Sightseeing
Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve
Calavera Mountain Trail
Calavera Mountain TrailFor a nice stretch of the legs a good nature hike or mountain biking
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del NorteA local favorite worth looking into.
Beautiful at sunset. Lots of surfers even in the winter.
385 locals recommend
Oceanside Pier Bait Shop
Beautiful at sunset. Lots of surfers even in the winter.
Wear your walking shoes, bring a hat, a camera and sunscreen
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdWear your walking shoes, bring a hat, a camera and sunscreen
Rancho Buena Vista Adobe
640 Alta Vista DrSome interesting local history
Alta Vista Botanical Gardens
1270 Vale Terrace DrBotanical gardens show the best side of a city
Check out when they offer the blacksmithing demonstrations!
17 locals recommend
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
2040 N Santa Fe AveCheck out when they offer the blacksmithing demonstrations!
Vista Farmer's Market
325 S Melrose DrLocal growers offering their wares
A great hike with lots of branching trails. Great mountain biking
Carlsbad Highlands Ecological Reserve
Calavera Reserve TrailA great hike with lots of branching trails. Great mountain biking
Food scene
Vista is know world wide for the micro breweries located here
10 locals recommend
Wavelength Brewing Company
236 Main StVista is know world wide for the micro breweries located here
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill
302 E BroadwayGreat food!
Beach Grease Beer Company
1280 Activity DrA fun pub!
Local Roots Kombucha | The Boochyard
1430 Vantage CourtFabulous place to eat, quite interesting décor all in the heart of Vista.
Closed on Saturdays
70 locals recommend
The Yellow Deli Vista, LLC
315 E BroadwayFabulous place to eat, quite interesting décor all in the heart of Vista.
Closed on Saturdays
Booze Brothers Brewing Co.
2545 Progress StIndian Joe Brewing
2123 Industrial CtWhen Pigs Fly BBQ
230 Main StGood food.
A local favorite tucked in a shopping center only 1/2 mile away. Great carne asadas!
Junior's Taco Shop
1680 S Melrose DrA local favorite tucked in a shopping center only 1/2 mile away. Great carne asadas!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
The 3 labyrinths and a volcano nearby
Check out the guidebook in the suite