Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in La Mesa

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Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in La Mesa

The San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art
4.6 (1368 ratings)4 (258 ratings)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views.
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
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Mentioned by sealtours.com
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"Considered one of the great small museums in the world, the Timken houses a wonderful collection of European old master paintings, American paintings, and Russian icons. Artists represented include Rembrandt, Rubens, Fragonard, Bierstadt, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, John Singleton Copley, and Eastman Johnson. Admission is always free."
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"Italian Renaissance, Dutch, Spanish and baroque pieces are exhibited, as well as contemporary paintings and sculptures. Works by Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Renoir, Pisarro, van Gogh and Dufy are rotated in display on the ground floor. Shop, sculpture garden and cafe with outdoor seating."
The New Children’s Museum
The New Children’s Museum
4.6 (1971 ratings)4 (174 ratings)
From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.
200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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"The Children’s Museum provides a dynamic, playful public space and community center for children and families—a place to experience exciting art exhibitions, hands-on studio projects, performances, birthday parties, in-depth classes, camps and educational programs. Across the street from the new building is a beautiful park, extending the museum visit outdoors with space for running, climbing, family picnics and a view of the trains and trolley going by."
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"This interactive children’s museum offers interactive art meant for kids. Installations are designed by artists, so tykes can learn principles of movement and physics while simultaneously being exposed to art and working out the ants in their pants. Exhibits change every 18 months or so, so there's always something new."
Museum of Photographic Arts
Museum of Photographic Arts
4.5 (426 ratings)4 (108 ratings)
More than 7,000 photos from 850 artists are showcased in a replica of a grand, ornate 1915 building.
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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"This world-class museum features extensive collections of still photographs, videos and films. The history of the medium is illustrated, from the earliest Daguerreotypes and albumen prints to modern laser holograms. A variety of artists are represented, including Alfred Stieglitz, Ben Shahn, Alberto Korda, Ansel Adams and Margaret Bourke-White."
Mentioned by PMCAOnline
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"The Museum of Photographic Arts, also known as (MOPA) is also located in Balboa Park. Founded in 1974, this museum represents one of the three museums in the US whose main focus is only the preservation and collection of photography. The main mission of this museum is to educate and inspire its visitors."
Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum
4.6 (170 ratings)4.5 (113 ratings)
Museum located in a historic building showcases folk art, craft & design from all over the globe.
Balboa Park, Plaza de Panama, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by 10Best
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"This museum presents exhibits of folk art from around the world, including Indonesia and New Guinea (multicolored masks, dolls, fertility symbols and shadow puppets) and Japan (decorative bottles, bowls and jars). Children will delight in the displays of international toys and antique carousels. Don't forget to visit the Collectors' Gallery/Museum Store for a wide selection of modern and antique arts and crafts."
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"The Mingei International museum in San Diego is a not-for-profit public art museum that collects, conserves, and manifests folk art, designs, and crafts. It is situated in the House of Charm, Balboa Park in San Diego, California. The word Mingei means 'Art of the people'."
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
4.2 (109 ratings)4 (179 ratings)
Boutique featuring museum-branded products & gifts, including jewelry, fine art books & decor items.
700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Exclusive Collections Gallery, Solana Beach
Exclusive Collections Gallery, Solana Beach
4.4 (44 ratings)
212 S Cedros Ave #104, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA
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Timken Museum of Art
Timken Museum of Art
1500 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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"Even if you’re broke, the Timken Museum of Art is always free, and if you have a Bank of America card, the San Diego Museum of Art and the Museum of Photogenic Arts are free on certain days. If you love art, check out the Spanish village. These are historic buildings turned art galleries and stores which have a lot of their work for sale. Even just walking through this area is a fun experience."
San Diego Art Institute
San Diego Art Institute
4.5 (108 ratings)
1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Leisure Pass Group
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"By Oleg Alexandrov (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons. Visit this vibrant, community-driven museum and get a taste of the San Diego art scene right at the source: the San Diego Art Institute. This museum's mission is to connect contemporary artists from southern California and northern Baja with audiences and to showcase art in a way that promotes cultural perspective and understanding."
Helmuth Projects
Helmuth Projects
5 (9 ratings)
1827 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by LaJolla.com
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"In 2011, Joshua Pavlick decided to turn a part of his home into an art exhibition space. And while that sounds like a wild idea, it’s paid off big time for Pavlick, local artists, and the community as a whole. Helmuth Projects was designed with the idea of helping lesser-known artists display their work to the masses."
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
4.2 (200 ratings)3.5 (30 ratings)
1100 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by sealtours.com
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"Located inside Balboa Park, the San Diego Museum of Art is one of the most popular indoor attractions in San Diego and plays host to a large collection of artwork. For those who enjoy viewing masterpieces created by European, American and Asian artists, the museum offers a broad selection of pieces including work from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as some from today’s most recognizable artists. The San Diego Museum of Art is the oldest and largest art museum in the region and welcomes guests from all over the world throughout the year."
Mentioned by JustLuxe
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"The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is spread out over two venues, one downtown and one in La Jolla. The museum is dedicated to serving their diverse audience through exhibits of art created since 1950. The downtown location features site-specific...[Learn more]"

