Guidebook for Vista
Food Scene
2 time Food Network cupcake wars winners. Simply delightful.
7 locals recommend
Little Cakes Cupcake Kitchen
30 Main St2 time Food Network cupcake wars winners. Simply delightful.
The Flying Pig has a unique take to California modern with a focus on fresh, natural ingredients. There is indoor and outdoor seating and a full bar which specializes in craft cocktails.
9 locals recommend
Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen Vista
230 S Santa Fe AveThe Flying Pig has a unique take to California modern with a focus on fresh, natural ingredients. There is indoor and outdoor seating and a full bar which specializes in craft cocktails.
Simply the best pizza in San Diego. They have a wide selection of toppings, an amazing salad and will walk it over to you if you're at one of the local breweries across the street.
Don't be afraid to experiment. My favorite pizza uses white sauce and has mashed potatoes, bacon and chicken. Little neck clams if I'm feeling crazy.
37 locals recommend
URBN Coal Fired Pizza
203 Main StSimply the best pizza in San Diego. They have a wide selection of toppings, an amazing salad and will walk it over to you if you're at one of the local breweries across the street.
Don't be afraid to experiment. My favorite pizza uses white sauce and has mashed potatoes, bacon and chicken. Little neck clams if I'm feeling crazy.
Specializing in fresh, healthy products, Swami's offers breakfast and wraps, salad and sandwiches for lunch.
http://swamiscafe.com/menu/vista/
108 locals recommend
Swami's Cafe
202 N Coast HwySpecializing in fresh, healthy products, Swami's offers breakfast and wraps, salad and sandwiches for lunch.
http://swamiscafe.com/menu/vista/
They specialize in poke bowls with always fresh fish. A healthy option that doesn't lack in flavour.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/poki-poki-vista-vista
Poki Poki - Vista
20 Main StThey specialize in poke bowls with always fresh fish. A healthy option that doesn't lack in flavour.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/poki-poki-vista-vista
Very popular breakfast location for all the locals. Indoor and outdoor seating. Known for breakfast, they do have a lunch menu as well.
http://www.curbsidecafevistaca.com/
17 locals recommend
Curbside Cafe
307 Main StVery popular breakfast location for all the locals. Indoor and outdoor seating. Known for breakfast, they do have a lunch menu as well.
http://www.curbsidecafevistaca.com/
Partake has a uniquely simple approach to their food. You won't find any local beers here, the owner focuses on rare, high quality craft breweries that are newer or less heard of. He is also a wine connoisseur, often hosting wine pairing parties with food unique to that night.
http://www.partakevista.com/
16 locals recommend
Partake Gastropub
721 S Santa Fe AvePartake has a uniquely simple approach to their food. You won't find any local beers here, the owner focuses on rare, high quality craft breweries that are newer or less heard of. He is also a wine connoisseur, often hosting wine pairing parties with food unique to that night.
http://www.partakevista.com/
You don't really know how to explain the Yellow Deli, other than 'different.' They grow all their own certified organic food, offering breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches and a juice bar while tucked away in a tree fort style bungalow. Life moves at it's own pace here.
They are open 24 hours from 3:00 PM Sunday until 3 PM Friday.
http://yellowdeli.com/vista
70 locals recommend
The Yellow Deli Vista, LLC
315 E BroadwayYou don't really know how to explain the Yellow Deli, other than 'different.' They grow all their own certified organic food, offering breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches and a juice bar while tucked away in a tree fort style bungalow. Life moves at it's own pace here.
They are open 24 hours from 3:00 PM Sunday until 3 PM Friday.
http://yellowdeli.com/vista
Drinks & Nightlife
While the Belching Beaver is a brewery with a wide selection of very good craft beers, their food is equally as good. There is a huge outdoor seating area with tables and fire pits, or seating inside.
59 locals recommend
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill
302 E BroadwayWhile the Belching Beaver is a brewery with a wide selection of very good craft beers, their food is equally as good. There is a huge outdoor seating area with tables and fire pits, or seating inside.
One of the most popular breweries in San Diego winning numerous craft beer awards. Very kid and pet friendly, the open environment promotes conversations amongst others there as well.
My favorites: Cali Creamin vanilla cream ale and Sintax, a chocolate peanut butter stout. Be a local and ask for a CaliTax for a mix of the two.
28 locals recommend
Mother Earth Brew Company
206 Main StreetOne of the most popular breweries in San Diego winning numerous craft beer awards. Very kid and pet friendly, the open environment promotes conversations amongst others there as well.
My favorites: Cali Creamin vanilla cream ale and Sintax, a chocolate peanut butter stout. Be a local and ask for a CaliTax for a mix of the two.
One of the newer breweries, Bear Roots instantly made a name for themselves with their unique beers and dedication to the craft.
8 locals recommend
Bear Roots Brewing Co.
1213 S Santa Fe AveOne of the newer breweries, Bear Roots instantly made a name for themselves with their unique beers and dedication to the craft.
Arts & Culture
Downtown Vista is heavily focused on art and culture. The buildings are all covered with murals and there is street art on every corner.
Downtown Vista
Downtown Vista is heavily focused on art and culture. The buildings are all covered with murals and there is street art on every corner.
The Moonlight has a range of performances from broadway shows and symphonies to movies for the whole family. Enjoy the show while sitting outside in the moonlight. This is a great date night location.
http://www.moonlightstage.com/
44 locals recommend
Moonlight Ampitheatre
1250 Vale Terrace DrThe Moonlight has a range of performances from broadway shows and symphonies to movies for the whole family. Enjoy the show while sitting outside in the moonlight. This is a great date night location.
http://www.moonlightstage.com/
Parks & Nature
Brengle Terrace is a quiet park with lots of areas to sit and read a book, have a picnic, and get away from everything.
http://www.cityofvista.com/services/parks-and-facilities
21 locals recommend
Brengle Terrace Park
1200 Vale Terrace DrBrengle Terrace is a quiet park with lots of areas to sit and read a book, have a picnic, and get away from everything.
http://www.cityofvista.com/services/parks-and-facilities
Guajome has areas for camping, horseback riding, picnics, and quiet jogging trails going around the two lakes there. Paid parking on-site or free parking off-site.
http://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/park-pages/Guajome.html
39 locals recommend
Guajome Regional Park
3000 Guajome Lake RdGuajome has areas for camping, horseback riding, picnics, and quiet jogging trails going around the two lakes there. Paid parking on-site or free parking off-site.
http://www.sdparks.org/content/sdparks/en/park-pages/Guajome.html
Essentials
Frazier Farms carries primarily fresh, organic food. They have a deli that can make amazing sandwiches, a bakery, and butcher. You won't find pop tarts or much processed here, but they do have a nice selection of coffee beans, teas, and top quality produce.
https://frazierfarmsmarket.com/
33 locals recommend
Frazier Farms Market Vista
225 Vista Village DrFrazier Farms carries primarily fresh, organic food. They have a deli that can make amazing sandwiches, a bakery, and butcher. You won't find pop tarts or much processed here, but they do have a nice selection of coffee beans, teas, and top quality produce.
https://frazierfarmsmarket.com/