Del Mar Mesa, San Diego | |
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| Del Mar Mesa | |
 Del Mar Mesa boundaries and surrounding communities | |
  Del Mar Mesa, San Diego Location within Northwestern San Diego  Del Mar Mesa, San Diego Location within Northeastern San Diego | |
| Coordinates: 32°56′12″N 117°11′2″W / 32.93667°N 117.18389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Diego |
| City | San Diego |
Del Mar Mesa is a semi-rural residential community of 2,042 acres (8.26 km2) located in northern San Diego, California. The majority of the community was developed in the 2000s. Over 900 acres is preserved open space protected habitat. The community also has 10 miles of hiking, biking and riding trails. Minimum lot size is half acre. Del Mar Mesa is a part of District 1 which is represented by Councilmember Joe LaCava on the San Diego City Council.
A number of artifacts, including pottery, possibly dating back 9,000 to 10,000 years ago, were found in this community and are being studied by the San Diego Archaeological Center.[1]
- ^ "The Stone Age on Del Mar Mesa" (PDF). San Diego Archaeological Center. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2006. Retrieved March 23, 2007.