Vista, California

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.

Quick Facts about Vista

Downtown Vista image

Geography

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

Vista map

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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

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