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Adventure 16 Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Adventure 16, Outdoor & Sporting Goods Company, 8101 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA.

We're having fun keeping the spirit of the company alive by offering A16 branded cabin lifestyle apparel, headwear, accessories & art, as well as content to help keep you inspired to explore, enjoy & preserve wild places.

Join co-author Susie Kara Slater for an engaging book talk & signing celebrating her new guidebook Urban Trails: San Die...
04/18/2026

Join co-author Susie Kara Slater for an engaging book talk & signing celebrating her new guidebook Urban Trails: San Diego, a beautifully illustrated resource detailing 52 accessible hikes across San Diego's ultra diverse landscapes. Join others from the County's outdoor community to hear her personal stories, ask questions, get inspired, and if you wish, walk away with a signed copy.
Wild Wednesday, April 22 at Helix Brewing in La Mesa CA. 6:30 Meet & Drink; 7:00 Presentation.

In January 1986 Gareth Wood became the first Canadian to reach the South Pole by foot. 7 years later, almost to the day,...
01/31/2026

In January 1986 Gareth Wood became the first Canadian to reach the South Pole by foot. 7 years later, almost to the day, A16er (another Canadian) Sunniva Sorby skied to the Pole as part of the first all-women 4 person team to complete the journey. We'd sure like to think that their A16 Bomber Hats helped contribute to their success.

Another notable quote. Available only at adventure16.com
12/09/2025

Another notable quote. Available only at adventure16.com

This & 5 other other handmade log slice planks are engraved with notable poems & quotes that will remind all who see the...
12/08/2025

This & 5 other other handmade log slice planks are engraved with notable poems & quotes that will remind all who see them that wilderness is worth exploring, enjoying and preserving. Limited availability at adventure16.com Check out these and dozens of other inspirational products that you won't find anywhere else.

12/05/2025

These great vintage classic hats just went on sale at Adventure16.com Give the Gift of Warmth!

MT WHITNEY. Learn best practices for a successful hike or climb to the summit. Whether you're planning to climb this fa...
05/22/2025

MT WHITNEY. Learn best practices for a successful hike or climb to the summit. Whether you're planning to climb this famous & formidable mountain for the first time, or you've been there - done that, don't miss this opportunity to learn what you should know to prepare and make your round-trip journey successful and safe.
FREE presentation Wed, May 28. Hosted by A16 and held at Helix Brewing Co. 8101 Commercial St., La Mesa California. 6:30 Meet, Eat n' Drink. 7:00 - 8:30 Presentation.
If you can't make it, you can catch the video at Adventure 16 Online Videos.

Why not bring your Mom to the A16 Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange? Here's my Mom, Marty Mead sportin my Dad's ca...
05/09/2025

Why not bring your Mom to the A16 Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange? Here's my Mom, Marty Mead sportin my Dad's camp clothing in San Diego's Back Country in 1953. If you enjoyed the A16 Mother's Day Backpacker's SWAPMEET back in the day, you're gonna love the Gear Exchange at Helix Brewing Co. in La Mesa's East County. Saturday, May 10, 9 - Noon. Related Factoid: A16 was founded by Boy Scouts in a garage in La Mesa in 1962. And the rest, as they say, "is..................................."
Adventure 16

05/09/2025

Saturday, May 10, 9- Noon at Helix Brewing Co. in La Mesa, CA. Come for the Deals, stay for the Fun!

Our friends from Las Tias will be serving up delicious Breakfast Burritos and other yummy breakfast dishes from their Fo...
05/07/2025

Our friends from Las Tias will be serving up delicious Breakfast Burritos and other yummy breakfast dishes from their Food Truck on Saturday morning at the GREAT OUTDOOR GEAR & CLOTHING EXCHANGE at Helix Brewing Co. Coffee and juices too. As of today 40 Sellers will fill the parking lot with rare deals on just about everything you need to outfit your summer adventures.

Vintage Gear will be on display and/or FOR SALE at the A16 Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange at Helix Brewing Co. i...
05/06/2025

Vintage Gear will be on display and/or FOR SALE at the A16 Great Outdoor Gear & Clothing Exchange at Helix Brewing Co. in La Mesa, CA this Saturday morning. The photo is of a c1971 tent made by Gerry Outdoors. Gerry was founded by Gerry & Ann Cunningham. They were major innovators and highly influential designers in the Outdoor Industry from 1946 through the early 70s. Come check out other interesting vintage gear at this San Diego Outdoor Community Event.

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8101 Commercial St
La Mesa, CA
91942

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619-283-2362

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