[quote=protorio]So, we’re looking in La Mesa, hopefully within walking distance to the village. The 1940’s downtown is sleepy, but the pedestrian culture is why its in first place for me. . . .
I’ve really gotten my head around La Mesa – and for a costal kid (albeit Linda Vista), that’s saying a lot. Lots of families I know are moving out there from S/N Park, Normal Heights, etc. and getting interesting, large houses, walking to Riviera and downtown, mixing in with the august and stylish old folks from Mt. Helix at the Henry’s… Its a 25 minute bike ride to Blind Lady. 10 miles to the Big Bay. I rode my bike up Windsor Hill a few weeks ago, and was stunned at the view. La Mesa seemed closer than I’d always imagined it. Then I’m walking down Adams Ave in Normal Heights, and what’s looming in front of me? Mt. Helix.[/quote]
Lol, protorio, I’ve never lived in East County, but I love LM, too. Yes, the westerly (out the mouth of mission bay) AND easterly (churches, cross on helix, etc.) views from atop Windsor Hill ARE stunning!!
Many of my fav unusual over-the-top, “garish” (as joetsz would say) ’60’s abodes are situated on narrow, hairpin-turn roads on Mr. Helix (with limited lighting and guardrails…lol)! I have had vertigo since the mid-nineties and cannot tolerate this kind of road and I would feel unsafe driving them.
I also love cruising the village and browsing the antique, second-hand shops and bookstores there.
Out of all the areas you mentioned, I can see why families are gravitating to LM. Good luck in your search.
