Chula Vista (Pop: 227,500) is the second largest city in San Diego County and the 14th largest in the state of California. It is found in the southern part of the county. In the 1880's the land was subdivided from the National Ranch and development began of Chula Vista. The year 1888 saw the completion of the Sweetwater Dam which provided drinking water to the residents and irrigation for the farmlands.
The local community surged in size in the 1940's when the Rohr Aircraft Company located itself here.
The principal downtown area is located in the northwestern section of the city. It generally lies between E Street (Hwy S17 / Bonita Rd) and H Street and between Broadway and 1st Avenue.
Tour Eastlake
Eastlake covers the eastern portion of Chula Vista (zip codes 91914 and 91915) including
the Otay Lakes area and is home to the Arco US Olympic Training Center.
Tour Castle Park
Castle Park covers the southern portion of Chula Vista (zip code 91911) and is bordered
on the south by the Otay River Valley. To the southeast is Entertainment Circle featuring
Coors Amphitheater and Knott's Soak City.
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Chula Vista Best Western Resort Hotel
946 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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Located close to downtown San Diego, Olympic Training Center and Chula Vista Marina.
The hotel offers an outdoor pool, spa, meeting rooms to accommodate up to 50 people and a complimentary continental breakfast. Each guest room is a
non-smoking room. Guests staying at the Best Western Chula Vista Inn are close to all of San Diego's great attractions including Soak City Water Park and Balboa Park.
South Bay Best Western Resort -
710 E Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Great vacation base to explore Southern California, ideally sited next to the Chula Vista Trolley Station.
Chula Vista Ramada Inn
91 BONITA ROAD, CHULA VISTA, CA 92010 USA
Hotel amenities include wireless internet, heated pool, jacuzzi, and onsite BBQ restaurant.
Chula Vista La Quinta Inn -
150 BONITA ROAD, CHULA VISTA, CA 92010 USA
Closest accommodations to the US Olympic Training Center.
Chula Vista Comfort Inn -
632 E Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Centrally located in downtown Chula Vista and has convenient trolley connections to both San Diego and Tijuana.
Chula Vista Big 7 Motel -
333 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Chinese buffet restaurant located onsite.
Chula Vista Days Inn
699 East Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Affordable accomodations for the San Diego South Bay area.
Chula Vista Vagabond Inn
230 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Business friendly guestrooms, generous workspace, oversize teleisions.
Chula Vista Bay Breeze Motel
692 H Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Enjoy the pleasant California sunshine and hotel amenities. Air-conditioned.
Chula Vista Good Nite Inn
225 Bay Boulevard, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Located adjacent to the wildlife nature center by San Diego Bay.
Romantic Getaways of the Southwest
Lake Tahoe - Popular wilderness destination winter or summer.
Morro Bay - California Central Coastline resort destination.
Sedona - Famous Arizona red rock desert resort community
Lake Mead - Watersport recreation area located near Las Vegas
Park City - Hosted many wintersport competition venues during the 2002 Winter Olympics
Big Bear Lake - Southern California mountain retreat.
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Knott's Soak City USA - Chula Vista
San Diego's newest, biggest and wildest water adventure park.
22 of the most intense water rides and attractions imaginable - all themed to the longboards and surf woodies of the
1950s San Diego coast. 32-acres recreational water park with 16 waterslides, wave pool
play tower and island, ballpark, volleyball pit, and picnic areas.
US Olympic Training Center - Chula Vista
150-acre complex adjacent to Lower Otay Lake in San Diego County. The center has sport venues and support facilities
for nine Olympic sports: archery, canoe/kayak, cycling, field hockey, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, and track & field.
This year-round warm weather facility is the first such project designed from the ground up to serve
aspiring American Olympic athelets.
Chula Vista International Raceway
Championship Off-Road Racing Series
2041 Heritage Road, Chula Vista, CA 91913
Raceway Website;
Championship Off Road Racing brings high action four wheel motorsports including 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive trucks onto closed course off road tracks.
