This week, the La Mesa Courier launched its annual Best of La Mesa competition, and Downtown News and Uptown News launched the annual Best of Uptown & Downtown San Diego contest.

These three publications — along with the Mission Times Courier, La Jolla Village News, Beach & Bay Press and Peninsula Beacon — are now part of Times of San Diego.

You, our readers, get to nominate and vote on the best businesses in La Mesa and San Diego’s uptown and downtown areas, ranging from who has the best cocktails to who holds the title of best veterinarian — and so many categories in between.

Local business owners can also claim their business listings to use our built-in promotion tools.

2025 Best of La Mesa

Nominate your favorite La Mesa businesses here; voting starts Sept. 12!

2025 Best of Uptow

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