Chula Vista Travel Guide

Not far from Downtown San Diego is the beautiful, Chula Vista. In fact, this is where the city gets its name; in Spanish it means 'beautiful view'. As the second largest city in San Diego county, there are lots of fun activities for vacationers to enjoy. From strolling around the scenic harbor and San Diego Bay to an adrenaline rush at Aquatica Waterpark, families and couples will love spending time in Chula Vista. There is also regular music entertainment and theater shows in town, with a variety of restaurants for the evenings.

Things to Do in Chula Vista

Top things to do in Chula Vista include the Living Coast Discovery Center. There are more than 350 animals and plants to learn about that are native to the San Diego Bay. Favorites for the younger ones of your group include sharks and sea turtles. To have fun with all the family, you can spend the day at Aquatica, Seaworld’s Waterpark. Whizz around on the rides, as well as get up-close with animals. If you like sports make sure you see the U.S Olympic Training Center. The 155-acre state of the art complex is where athletes train and visitors can go on a tour of the facilities in their own time. You can also wander around the Harbor and Chula Vista Marina to admire the sunsets here, with peaceful and beautiful views of the San Diego Bay.

Best Time to Visit Chula Vista

If you're looking for warm weather and sunshine, the summer is the best time to visit Chula Vista. In particular, July, August and September are the hottest. But to avoid school breaks, you can also visit from March to May.