The City of La Mesa is located directly East of the City of San Diego. It is bordered on the Northeast by the City of El Cajon, on the Southwest by the City of Lemon Grove and on the Southeast by the County of San Diego.

This is an area with a rich agricultural tradition that now focuses more on the high technology sector.

This is one of the most tropical places in all of the Unites States and living here is essentially like living in a holiday destination. There is plenty of warm weather, the beach is a short drive away and the days a very long.

La Mesa is a "general law" city, which derives its power from State law and uses the State Governmental Code to enumerate the City's powers and form of government. In this case, La Mesa employs a "Council-Manager" form of government. In this arrangement, the council is responsible for determining policy, and the City Manager ensures that such policy is implemented.

If you want to live in one of the southern most cities in all of America, La Mesa is the place for you and your real estate dollars. So take a chance on a beautiful So Cal dream city and make the investment that will last a lifetime. In La Mesa, your California dream in will be a reality.