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Mira Mesa

California, United States · North America

About Mira Mesa

Mira Mesa works well as a base: 10 minutes from Sorrento Valley, 19km from SeaWorld San Diego.

Mira Mesa is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 70,000, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Mira 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 Mira Mesa to your route.

About Mira Mesa

Mira Mesa (Spanish for "Table View"), which was established in the late 1960s, is a community and neighborhood in San Diego, California. The city-recognized Mira Mesa Community Plan Area is roughly bounded by Interstate 15 on the east, Interstate 805 on the west, the Los Peñasquitos Canyon on the north and Marine

Read more Corps Air Station Miramar on the south. Most of the community plan area is referred to as Mira Mesa; the community plan area also includes the neighborhoods of Sorrento Valley and Sorrento Mesa. The Mira Mesa neighborhood, as defined by the San Diego Police Department's neighborhood map, is roughly bounded by Interstate 15 to the east, Camino Santa Fe to the west, the Los Peñasquitos Canyon to the north and Carroll Canyon to the south.

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Where is Mira Mesa located?

Mira Mesa is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 32.9156 latitude, -117.1439 longitude.

What is the population of Mira Mesa?

Mira Mesa has a population of approximately 70,000 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
70,000
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
32.9156, -117.1439

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Mira Mesa

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

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SeaWorld San Diego

Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.

19 km · about 20 min drive

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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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.

24 km · about 30 min drive

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LEGOLAND California

Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Mira Mesa.

Sorrento Valley

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 5,000

Rancho Penasquitos

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 60,000

Fairbanks Ranch

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 3,148

Poway

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 50,157

Del Mar

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 4,351

Rancho Santa Fe

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 3,117

La Jolla

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 42,808

Solana Beach

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 13,449

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