Best Beach in La Mesa

Children's Pool La Jolla
Children's Pool La Jolla
4.7 (7037 ratings)
Protected sandy cove home to many adult harbor seals & their pups, open for swimming in summer.
834 Coast Blvd S, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Whispering Sands Beach
Whispering Sands Beach
5 (4 ratings)
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
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Mentioned by California Beaches
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"Whispering Sands Beach is a city beach located at the north end of Marine Street Beach in La Jolla. This area is sometimes referred to as Nicholson Point Park even though […]"
Mission Bay
Mission Bay
4.5 (555 ratings)
Centered on its namesake waterway, the Mission Bay neighborhood is more than 50% water and known for SeaWorld, which has rides, aquariums, and animal shows. A huge manmade water sports zone, popular for sailing and kitesurfing, occupies the western bay. Stand-up paddleboarders ply the calm waters off Fiesta Island, a peninsular park with a long beach. To the north, salt marsh preserves attract wading birds.
San Diego, CA, USA
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"San Diego's monument to sports and fitness, this 4,600-acre aquatic park has 27 miles of shoreline including 19 miles of sandy beaches."

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in La Mesa

THE LOT Liberty Station
THE LOT Liberty Station
4.5 (1765 ratings)
2620 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
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"THE LOT is a high-end Mediterranean restaurant located in an exciting entertainment hub, which serves up some of the best seafood in San Deigo. Developed and created for the local ..."
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"Movies and cheap eats equal an unbeatable evening in San Diego. Hit up both at THE LOT in Liberty Station. Take in the latest blockbusters or an Oscar-worthy favorite alongside the..."
Jsix
Jsix
4.2 (210 ratings)
Buzzy eatery draws fans with seafood-focused Californian fare & craft cocktails in a smart setting.
616 J St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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CRUST KITCHEN
CRUST KITCHEN
4.1 (943 ratings)
Ample portions of New American food & pizza served in a laid-back, contemporary dining room.
1201 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
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Best French Bakery in La Mesa

Clairemont Coffee
Clairemont Coffee
4.6 (271 ratings)
Arty coffee house with a locally focused menu featuring espresso drinks, smoothies & açaí bowls.
3095 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117, USA
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Clairemont Coffee sell great organic coffees roasted in San Diego County. They feature a single origin, rainforest blend, and a dark roast daily for brewed coffees. Clairemont Coffee carry 14 varieties of loose leaf teas and four ice teas."
Bread & Cie
Bread & Cie
4.6 (839 ratings)
Cafe/bakery offering artisanal French breads & pastries, plus sandwiches, salads & breakfast fare.
350 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
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Calypso Cafe
Calypso Cafe
4.3 (181 ratings)
505 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near La Mesa

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Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique
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Sycuan Golf Resort
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Courtyard San Diego Central
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$138 /night
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