KEARNY MESA
About Kearny Mesa
Commercial and industrial businesses dominate Kearny Mesa, with single-family homes, apartments, townhomes, and condominiums peppered throughout. The Convoy District is arguably the most well-known (and most traversed) area of Kearny Mesa.
History
What began as a military base named Camp Kearny in 1917, Kearny Mesa eventually evolved into an aerospace hub that housed the small airport Montgomery Field and companies like General Dynamics.
The 1950s and 1960s saw an industrial boom in Kearny Mesa, followed by a commercial and retail expansion in the 1970s and 1980s. By the 1990s, the Pan-Asian influence began to make its mark in Kearny Mesa, primarily on Convoy Street.
Today
The Convoy District today is one of the hottest eating meccas in San Diego, with people traveling near and far to nosh on traditional and nouveau Asian dishes. Luxury apartment complexes have set their foothold in Kearny Mesa, blending more of the residential with the commercial.
Fun Facts
- Kearny Mesa is the headquarters of the Jack in the Box fast-food chain.
- The Box Creations project showcases works of art from BIPOC artists on local utility boxes.
If you’re new to Kearny Mesa, you’re likely interested in finding out the tried and true favorites of locals. Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. From coffee shops to eateries, these are some of the top picks of Kearny Mesa residents.
Local Favorites
Real Estate
The Kearny Mesa real estate sales and rental markets are ever evolving. We provide you with the latest data for the 9211 zip code from RentCast. Kearny Mesa also includes the 92123 zip code. Please visit our Serra Mesa page for those stats. The stats combine single-family and multi-family housing.