Joe Barajas
★★★★★
4 days ago
I had my 1968 MGB towed by Closeby Towing. Daniel was friendly, professional and the price was reasonable. Highly recommend.
💎The Jewel of the Hills
Towing
La Mesa
Your trusted tow truck in La Mesa — covering Downtown Village, Grossmont Center, Lake Murray & the I-8 corridor with 20-minute average response.
20 min
Avg Response
24/7
Always On
I-8
Corridor
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What Customers Say
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Paul Stevenson
★★★★★
1 week ago
Daniel was very professional and helpful. He got my Jeep Compass home after being stranded. I recommend CloseBy Towing in San Diego.
Brenda Valadez
★★★★★
13 hours ago
Great service! The driver arrived sooner than expected, and made a stressful situation much easier! If you ever need roadside assistance this is the company to call!
Jacob Perkins
★★★★★
14 hours ago
Fantastic and professional towing service. Very friendly and very fair, affordable prices. Would recommend to anyone looking for a tow.
Adam Perse'
★★★★★
17 hours ago
This company was very fast and helpful. I blew a tire on Olympic Parkway during rush hour traffic and they truly made me feel like a priority.
Joe Barajas
★★★★★
4 days ago
I had my 1968 MGB towed by Closeby Towing. Daniel was friendly, professional and the price was reasonable. Highly recommend.
Paul Stevenson
★★★★★
1 week ago
Daniel was very professional and helpful. He got my Jeep Compass home after being stranded. I recommend CloseBy Towing in San Diego.
Brenda Valadez
★★★★★
13 hours ago
Great service! The driver arrived sooner than expected, and made a stressful situation much easier! If you ever need roadside assistance this is the company to call!
Jacob Perkins
★★★★★
14 hours ago
Fantastic and professional towing service. Very friendly and very fair, affordable prices. Would recommend to anyone looking for a tow.
Adam Perse'
★★★★★
17 hours ago
This company was very fast and helpful. I blew a tire on Olympic Parkway during rush hour traffic and they truly made me feel like a priority.
East County's Jewel
Why La Mesa Trusts CloseBy
Nestled in the hills of East County, La Mesa is a city of 60,000 with a character all its own — a vibrant downtown village, world-class medical facilities, and hilltop views that stretch to the coast. The terrain that makes La Mesa beautiful also makes it challenging for towing. Steep grades near Mt. Helix, narrow historic streets in the Village, and multi-level parking garages at Grossmont demand a towing company with local expertise. That's us.
60,000+
Residents Served
Covering every neighborhood from Rolando to Fletcher Hills
3
Freeway Corridors
I-8, SR-94, and SR-125 — all within our rapid-response zone
91941/42
ZIP Codes
Complete coverage across both La Mesa postal zones
Neighborhood Coverage
Every Corner of La Mesa
Downtown La Mesa Village
12–18 minLa Mesa Blvd, Palm Ave, Date Ave, Allison Ave
The beating heart of La Mesa. Brick-lined sidewalks, antique shops, farm-to-table restaurants, and the famous Oktoberfest & Classic Car Shows. Narrow one-way streets and angled parking stalls mean fender-benders and lockouts are part of village life — we handle them fast.
Grossmont Area
14–20 minFletcher Pkwy, Grossmont Center Dr, Murray Dr
Home to Grossmont Center — East County's premier open-air shopping destination — and Grossmont Hospital, the region's busiest medical campus. Multi-level parking structures with tight turns and low clearances keep our flatbed drivers busy here daily.
Lake Murray
16–22 minLake Murray Blvd, Baltimore Dr, Kiowa Dr
San Diego's beloved urban reservoir surrounded by rolling hills, a 3.2-mile walking loop, and quiet residential streets. Hikers, fishermen, and commuters all call us when their car won't cooperate at the trailhead or along the narrow lakeside roads.
Mt. Helix Adjacent
18–25 minFuerte Dr, Lemon Ave, Yale Ave
Steep hillside properties with breathtaking views — and winding roads that challenge even experienced drivers. Grades exceed 15% in places. Our winch-equipped trucks specialize in the tight switchbacks and narrow driveways of this prestigious hilltop community.
