Ranked 8th in the “50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family!”, this city is only 7 miles away from the Pacific Oceans seems to have it all. With average daily temperatures of 74 degrees, six times the national average for number of parks, their excellent school system, and a business park that is home to over 800 companies, it’s no wonder that the population of Vista has nearly tripled in the past 20 years.
Vista’s central location offers quick access to the Pacific ocean, mountains, Mexico, and world famous attractions including the San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Legoland, and Disneyland. The residents of Vista homes have the advantage of a rich cultural base in the city, including two playhouses, one of which hosts broad way musicals in an outdoor amphitheater, as well as a city owned botanical garden called Alta Vista Garends, and the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum.