Mira Mesa was established in the 1950s as a residential area for the Naval Air Station at Miramar to the south. The neighborhood runs across the southern edge of the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve between I-15 and I-5. Mira Mesa Boulevard bisects the area and provides shopping and office space. A new commercial development that includes a movie complex and a number of popular stores has been constructed near the I-15 intersection. A thriving group of Vietnamese restaurants and markets can be found near the intersection of Black Mountain Road.  Further west, newer business parks and office buildings take advantage of the area's easy access to both I-805 and I-5. 

Mira Mesa

Good Shepherd Catholic School 

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Christ The Cornerstone Academy

Twain Mesa Satellite

Rainbow Kids Integral School 

Mira Mesa is also home to Miramar College, which has been acclaimed for its various vocational programs.


Transportation

Mira Mesa is located conveniently between the Interstate 15 and Interstate 805. Mira Mesa residents enjoy easy access to anywhere in San Diego County. The community is located only 20 minutes from the San Diego International Airport and Downtown San Diego. Park and Ride systems offer public transportation for commuters, as well as Metropolitan Transit System bus routes.

Recreation

Mira Mesa is full of activities for residents and visitors of all ages. Numerous community and neighborhood parks are spread throughout the area with activities ranging from Mira Mesa West Little League to ultimate frisbee. And in the middle of it all is the Mira Mesa Recreation Center with several softball fields, basketball courts, tot lot, and BBQ areas. The area also has a popular bowling alley, Mira Mesa Lanes, the San Diego Ice Arena, an aquatic center, and an Edwards Theater with 18 screens and IMAX.

Youngsters can hang out or see concerts by popular local performers at theEpicentre. Mira Mesa also has a Senior Center.