Mira Mesa Mall

It’s obvious this commercial center has had its better days and was the was my go-​to spot for many of my friends that grew up in the area since it was local. I didn’t grow up here. The other choices were always either the base or one of the many malls, UTC, Mission Valley. Since then, there are many places to shop, but Mira Mesa Mall still remains with a bright future with recent additions like Chic-​Fil-​A and the forthcoming Crab Hut.
Parking is never a problem unless you’re lazy to walk but that’s your problem. There’s a variety of tenants so there should be no excuse to not find what you need.
One of the Major tenants is located in the rear, the Mira Mesa Lanes. As with any bowling alley, it’s old, but keeps on rolling. There you’ll find locals keeping this joint alive.

Let’s be honest, this is a strip mall. I come regularly anyway, they have an ok selection of stores and places to eat. Still, it kinda feels stagnant here, there’s nothing too exciting here. It really can be summed up when you see the old men playing chess at the starbucks here instead of hipster students on their macbooks. Not that that’s a bad thing necessarily, but you get the point.

I would not call this a mall by my standards. It’s more like just a shopping center with a lot of closed or vacant stores and rude people.

This ‘mall’ needs to be remodeled. Everytime I shop here, I feel like im being transported back to 1990’s Mira Mesa… just without the old stores like Mervyn’s that are long gone now. I remember getting lost here because I couldn’t find l&l’s bbq lol. The only good places to eat and shop at are the ones facing the street such as yogurtland, marshalls, manna bbq, chick fil a, sometimes vons… but other than that, I just find the layout of this place to be awkward. Even the ancient bowling alley is placed in an awkward part of the shopping center. I’m not impressed with much that’s going on here, but at least it gets an additional star for being convenient.

Love hate relationship with this shopping center. The mall has a variety of places to shop or eat — depending on your mood or your needs.
If you park your car on one side of the «mall» you can pretty much spend the whole day shopping here. I can get lost at Bed, Bath and Beyond, then hop over Marshall’s for a quick peek, then maybe walk over to Manna BBQ and then dessert over at Baskin Robbins or YogurtLand. Yup, there’s even the bowling alley in the back.
HOWEVER, you run the risk of unsafe drivers and people who do not know how to park. Some spaces are tiny, so don’t be surprised if you get a door ding. Yes, some people do not know how to slow down in pedestrian zones or perhaps some people just don’t care?!
I’ve seen some shady people in the area so be mindful of your surroundings.

Be very very careful there. I was attacked by a black man by the jewelry store/​dollar store. It was out of the blue and for no apparent reason. I had just left Baskin Robbins with my 5 month pregnant wife and we were walking toward Marshalls with our ice cream cones and the man was obviously doing some scam because I saw he had just been rejected by a worried looking female walking to her car. He kept yelling at us «excuse me» multiple times and walking toward us. I told him «just stay away» and then he bum rushed me like a psycho path. I ran out into the street with him chasing me. I yelled out for help and yelled at people to call 911. He then left the area after calling me names and taunting me. I have also been solicited a few times there by homeless people and witnessed another person shooting drugs. They seriously need to have some kind of security there, which they don’t. I would never in a million years go there at night if I was a lone female. Be warned and please be safe.

Long evening in the office. My last session with a client turned into a double. Headed to Chick fil A for dinner. Really wanted something more than a vanilla shake. Inquired if they would ever add coffee to the shake if asked… left with a mocha shake. Made my night!!!

This was my go-​to spot when I was growing up in the area.
I remember when it was still new and the only other place to shop was the Miramar Navy Exchange or Mission/​Fashion Valley. University Town Center (La Jolla/​Golden Triangle) wasn’t built yet and Mira Mesa Blvd. ended at Reagan Rd, not at the 805 fwy.
It was a place where the community would hold events besides shop for goods. This was the only decent place to eat besides 7 – 11, McDonalds or Picnic N Chicken.
Kohl’s used to be Mervyns and before that it was Walker Scott. There was a Pizza Hut (in the mall), Toys Etc, Coles Bookstore, Karmelcorn, Cracker Barrel, Winchells, Baskin Robbins, Schwinn Bikes, B4 Sporting Goods, Handyman, Betsy’s Bakery, Sav-​Ons, Newberrys and Duffy’s Records & Tapes (before there was a Wherehouse). These businesses are long gone, but a fond memory now. The only things remain from the old days are Mandarin Garden and Vons.
The Mira Mesa Lanes are still hopping but it’s showing it’s age. Like the mall, it stood the test of time, got a little face lift but still going strong. Mira Mesa has changed and matured, so has the mall.
Sure, there are many other shopping options available in the area but you go here because it’s handy and convenient.
Like a box of tissue.

Watch out for the crazy drivers!
This shopping center (not a mall) has gotten better. The hidden gem in this shopping center is Dressbarn. Who would want to shop at a barn right? but it actually is a great store (think macy’s womens dpt), they also have Bed, Bath and Beyond, styles for less, carters, dollar tree and oh, a bowling alley (cheap bowling in the am).
They also have lots of great food places. Extreme Pita, Chipotle, Sushi hut and more, they also have a few banks in this shopping center and my favorite yogurt shop (yogurtland).
This «mall» only gets two stars though because I really think they should get more «hip» shops. After 3pm there are a lot of annoying kids running around the shopping cener (the HS i s up the street). And also because of their security. One time I got to the shopping center around 9am and I saw a man walking around the parking lot looking into cars. Looked really shady. I looked around to see if I saw security but I didn’t. I looked for a phone number on line but couldn’t find one. I found one on here but it’s wrong. Hope this man didn’t break into a car.

I am not going to rate the Mira Mesa Mall on the people who drive like morons, inconsiderate slow ass-​in-​front-​of-​you but speed-​up-​when-​you-​try-​to-​walk-​around them jerks… Good selection of stores tho.
People who come here are morons (me included) — but if you have a deep bs-​meter, and can tolerate no personal bubbles and rude people — then maybe this is the area for you. LOL

This mall has come a long way…
It used to be run down and old, but lots of new stores are keeping it fresh and fun once again.
Highlights include:
My workplace — RC Realty of San Diego (come visit and buy or rent a place).
Yogurtland
Starbucks
Baskin Robbins
Chick Fil A
L&L BBQ
Petco
Chipotle
Mira Mesa Bowl
Walk around one time and you’ll find something to enjoy.

I agree with what the Unilocaler above me. There is nothing there but a vons, marshalls, bed bath and beyond, daniel’s jewelers, some salon and a blocbuster video. Dats all I can think of. lol

«Mira Mesa Mall is hoppin’; there’s just no better place for shoppin’…»
When I think mall, I see at least envision indoors, 2 stories (at least) and shops galore.
At Mira Mesa Mall, you won’t find any of these things. Now, if it was called «Tumbleweeds Etc.,» then maybe that’d be a more fitting name.