Chula Vista Nature Center
Located on Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge on beautiful San Diego Bay, the Chula Vista Nature Center is an internationally recognized zoo/aquarium
exhibiting plants and animals native to San Diego Bay and marsh/wetland habitats.
San Diego Harbor Excursion
Offers charters, ferry and water taxi service, harbor tours, dinner cruises and whale watching.
San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge
- Major landmark of the San Diego skyline built 1969 to connect the island to the mainland.
Two-mile span is normally for autos only but closed occasionally for marathons and other foot races.
Local History Museums
Several museums promote the appreciation, knowledge, and understanding of the community's
unique art, architecture, industry, pioneers, history and other historical resources.
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A Taste of Chula Vista - Local Restaurants
Most of these restaurants are found near the downtown area of Chula Vista.
Anthony's Fish Grotto
- San Diego's best seafood.
Butchershop Steakhouse - Broadway - #1 choice for prime ribs.
La Bella Pizza Garden - 3rd & J St
- a Chula Vista favorite since 1955. La Bella Cafe and Games.
Chili's - Paseo del Rey -
Cilantro Live - 3rd Ave - raw organic foods
El Torito Mexican Food - Authentic Mexican dishes and tableside guacamole.
Filippe's Pizza Grotto - Broadway
- Serving Real Cheeze Pizza.
Fuddruckers - 3rd Ave
- Home to the World's Greatest Hamburgers.
IHOP Restaurant - Broadway - Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mariscos Mazatlan Seafood Restaurant -
Marie Callenders - F Street
- Restaurant and Bakery famous for pie selections
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant - I Street
- Pasta dishes
Papa Johns - - Pizza delivery
Red Lobster - F Street
- Seafood Kitchen
South Bay Fish and Grill - Harborside - Seafood.
Stuart Andersons Black Angus Restaurant - E Street - Steakhouse
Tango Grill - Parilla Argentine Steakhouse with tango ambiance and live entertainment.
Chula Vista Center - Downtown - Food court and restaurants
Coors Amphitheatre
2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91910;
Concert Info: (619) 671-3600;
22,000 seat, $20 million concert venue includes lawn seating
and sky plaza completed in 1998. It is the largest pop concert
venue in San Diego County. Facilities include reserved and lawn seating
with great sightlines, video screens and lots of parking.
On Stage Playhouse
Downtown Chula Vista Arts Center;
OnStage Playhouse, the only live community theatre in Chula Vista, operates year round, producing six or more superior plays per year.
OnStage has an intimate theater seating 60 playgoers and is located near 3rd and F in downtown Chula Vista.
Chula Vista Festivals
Third Ave Art Walk [SEPT] - Chula Vista
- Enjoy a feast for the senses--dine on savory cuisine, view displays of local artists, and experience the history and charm of Third Avenue Village.
Third Ave Cinco De Mayo - Chula Vista
- The event will feature live entertainment on three stages, authentic Mexican food, beverages, and crafts, a kids' fun zone, beer garden, a singing and dancing contest, and much more!
Chula Vista Annual Lemon Festival - 3rd Ave Village - [AUG]
- Did you know Chula Vista was once the Lemon Capital of the world? The Lemon Festival will be featuring art, craft vendors, food booths, a kids' fun zone, a classic car show, and live entertainment on Third Avenue between "E" and "G" Streets.
Third Avenue Annual Starlite Parade - Chula Vista - 1st Sat in Dec
- Annual traditional Christmas themed festival since 1963 featuring carolers, marching bands, floats, holiday cheer, and a visit from
Santa Claus. The festivities will begin with a fun-filled children's event in Memorial Park featuring live entertainment, carnival rides, and the annual Chula Vista tree lighting ceremony.
Farmers Market Third Ave - Every Thursday in Chula Vista
- Free admission 3PM-7PM on Third Avenue - South County's Original Farmer's Market!
Purchase fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants directly from local farmers. The Downtown Chula Vista Farmers Market also features a wide variety of delicious international cuisine and an array of handcrafted items.
