Mesa, CA

This tiny Eastern Sierra community sits along US 395, California's main mountain highway connecting LA to Reno. At 4,100 feet elevation, Mesa experiences high desert conditions with hot summers and snowy winters. Most travelers pass through heading to Sierra recreation areas, with the nearest services in Bishop (15 miles north) or Lone Pine (25 miles south). The community proudly maintains Inyo County's oldest post office, operating since 1883.