La Mesa Springs Shopping Center — Attraction in La Mesa

It only gets three stars right now. Although the property management company is removing the grass and replacing it with an extremely beautiful xeriscape, the Vons is using precious water to clean their front entrance walkway. Just because it rained quite a bit doesn't mean you can ignore the water restrictions in place. Southern California is really a desert and San Diego has the highest water rates in the state. The Albert's Mexican restaurant here is mediocre compared to the Rancho San Diego and Lakeside locations. California Coast has been my credit union for the past eight years although I seldom use this location. Panda Express has good eats at other locations, never dined at this one and there is a huge Chinese buffet that features seafood which I have wanted to try but never got around to actually going in. A dental office took over the culinary school, the sports bar is no longer here, but the Taekwondo dojo is still going strong. There is also a nail salon, beauty supply shop, and a few other shops here. I feel other shopping malls should follow this example. The ones in Rancho San Diego are huge wasters of water, as are the apartment complexes there. They even filled the fountain with succulents. Get Vons on board with water smart practices and I will change the rating...

Has a great variety of shops. Caters to a large variety of customers. It has your basic grocery store, pet supply store, Mexican food shop, buffet, beauty supply, and pool hall. Then there are the cool shops, like Myztic Isle. It is your new age type shop with books, stones, incense, and classes. Has a great vibe. Of course there is a Starbucks. Also last but not least, Crazy Fred's! Best comic book store around. Fred is really generous and hosts all kinds of Magic the Gathering and D&D sessions. My tween son is a regular, and I always feel that he is in a safe...

It is a busy shopping center with a Vons, a bank (I cannot recall which one) and a bar called Joltin Joes! There is also a great facility called Rhombus Counseling Center located in on the second level of the shopping center (it may be a bit difficult to find if you have never been there OR if you have driven there and have never noticed the second level). Although it is a large shopping center it is very busy over there. I. Addition they have some other little stores and things...