Third Ave Village Vibes - Summer Concert Series
- Every Wed evening in the summer. A wide variety of bands will provide enjoyment for music lovers in Memorial Park.
Blast From the Past - Third Ave Car Show
- Every Tues Evening in the summer. Check out pre-1977 cars, trucks and bikes. Enjoy music, food, raffle prizes and family fun. Check schedule for car themes.
San Diego Junior Theater - Chula Vista
The oldest continuing childrens theatre program in the country its productions have entertained well over a million theatregoers since its beginning in 1948!
Now offering classes at Balboa Parks historic Casa del Prado, in the heart of Downtown Chula Vista, and in North County at the La Jolla YMCA Firehouse.
Chula Vista Cinemas - Premier Movies
Chula Vista Center - Downtown - UltraStar 10 Chula Vista
Chula Vista Art Guild
PO Box 1213, Chula Vista, CA 91912;
Guild Website;
Directory to local art galleries including Village Gallery, Healthy Spirit Gallery and Pacific Bank Gallery.
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Wildlife Tour Southern California
Southern California is home to a number of national wildlife refuge and wilderness areas that protect endangered
avian, aquatic and mammal species. There is also a number of camping and hiking venues and visitors centers to
help introduce you to California's native wildlife.
San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Sweetwater Marsh
The refuge, comprising 316 acres of salt marsh and coastal uplands and includes
the Sweetwater Marsh wildlife habitat - More than 200 species of birds have been recorded on the refuge.
Otay Valley Regional County Park
The regional park will extend about 11 miles inland from the southeastern edge of the salt ponds at the mouth of the river, through the Otay River Valley, to the land surrounding both Lower and Upper Otay Lakes.
Currently there are no active or passive recreational areas in the park, other than the County-owned and operated facility at Otay Lakes.
Tijuana River Valley Regional Park - San Ysidro
This 1638-acre park offers a diverse array of habitats that enhance visitors' experiences -- from dense riparian forests along the Tijuana River to coastal maritime sage scrub on top of Spooner's Mesa.
Visitors may hike or ride a horse along miles of trails, or bring your binoculars to see birds in one of the best bird watching spots in the county.
EastLake Country Club - Chula Vista CA
South Bay's premier golf destination. The 18-hole, par-72 course challenge includes six lakes, three with waterfalls, 72 sandtraps,
and well-manicured bent grass greens. All golf carts are equipped with the Pro Shot GPS Yardage System.
The outdoor pavilion offers gorgeous views of Mt. Miguel and of the golf course and is available to host weddings and banquets.
Sweetwater Regional Park - Bonita CA
Visitors to this 539-acre regional park have quite a palette of activities to choose from. The Summit Site, atop a hill overlooking the Sweetwater Valley,
offers modern campsites – including some with corrals for equestrians who want to bring their horses and explore the 15 miles of trails in the area.
San Diego Metro KOA - Chula Vista CA
111 N 2nd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 619-427-3601;
You’re only 20 minutes from the world-famous San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, beaches, Old Town San Diego and even Tijuana, Mexico.
The pool is heated to 80 degrees year-round, and there are special activities in the summer months.
Chula Vista City Parks & Recreation
Series of parks, concert and recreation facilities including Memorial Bowl, Loma Verde, Norman Park, Parkway Gymnasium
and Veterans Park.
Southwestern College - Chula Vista CA
A public, two-year community college, Southwestern College serves approximately 19,000 students
by offering some 285 associate degree education programs. Founded in 1961, Southwestern is home to the Jaguars athletic program.
The 156-acre campus is the only institute of higher education located in the southern portion of San Diego County.
Major areas of study include Arts, Communication, Science, Mathematics, Business, Information Systems, Health,
Language, Humanities, Technology and Human Services.
Sweetwater Unified High School District
Academy - Public High School
Chula Vista High School CVHS Spartans
Hilltop High School - HHS Lancers
Palomar High School - Alternative Public High School.
