Chula Vista
Chula Vista means "beautiful view" in Spanish and, indeed, the city lives up to its name. One of my favorite communities to sell real estate in, Chula Vista is located just seven miles from downtown San Diego and seven miles from the Mexican border; the city is at the center of one of the richest economic and culturally diverse zones in the United States.
With a population of 230,000~ Chula Vista covers 50 square miles and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west and mountains on the east.
As the second largest city in San Diego County, Chula Vista has quickly become a special destination for tourists. One of the nation’s few year-round U.S. Olympic Training centers is located here. Visitors can shop at the region’s newest lifestyle center, take in an outdoor concert at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, or make a splash at Knott’s Soak City USA. And there’s more-- top-notch golf courses, a scenic marina, the Chula Vista Nature Center, beautiful parks, and an endless variety of dining, shopping, business and leisure opportunities.
Excellent planning has been Chula Vista’s hallmark. With its six lane boulevards, north/south toll road, and both master planned and established communities, the City continues to provide the best in living choices. From estate homes to affordable housing, Chula Vista has something for everyone. Visit soon! For demographics and other market-related information, click here.
Chula Vista Neighborhoods
Otay Ranch: A pedestrian-friendly 5,300 acre planned community. After a ten year planning process, it took just a few short years for Otay Ranch to grow into a vibrant community that combines the best of old-style neighborhoods with the latest in community design. Today, residents are enjoying the community's pedestrian parks, strolling and biking along the extensive network of trails, paseos, and promenade streets, and meeting friends and neighbors at Heritage Towne Center.
Eastlake: EastLake has been voted the Best New Home Community in San Diego by the San Diego Union-Tribune Readers Poll since 1997! One stroll through the streets of EastLake and you'll sense it. It began in 1986 when EastLake opened their first neighborhoods on 3,200 acres of land just south of San Diego in the City of Chula Vista. They had a clear vision to create a community that has everything a family would ever need — schools, parks, stores, business centers — within a single area. Most importantly, EastLake wanted to create a community that's safe, serene and supportive of healthy, happy living. All while being just far enough from downtown San Diego to feel separate from the city yet just close enough to be convenient. EastLake is minutes from freeway connections to downtown San Diego, Lindbergh International Airport, Los Angeles, and Mexico.
Chula Vista Offers a Wide Array of Attractions & Activities to Entertain Visitors and Residents- Year Round.
| Chula Vista Nature Center | Website | |
Interactive exhibits at the Nature Center describe the history, geology, ecology, natural history and bio-diversity of Sweetwater Marsh and San Diego Bay. Exhibits include a shark and ray tank, aviaries housing waterbirds, hawks and owls, bird watching platforms and drought tolerant gardens attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.  Open Tuesday-Sunday |
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| 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive (at the west end of E Street) |
(619) 409-5900 |
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| Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre | Website | |
| Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre is an outdoor performing arts theater with reserved seating for 10,000 and additional seating for 10,000 on an attractively landscaped lawn. The amphitheatre is located just 17 minutes from downtown San Diego in Chula Vista, and is the area's first major concert facility designed specifically for music. Open year-round. |
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| 2050 Entertainment Circle (off Auto Park Drive) | (619) 671-3600 |
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| Harbor/Marina | |
| Chula Vista's scenic harbor offers spectacular views and easy access to southern San Diego Bay. The harbor includes two marinas, an RV park, and several restaurants. It is also home to Chula Vista Yacht Club and two waterfront parks. Various sport fishing, sight-seeing and whale-watching charters operate out of Chula Vista Harbor. |  |
| Marina and RV Park 550 Marina Parkway (619) 691-1860 www.chulavistamarina.com | www.chulavistarv.com |
California Yacht Marina 640 Marina Parkway (619) 422-2595 www.cymchulavista.com |
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| Knotts Soak City USA | Website | |
| San Diego County's wildest water adventure park! Thirty-two water-logged acres packed with 22 of the most intense water rides imaginable -- all themed to the surf woodies and longboards of the 1950s San Diego coast! Open May through September |
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| 2052 Entertainment Circle (off Auto Park Drive) | (619) 661-7373 |
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| U.S. Olympic Training Center | Website | Tour Info | |
| An official U.S. Olympic Committee training facility dedicated to the development of America's current and future Olympic athletes participating in nine sports including archery, rowing, canoe/kayak, soccer, softball, field hockey, tennis, track and field, and cycling. See athletes training, take a free guided tour of the facilities and shop at the Olympic Spirit Store. Open year-round. |
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| 2800 Olympic Parkway | (619) 656-1500 |
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| OnStage Playhouse | Website | |
| Downtown Chula Vista's only live community theatre with an up-close, intimate setting. OnStage is recognized as a significant cultural arts contributor to the community, and consistently impresses its audiences, critics, and judges with continuing high-quality productions. The theater seats 60 playgoers, and produces six or more plays per year. If you're looking to pursue your acting career (or you want to have fun), you may even choose to audition! |  |
| 291 Third Avenue | (619) 422-RSVP [7787] |
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| Otay Valley Regional Park | Website | |
| The Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP) is a multi-jurisdictional park that runs through Chula Vista. The OVRP offers its visitors a relaxing sense of well being in a natural river valley. There are trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians. Those with a passion for angling will find peaceful fishing holes along the trails throughout the OVRP. Discover native plants and animals, and enjoy the great indoors! |  |
| OVRP Ranger Station 2155 Beyer Boulevard |
(619) 424-0463 |
Source: http://www.chulavistaca.gov/
