TYPOGRAPHY | MESA, CALIFORNIA

WORDS AND PHOTO BY JONAS LARSSON 215 bold souls live in Mesa. Many of them run the hotels that line the main street, the simple yet charming abodes that we so often long for; humble and quaint lodging that we associate with a nostalgic America which so often only lives in our dreams. No spas, no gyms. Forget the latte machine in the room. This is the kind of stuff we love.

Mesa gets its name from the Spanish word of the same name. Meaning ‘table’, it is reflective of the landscape and geology out here. It’s flat desert and distinctive flattened stone formations rise from it, dotting the landscape, impressive topography awaits. Perhaps not ideal for long visits, Mesa is however a perfect overnighter for those road trips in and around Joshua Tree National Park. Eat a supreme burrito, take a beer, and walk with the sunset along the main street. The neon signs, they glimmer with a retro charm and creative typography and aesthetic which can’t help but be admired. 19