Southwestern Christian School
482 L St, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 619-425-8940;
School Website;
St Pius X School - Patriots
Catholic Parish School
37 East Emerson Chula Vista CA 91911; 619-422-2015;
School Website;
St. Pius X School has operated in St. Pius X Parish since 1960.
Chula Vista Academy of Music
Since 1980 more than 6,000 students have taken music lessons at this facility
offering the widest variety of music lessons and voice lessons.
Chula Vista Youth Sports
Golf, tennis, soccer, aquatics, gymnastics and more.
San Diego Sport Adventure
- Tickets and league schedule info for regional professional and amateur sports including football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, racing and more.
San Diego Golf Adventure
- Chula Vista Golf Course and Tournament information.
San Diego Recreation Adventure
- Chula Vista outdoor recreational activities including biking, boating, fishing, camping and hiking trails.
South Bay Little League - Youth Baseball at Loma Verde Park.
Chula Vista Aztecs - Youth Football and Cheer. Hilltop High School.
Chula Vista Rangers Soccer Club - Youth Soccer League
Chula Vista Pumas Soccer Club - Youth Soccer League
AYSO Chula Vista - Region 290 - Youth Soccer League
Chula Vista Adult Hockey League
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Chula Vista Center Mall
555 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 619-427-6700;
Mall Website;
Over 50 specialty retail shops and galleries located near downtown Chula Vista.
Anchor Tenants - CVS Pharmacy, JCPenney, Macy's, Mervyns, Sears,
Food Court Restaurants
- Rubios Fresh Mexican Grill, Unos Chicago Grill, Sbarro, Subway, Starbucks, Carrow's, Cinnabon, Burger King.
UltraStar 10 Cinema - Entertainment.
Third Avenue Village - Downtown Chula Vista
The Cultural Heart of Chula Vista
353 Third Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 619-422-1982;
Village Website
Chula Vista's premier pedestrian business district that is a unique blend of entertainment, dining, retail, professional, and residential uses.
This shopping village embraces local historic character and diverse community flavor.
Shopping opportunities include antiques, apparel, hobbies, jewelry and many specialty shops.
Chula Vista Good Nite Inn
Located adjacent to the wildlife nature center by San Diego Bay.
Otay Mesa Holiday Inn Express
Just one mile to the Mexico Border and three miles to Brown Field airport.
There are lots of business and employment opportunities available in this region at the many area hotels, schools, industrial enterprises, and tourism theme parks.
Chula Vista City Services
City of Chula Vista - parks and recreation
Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce - Business Services
Chula Vista CVB - Convention and Visitors Bureau
Ask Us Chula Vista
Chula Vista Public Library
Southwestern College
Chula Vista Center - Shopping Mall
Civic Services - County of San Diego
San Diego County - County Government
San Diego County Sheriff - Law Enforcement
SD County Parks and Recreation - Parks and Beaches
Civic Services - State of California
California.gov - Official State Government Website
California State Parks - Parks, Beaches and Recreation
San Diego Church Tour
Info on prominent local congregations, prayer groups, church schools, family services and singles groups for the region.
LDS Chula Vista California Stake
LDS Church Wards servings Chula Vista, Otay Mesa and Imperial Beach including YSA and spanish-speaking.
St Rose of Lima Catholic Church - Chula Vista CA
Parish ministry, liturgy, sacrament services at chapel.
South Bay United Pentecostal Church - Chula Vista CA
Family and youth ministries, christian academy, spanish and filipino services.
Pilgrim Lutheran Church - Chula Vista CA
Lutheran mission congregation church and school serving the community of Chula Vista since 1942.
Calvary Chapel
1771 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 619-397-0472;
Church Website;
Youth ministries and bible study courses.
First Baptist Church
494 E St, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 619-422-0121;
Church Website;
Youth ministries and bible study courses.
Chula Vista Presbyterian Church
940 Hilltop Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 619-426-2211;
Church Website;
Youth ministries and bible study courses.
Way Christian Church
251 Landis Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 619-271-2838;
Church Website;
Youth ministries and bible study courses.
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
102 4th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910; 619-422-0405;
Church Website;
