What to Love
- Gorgeous landscape
- Historic downtown
- Diverse real estate
- Mountains and bay recreation
People & Lifestyle
Chula Vista is a very diverse city with many cultural influences. The city also has a thriving economy with lots of civic investment and employment opportunities. Residents enjoy a huge range of activities and amenities, from downtown shopping and dining to recreation in the mountains and on the Bay.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Chula Vista Center is the city’s largest shopping mall, featuring 78 tenants anchored by Burlington Coat Factory, JCPenney, and Macy’s. Other retailers include fashion brands such as Aeropostale, Charlotte Russe, Express, Vans, and Victoria’s Secret. Dining options here include microbrews and deep-dish pizzas at
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, beer and wings at
Buffalo Wild Wings, Italian staples at
Olive Garden, and seafood at
Red Lobster.
Otay Ranch Town Center is an open-air shopping mall with over 100 businesses anchored by Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Macy’s, and an AMC movie theater. Restaurants at Otay Town Center include
Sushiya for sushi and other Japanese dishes,
Chili’s for hearty Southwestern fare, and
Karina’s Mexican Seafood for specialties such as shrimp and tuna ceviches, campechanas, and tostadas.
Third Avenue Village is the vibrant commercial center of Chula Vista’s historic downtown district. Here, you’ll find an eclectic array of restaurants, retailers, and services. San Diego farm-to-table brunch favorite
Farmer’s Table opened its largest location on F Street in Downtown Chula Vista in 2020.
Thr3e Punk Ales Brewing Co. is a trendy downtown tap house with a great selection of microbrews. The historic 1940s
Vogue Theater is a longtime downtown landmark that has been reimagined as a state-of-the-art concert venue with an outdoor beer garden and food trucks. You can also enjoy theatrical productions at
OnStage Playhouse and major concerts from big-name acts at
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre.
Things to Do
Chula Vista offers endless outdoor recreation opportunities along the scenic coastline and in the surrounding mountains.
Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge is a preserved natural area on the San Diego Bay featuring the
Living Coast Discovery Center, and numerous trails connecting many bird watching locations.
CYM Chula Vista is a yacht marina on the Bay with first-class amenities. Head to SeaWorld’s
Aquatica water park for thrilling rides, slides, aquariums, and interactive experiences with dolphins, penguins, and other marine animals. Chula Vista also has four golf courses, including the award-winning public
Chula Vista Golf Course. Tours are available at the
Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, a sprawling sports complex where Olympic athletes hone their skills. Chula Vista’s signature
Lemon Festival takes place each August with three stages of live entertainment, as well as lots of vendors selling lemon drinks and snacks in Third Avenue Village.
Schools
Chula Vista is served by the Chula Vista Elementary School District and Sweetwater Union High School District.
- Parkview Elementary, Public, K-6
- Bonita Vista Middle, Public, 7-8
- Feaster Charter School, Public, Charter, K-8
- Chula Vista Senior High, Public, Magnet, 9-1
