Mesa area offers 88 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Arts & Crafts Classes, Theaters and Playgrounds.
  • Visitors can board a local San Diego Trolley to visit La Mesa, California, one of the few cities served by the trolley line. While in town visitors can shop the local antique mall or the more upscale and modern Grossmont Center, afterwards grabbing a bite to eat at the charming Trolley Stop Deli or one of the many other dining options.
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44.5 Miles
86% 7 votes
Specialty Museums 123 West AlvaradoStreet, Fallbrook, CA MoreLess Info
Tourists can view jewels found in local mines at the Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Museum. Along with a diverse collection of gems and minerals, the museum has a gift shop where many treasures can be purchased.
44.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Theaters 200 N Main Avenue, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
Formerly a movie theater, Fallbrook's Mission Theatre is now a performing arts venue that hosts a variety of live musical and theatrical productions. The theater offers dance and drama classes, as well.
45.2 Miles
91% 11 votes
Farms & Ranches 5452 5th Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
With produce stands set up all over the region, Temecula Valley Strawberry Farms grows a variety of seasonal strawberries at its farm. Visitors can take a tour of the farm and take a basket to pick their own strawberries.
47.0 Miles
40% 5 votes
Botanical Gardens 38420 Dos Cameos Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1990, the Emerald Forest Bird Gardens is a bird care facility located on 40 acres of scenic land. Toucans, parrots, and other softbills are among the birds that call the gardens home.
47.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Hiking Trails Borrego Springs, CA MoreLess Info
A 1.5 mile trek, the Elephant Trees Trail will take you on a self-guided walk up to view a rarely seen Elephant tree. Depending on the time of year there is plenty of flora and fauna to discover as well.
47.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Canyon Borrego Springs, CA MoreLess Info
Located in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Sandstone Canyon is situated at the end of a number of washes that are vehicle accessible. Narrow slots in sandstone formations and desert vegetation enrich this 15 mile desert canyon hike.
48.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Co Hwy S22, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 MoreLess Info
Despite its somewhat unsettling name, Hellhole Canyon is actually a quite scenic hiking destination. A six mile round trip hike, the trail through Hellhole Canyon culminates at a 24 foot waterfall, an anomaly in this desert setting.
49.2 Miles
98% 589 votes
National & State Parks 200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 MoreLess Info
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a great place to explore the desert and all the amazing rock formations. The park has many interesting hiking trails and a visitor center with its informative exhibits and helpful staff. Camping is available at the parking with RVs, hook-ups or tents.
49.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Mountains Borrego Springs, CA MoreLess Info
Granite Mountain area includes a few old gold mines that you can explore. Great paths for 4x vehicles.
49.5 Miles
83% 12 votes
Walking Trails Borrego Springs, CA MoreLess Info
The Yaqui Well is a scenic desert site that features a well-marked trail and nearby camp grounds. The site is a popular destination for bird watching, and is purportedly home to the legendary Ghost Dancers.
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