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La Mesa, California - January 12, 2026 Location Matters is proud to announce the successful leasing of two adjacent retail spaces at 8243 and 8247 La Mesa Boulevard to Stella Jean’s and Pop Pie Co., two of San Diego’s most exciting and well-loved food concepts. Each tenant will occupy approximately 1,300 square feet, creating a...

La Mesa, California - June 24, 2024 Location Matters is delighted to announce the sale of the business and newly executed lease at an iconic La Mesa Village restaurant - 8302 La Mesa Blvd. Por Favor Mexican Restaurant has sold to San Diego’s renowned Alba Restaurant Group, who will be expanding its footprint on La...

San Diego, CA - May 3, 2024 Location Matters is proud to announce that Niima Outpost, the sustainable mixed-use development located at 2519 El Cajon Blvd. in North Park, has signed a lease for its 2,800 SF ground floor restaurant space.  A new 10 year lease valued at over $2,068,000 was signed for this eco-consciousness...

San Diego, California - June 20, 2023 Location Matters is thrilled to announce the nation’s largest wedding venue provider, Wedgewood Weddings, is opening a new event space at The Headquarters. Built in 1939, The Headquarters originally served as the San Diego Police Headquarters bringing together all police operations together under one roof in a state-of-the-art...

San Diego, California – January 17, 2023 Kearny Mesa beloved ‘40s styled diner located at 4701 Ruffin Road in San Diego has been a staple in the community for the past 20 years. Studio Diner serves their delicious spin on diner classics with menu items and décor playing tribute to the restaurant’s location – a...

La Jolla, California – January 17, 2023 With a newly signed lease, Location Matters is proud to announce that Blue Ocean Sushi is bringing its high-quality sushi and crowd favorite menu items to Westfield UTC. Set to open in Q4 of 2023, this will be Blue Ocean's third San Diego location.  The 4,434 square foot restaurant...

Escondido, California – May 2, 2022 Location Matters is excited to announce the sale of 237 E Valley Parkway, a downtown Escondido freestanding retail building for $1,680,000. The current tenant, Iconic Fitness purchased the 7,000 square foot space and will continue to offer group personal training and individual CrossFit sessions. We are excited for the...

San Clemente, California – March 30, 2022 We are pleased to announce the sale of 206 S El Camino Real, an iconic downtown San Clemente tavern for $2,500,000. The 3,700 square foot property sits on a large 7,551 square foot parcel and has a rare Type 48 liquor license. The historic building houses Goody’s Tavern,...

Carlsbad, California – March 10, 2022 Location Matters is proud to announce a newly executed lease for the former West Steak & Seafood restaurant located at 4980 Avenida Encinas in Carlsbad, California to the operators Paon Wine Bar and Bistro. The freestanding restaurant owned by philanthropists Gary & Mary West previously housed their upscale steakhouse...

San Diego, California – February 17, 2022 Location Matters is proud to announce a recently completed lease by Pali Wine Co., a wine bar inspired by California’s Central Coast, for the space previously occupied by Oscar Wilde’s Irish Pub on University Ave in Hillcrest. Pali will be moving into the 2,000 square foot restaurant space...

San Diego, California – February 3, 2022 Location Matters is proud to announce a recently completed 10 year lease by Torsap Thai Kitchen, a Thai food restaurant based in the Bay Area, for the space previously occupied by WR Kitchen & Bar in The Square at Bressi Ranch. Torsap will be moving into a 3,990...

San Diego, California – October 7, 2021 Location Matters is proud to announce a recently completed 10 year lease by The Cottage, a San Diego based breakfast and lunch concept, for a 3,500 square foot restaurant space in Encinitas Village located at 127 N El Camino Real. This new lease is valued at $1,656,000. After...

La Mesa, California – June 29, 2021 Location Matters is proud to announce a recently completed 10 year ground lease with three five year options by Qdoba, a 700+ unit national Mexican restaurant chain, for the 18,295 square foot parcel located at 8303 Parkway Drive in La Mesa, California. This new lease is valued at...

Oceanside, California – June 24, 2021 Location Matters is pleased to announce the recent sale of 507 N Coast Highway in Oceanside for above the asking price at $2,200,000 after receiving multiple offers. The property consists of two 5,000 square foot parcels. The 2,550 square foot freestanding structure on one parcel most recently housed Eve...

San Diego, California – June 21, 2021 Location Matters is excited to announce the recent sale of 8371 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942, a street retail building located in the heart of La Mesa Village for $1,850,000. Situated directly on La Mesa Blvd., this clear span building with a unique bow truss ceiling...

San Diego, California – June 11, 2021 Location Matters is proud to announce a recently completed 10 year lease by Havana Grill, a San Diego based Cuban cuisine concept, for the last available restaurant space in the Michael’s box redevelopment at Westfield Mission Valley. This will be the brand’s second location and they will be...

San Marcos, California – May 14, 2021 Location Matters is pleased to announce the recent sale of 1520 Barham Drive in San Marcos for $2,600,000. This 3.3-acre lot is made up of two parcels with multiple existing structures, situated between Mission Rd. and Barham Dr. with visibility from the 78 highway. The new owners, also...

San Diego, California – October 16, 2020 Location Matters is proud to announce a recently completed lease by Intazza, a café and coffee shop based out of Murrieta, for the signature restaurant space at the new Golden Hill mixed-use development, Buzz located at 1144 30th St. After their great success at their first location, Intazza...

San Diego, California – August 21, 2020 Location Matters is proud to announce a recently completed lease by Boss Bird Kitchen, a San Diego based hot chicken concept, for the 2,250 square foot restaurant space located at 8323 La Mesa Blvd. in Downtown La Mesa. This new 10-year lease is valued at $1,032,927. The restaurant,...

San Diego, California – February 3, 2020 Location Matters is honored to announce the recent sale of 3930-3940 & 3946-3964 Fifth Ave. in Hillcrest for $13,330,000. Situated between University Ave. and Washington St., this prominent property is 28,528 square feet and sits on 4 four parcels amounting to a 32,839 square foot lot. At the...

Oceanside, California – December 5, 2019 Location Matters is happy to announce the recent sale of 322 N Nevada St. in Downtown Oceanside for $700,000. This freestanding building is 3,400 square feet and sits on a 5,262 square foot lot. For the past 50+ years this property has served as an attorney’s office and the...

San Diego, California – July 3, 2019 Location Matters is proud to announce a recently completed lease by Social Syndicate, a San Diego based mulit-concept restaurant group, for the space located at 1852 Bacon St. in Ocean Beach. The freestanding restaurant building was previously occupied by Nati’s Mexican Restaurant for nearly 60 years before leasing...

San Diego, California – June 20, 2019 Location Matters is excited to announce a recently completed lease by McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon for the space located at 672 5th Ave. in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. After 8 years in business at their original San Diego location they recently shuttered to make way for a new...

San Diego, California – May 2, 2019 Location Matters is pleased to announce the newly completed business sale of the San Diego based restaurant brand, Project Pie. Project Pie is a locally owned and operated business with franchisees around the world. This sale included the rights to the Project Pie brand, trademarks and all existing...