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Retirement Living In La Mesa - California


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Area Description

The city of La Mesa is known as the "Jewel of the Hills" since its early beginnings. It is located a short drive from downtown San Diego, the mountains and the beaches. More than 55,000 people now call this desirable city their home.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   La Mesa is famous for Oktoberfest, Farmer's Market, Car Show, Flag Day Parade, Christmas in the Village and many art galleries and antique shops. The La Mesa area boasts many outdoor activities including fishing, boating, biking and running at Lake Murray, panoramic views from Mt. Helix, and hiking Cowles Mountain and nearby Mission Gorge Trails. Local merchants and business owners bask in year-round sunshine as they showcase their goods and services outside for shoppers to see. This unique downtown business community boasts dozens of antique shops and many streets of indoor and outdoor dining. Merchants in other areas of the city, including the Grossmont Center regional mall, Fletcher Parkway and Lake Murray Boulevard, offer a variety of restaurants, big box and family-owned retail stores and many recreational parks for locals and visitors to enjoy.

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Public transportation
We have the Metropolitan Transit System, as well as buses that travel to many surrounding areas. The Rides4Neighbors program offers safe, reliable, personalized transportation to adults over 60, or disabled adults, who cannot drive. Rides are provided by our volunteer drivers who truly care about each and every individual they transport.

Medical Facilities


Sharp Grossmont Hospital, located in La Mesa, is the largest health care facility in East San Diego County and is known for outstanding programs in heart care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, robotic surgery, stroke care and women's health. The emergency room is one of the nation's most technologically advanced intensive care and emergency facilities. Sharp Grossmont is a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In La Mesa, California?

For those of you that retire in La Mesa, you will have pleasant temperatures year-round.

Winter temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in La Mesa such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect a few days of rain.

Summertime in La Mesa is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings.

If you retire in La Mesa, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Expect a few days above 90°.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  45 F°  57 F°  69 F°
 Feb  46 F°  57 F°  69 F°
 Mar  49 F°  59 F°  70 F°
 Apr  51 F°  62 F°  73 F°
 May  56 F°  65 F°  75 F°
 Jun  59 F°  69 F°  79 F°
 Jul  63 F°  73 F°  84 F°
 Aug  64 F°  75 F°  86 F°
 Sep  62 F°  73 F°  85 F°
 Oct  56 F°  68 F°  79 F°
 Nov  49 F°  61 F°  73 F°
 Dec  44 F°  56 F°  68 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  1  0
 Feb  0  0  0
 Mar  0  0  0
 Apr  1  0  0
 May  1  0  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  5  0  0
 Aug  8  0  0
 Sep  8  0  0
 Oct  3  0  0
 Nov  1  0  0
 Dec  0  1  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  6  42 %
 Feb  3 "  6  43 %
 Mar  2 "  6  47 %
 Apr  1 "  4  49 %
 May  0 "  2  53 %
 Jun  0 "  1  56 %
 Jul  0 "  1  60 %
 Aug  0 "  0  61 %
 Sep  0 "  1  60 %
 Oct  1 "  2  53 %
 Nov  1 "  4  45 %
 Dec  2 "  5  40 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  0 "  0  0
 Feb  0 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  0 "  0  0


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Cost of Living for La Mesa, CA

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Senior Assistance in La Mesa, CA

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