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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
12 km · about 25 min drive
California, United States · North America
La Mesa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 12km from San Diego Zoo.
La Mesa is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 60,089, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, La Mesa sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add La Mesa to your route.
La Mesa (lit. 'The Table') is a city in San Diego County, California, United States, located nine miles (14 kilometers) east of downtown San Diego in Southern California. The population was 61,121 at the 2020 census, up from 57,065 at the 2010 census. Its civic motto is "the Jewel of the Hills."
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La Mesa is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 32.7678 latitude, -117.0231 longitude.
La Mesa has a population of approximately 60,089 people, making it a town in United States.
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World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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19 km · about 20 min drive
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37 km · about 40 min drive
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48 km · about 55 min drive
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