Best Arts and Culture Places in La Mesa

We've collected top 10 mentioned arts and culture places in La Mesa from other articles such as Fodor's Choice, Time Out San Diego, Family Destinations Guide.

Best Arts and Culture Places 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."
Mentioned by 10Best
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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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Mentioned by sealtours.com
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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."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
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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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Mentioned by 10Best
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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."
Mentioned by Holidify
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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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White Box Contemporary
White Box Contemporary
5 (1 ratings)
225 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by LaJolla.com
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"But it was clear that this gallery used some type of review management platform, as visitors had nothing but nice things to say. And although White Box Contemporary only dated back to 2011, it quickly became one of the best venues in and around the San Diego area. Opened and managed by artist and international art dealer Alexander Salazar, this was the place to be in the region for access to works from top new talent."
basileIE Gallery & Event Space Rental
basileIE Gallery & Event Space Rental
4.3 (8 ratings)
2070 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, USA
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Mentioned by San Diego Travel Blog
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"Where: 2070 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113 Designer and former restaurateur Paul Basile teamed up with artist C. Martino to launch BasileIE, a gallery in the culturally diverse, downtown-adjacent neighborhood of Barrio Logan. Smack between Chicano Park and a piñata store, the gallery focuses on highlighting contemporary art from undiscovered and under-appreciated artists."
Athenaeum Art Center
Athenaeum Art Center
4.8 (6 ratings)
1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, USA
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Mentioned by HereIn
Art Guide
"The second location of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, the AAC offers four exhibition spaces, an event space, a fully equipped print studio, a kiln, and art studio. www.ljathenaeum.org/aac. 1955 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113"
The Map & Atlas Museum of La Jolla
The Map & Atlas Museum of La Jolla
4.8 (38 ratings)5 (41 ratings)
7825 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Pigment
Pigment
4.6 (644 ratings)
Airy shop carrying a wide range of items for the home, from furniture to plants to kitchen supplies.
3801 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
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Mentioned by San Diego 5 days itinerary
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"Don’t miss Pigment, my favorite store in ALL of San Diego! If you’re more of the outdoorsy type, head over to Cabrillo National Monument. You can check out the vintage Point Loma lighthouse and take in gorgeous views of the city harbor. Try to time your visit with low tide, because you’ll be able to check out the tide pools for creatures."
Mentioned by Jasmine Alley
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"Not only is Pigment a great place to pick up some cute gifts for you and your friends, but it is also a very Instagrammable place in San Diego!. The store has ultra-cute backgrounds and a super chic three-toned pink mural outside the North Park location."
Mentioned by AFAR Media
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"Located in a renovated warehouse, this artsy gift shop is a dream for lovers of succulents and other cacti. In addition to pale-green air plants and coral-colored water bottles that match San Diego’s dusty color palette, merchandise runs the..."

Best Breweries and Beer Places in La Mesa

Golden Hill Market
Golden Hill Market
4.4 (106 ratings)
2044 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
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South Park Brewing Company
South Park Brewing Company
4.4 (126 ratings)
Brewery serving more than 13 small-batch beers on tap, plus tacos, in a laid-back setting.
1517 30th St, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
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Home Brewing Co. (Brewery) & The Homebrewer (Supplies)
Home Brewing Co. (Brewery) & The Homebrewer (Supplies)
4.9 (128 ratings)
Specialty store offering classes, books & ingredients for making brews, wines & cheeses at home.
2911 El Cajon Blvd #2, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
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Top Best Chinese Restaurants in La Mesa

Chef Chin
Chef Chin
4.2 (155 ratings)
A Chinese menu including Sichuan dishes is presented along with beer & wine in refined quarters.
4433 Convoy St Ste A, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
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Fortunate Son Chinese
Fortunate Son Chinese
4.2 (56 ratings)
2943 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116, USA
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China 1968
China 1968
4.4 (331 ratings)
Familiar Chinese dishes prepared in a modest, lavender-walled space with tables & counter seating.
500 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA
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Churches and Cathedrals in La Mesa

Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church
Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church
5 (11 ratings)4 (2 ratings)
959 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
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Resurrection Lutheran Church
Resurrection Lutheran Church
5 (5 ratings)3 (1 ratings)
1111 5th St, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
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St Agnes Catholic Church
St Agnes Catholic Church
4.8 (58 ratings)5 (4 ratings)
1140 Evergreen St, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near La Mesa

Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista
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Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
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