Vista, California

Vista: The most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located in the North County region of the county. Vista is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Vista Botanical Gardens and the Vista Historical Society.

About

Vista is a city located in the county of San Diego in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 93,834. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 100,636 inhabitants.

The city was created 61 years ago in 1963.

Vista is a city located in San Diego County, California. It has a population of around 100,000 as of 2020. Vista is known for its beautiful parks and scenic views. Some key facts about Vista:

History

The city of Vista was founded in 1882. It was originally named Frazee Town after one of its first settlers, Clyde Frazee. The name was changed to Vista, meaning "view" in Spanish, in 1913.

Vista was mainly an agricultural community until the 1950s when suburbs started developing. More residential areas and shopping centers were constructed in Vista during the 1970s and 1980s.

Some notable historical events in Vista:

  • The Vista Irrigation District was formed in 1923 to provide water service.
  • WWII Marine Corps Air Station Camp Kearny was located in what is now Vista.
  • The Vista Civic Center including the library opened in 1975.

Attractions

Some of the top attractions and things to do in Vista include:

  • Moonlight Amphitheatre - This outdoor venue hosts concerts and theatrical performances.
  • Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum - Features exhibitions on antique engines and agricultural equipment.
  • Vista Strawberry Festival - Annual springtime event celebrating Vista's strawberry farming history.
  • Wildwood Discovery Park- Park with hiking trails, gardens and interactive exhibits.
  • Historic Downtown Vista - Area with restaurants, shops and murals depicting Vista history.

Living in Vista

Vista offers a high quality of life with affordable housing prices compared to the rest of Southern California. It has top-rated schools in the Vista Unified School District. Popular neighborhoods include Shadowridge and Village.

The temperate Southern California climate makes Vista an ideal place to enjoy the outdoors year-round. The city has over 50 parks and trails for hiking, biking and sports. Local recreation attractions like the Wave Waterpark provide fun entertainment options.

Vista locator map
Location of Vista on California map.

Quick Facts about Vista

Population : 100,636 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : California (United States)
County : San Diego County
Different from : Chula Vista
Postal code : 92081–92085
Water as percent of area : 0%
Land as percent of area : 100%
Altitude : 1,066 feet / 325 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1963 (61 years ago)
Time Zone : Pacific Time Zone
Local time : 02:01:43 (28th March 2024)
Population growth : 6.76% (2010-2020)
Downtown Vista image
Downtown Vista
Downtown Vista image

Geography

Vista is located at 33°12'0"N 117°14'33"W (33.2000400, -117.2425400).

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Demographics

The population of Vista increased by 6.76% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 93,834 - census
2011 94,355 0.55% estimation process
2012 95,307 1% estimation process
2013 96,211 0.94% estimation process
2014 96,999 0.81% estimation process
2015 99,623 2.63% estimation process
2016 100,746 1.11% estimation process
2017 100,740 -0.01% estimation process
2018 100,784 0.04% estimation process
2019 101,638 0.84% estimation process
2020 100,636 -1% estimation process

Vista zip code is 92081. County name: San Diego, County fips: 06073

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Where to Stay in Vista

1 Hyatt Place San Diego/Vista-Carlsbad

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4 Vista Inn

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5 Ayres Hotel Vista / Carlsbad

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Other Places in Vista

1 Vista Civic Center

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2 Vista Building Department

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3 Vista City Council

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People born in Vista (11)

People born in Vista, including musician Sara Watkins, football player, defensive back, cornerback Leon Hall, motorcycle racer Steve Drew, .

List

  • Aaron Garcia (American boxer) he was born in 14/06/1982
  • Al Katrazz (American professional wrestler) he was born in 08/10/1971
  • Mike Marquardt (Player of American football) he was born in 10/07/1982
  • Heather Youmans (Singer, performer, journalist) she was born in 16/05/1992
  • Nikola Ilich (American association football player) he was born in 13/03/1992
  • Tony Wolters (American baseball player) he was born in 09/06/1992
  • Stefan McClure (American-football player (1993-)) he was born in 31/01/1993
  • Brooke Andersen (American female throwing athlete) she was born in 23/08/1995

Schools in Vista

College & universities near Vista, CA

Code Name City ZIP
118912 MiraCosta College Oceanside (CA) 92056-3899

Stations (34)

Amtrak & bus stations near Vista, CA

Code Name Address Type
CBV Carlsbad Village station 2775 State Street RAIL
POI Carlsbad Poinsettia, CA 6511 Avenida Encinas RAIL
OSD Oceanside Transit Center 235 South Tremont Street RAIL
ENC Encinitas, CA 25 East D Street RAIL
SOL Solana Beach 105 North Cedros Avenue RAIL

Post offices near Vista

Post Office Name City ZIP
Vista Post Office Vista (CA) 92083

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Vista , Missouri human settlement in St. Clair County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 47 people.

Other cities in San Diego County

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City Name Population Title
San Diego 1,422,420 The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area.
Chula Vista 272,979 The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Oceanside 174,648 The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Escondido 149,943 The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Carlsbad 115,599 The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
El Cajon 102,401 The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
San Marcos 97,477 The second most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Encinitas 62,671 The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
National City 61,394 The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
La Mesa 59,724 The most populous city in San Diego County, California.
Santee 57,770 A city in San Diego County, California.
Poway 49,246 A city in San Diego County, California.
La Presa 34,169 Census designated place
Fallbrook 30,534 Unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States
Spring Valley 28,205 Town in San Diego County, California, United States
Imperial Beach 27,325 City in California, USA

Distance to Other Cities

Vista distances to largest California cities