Spring Street Corridor
10–16 minSpring St, University Ave, El Cajon Blvd
La Mesa's commercial backbone connecting I-8 to the Village. Dense traffic, auto dealerships, and strip-mall parking lots generate steady demand for towing and jump-starts, especially during the morning and evening rush on Spring Street.
Rolando & Western La Mesa
12–18 minCollege Ave, 70th St, Saranac St
Where La Mesa meets San Diego's College Area. Tree-lined residential streets, apartment complexes near SDSU, and the 70th Street trolley corridor. We respond quickly to this densely populated transition zone between the two cities.
Freeway Response
La Mesa's Highway Corridors
I-8
Interstate 8
The main artery slicing east-west through the heart of La Mesa. From the Spring Street on-ramp to the Fletcher Parkway interchange, this stretch sees bumper-to-bumper commuter traffic, overheated engines, and collision debris daily. We're positioned to reach any I-8 breakdown within La Mesa in under 15 minutes.
SR-94
State Route 94
The Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway runs along La Mesa's southern edge, connecting to Spring Valley and downtown San Diego. Narrow shoulders and fast-moving traffic make breakdowns here especially dangerous — our trucks carry full LED safety lighting for quick, visible response.
SR-125
State Route 125
The toll road borders La Mesa's eastern flank near Grossmont Center. Drivers sometimes run out of gas or suffer flat tires between the sparse exits. We service the toll lanes and can meet you at the Grossmont Summit or any point along the 125 corridor.
What We Do
Towing Services in La Mesa
Downtown Village Recovery
Tight one-way streets, angled parking, and crowded event nights — our drivers navigate the Village's unique layout to reach your vehicle without damaging neighboring cars.
Hill & Steep-Grade Towing
Mt. Helix slopes, Lake Murray hills, and Grossmont Summit — our winch-equipped flatbeds handle inclines that other companies refuse. No grade is too steep.
I-8 Freeway Response
Rapid deployment to any I-8 breakdown between Spring Street and Fletcher Parkway. Full LED safety lighting, traffic cones, and CHP coordination included.
Grossmont Parking Structure
Low-clearance garages and tight spiral ramps are our specialty. We extract vehicles from Grossmont Center and Hospital structures without scraping a single panel.
Jump Start & Lockout
Dead battery at Lake Murray trailhead? Locked out after dinner in the Village? We arrive in 15–20 minutes with professional-grade boosters and lockout kits.
Flatbed & Long-Distance
Whether it's a classic car from the La Mesa Car Show or a daily driver headed to a dealer, our hydraulic flatbeds transport vehicles safely across town or across the state.
Common Questions
La Mesa Towing FAQ
How fast can you get to Downtown La Mesa Village?
We typically arrive in the Village within 12–18 minutes. Our drivers know the one-way street pattern on La Mesa Boulevard, the best approach routes past the antique shops, and where to stage during crowded events like Oktoberfest and the Classic Car Show.
Do you handle steep hills near Mt. Helix?
Absolutely. The Mt. Helix area has some of the steepest residential streets in East County — grades exceeding 15%. Our winch-equipped flatbed trucks are built for exactly this terrain. We secure vehicles on steep driveways and narrow switchbacks without any risk of rollback.
What about Grossmont Center parking structures?
We service Grossmont Center and Grossmont Hospital regularly. Our drivers know the clearance heights of every parking structure level, the spiral ramp dimensions, and the quickest exit routes. We can also respond to the medical campus for employee and visitor vehicles 24/7.
How much does towing cost in La Mesa?
We provide upfront pricing before dispatch — no surprises. Standard La Mesa tows start at competitive rates based on distance and vehicle type. You'll know your exact price before we send a truck. Military and first-responder discounts available.
Can you reach Lake Murray quickly?
Yes — Lake Murray is one of our regular coverage zones. Whether you're at the trailhead parking lot, along Baltimore Drive, or in the surrounding residential streets, we typically arrive in 16–22 minutes. The hilly terrain around the lake doesn't slow us down.
Do you handle I-8 breakdowns through La Mesa?
I-8 through La Mesa is one of our most-covered corridors. From the Spring Street on-ramp to the Fletcher Parkway interchange, we respond to freeway breakdowns, accidents, and flat tires in under 15 minutes. We carry full LED safety lighting and coordinate with CHP when needed.
Need a Tow in La Mesa?
The Jewel of the Hills deserves premium towing service. Call now for upfront pricing and fast dispatch.
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