Guidebook for Vista
Parks & Nature
Great walk around a lake and over a creek. Short walk up to the top of the inactive volcano to get a great view of Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, and San Marcos.
21 locals recommend
Calavera Lake
3825 Tamarack AveGreat walk around a lake and over a creek. Short walk up to the top of the inactive volcano to get a great view of Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, and San Marcos.
Good little walk around a lake. There's a butt kicker hill close by if you want a little bit of a workout.
15 locals recommend
Discovery Lake
650 Foxhall DrGood little walk around a lake. There's a butt kicker hill close by if you want a little bit of a workout.
Guajome Regional Park
3000 Guajome Lake RdOceanside Pier Bait Shop
Oak Riparian Park
4625 Lake BlvdSunset Park
909 Puesta Del SolShopping
Grand Plaza
101-197 S Las Posas RdCarlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteWestfield North County Shopping Center
272 E Via Rancho PkwyThe Shoppes at Carlsbad
2525 El Camino RealEssentials
Frazier Farms Market Vista
225 Vista Village DrVons
1702 Garnet AveCostco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda DrDrinks & Nightlife
Great little local brewery that also sell brewing equipment.
8 locals recommend
Bear Roots Brewing Co.
1213 S Santa Fe AveGreat little local brewery that also sell brewing equipment.
Another good craft brewery with a ping pong table and a rotation of good food trucks.
15 locals recommend
Booze Brothers Brewing Co.
2545 Progress StAnother good craft brewery with a ping pong table and a rotation of good food trucks.
Aztec Brewing Company
2330 La Mirada DrLive music
Food Scene
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill
302 E BroadwayGreat food and beers.
Stone Brewing
1999 Citracado ParkwyThey have a nice garden with a stream and outdoor seating.
Prohibition Brewing Company
2004 E Vista WayTeri Cafe - Oceanside II
3809 Plaza DrGood hand made ramen and other Japanese-Hawaiian food.
Love Boat Sushi
125 Old Grove RdLow-key Mexican counter serve turning out tacos, burritos & quesadillas, plus aguas frescas.
15 locals recommend
TJ Tacos
802 E Valley PkwyLow-key Mexican counter serve turning out tacos, burritos & quesadillas, plus aguas frescas.
Festive spot for craft beers, whiskey & pub fare in spacious digs with a bowling alley & two patios.
19 locals recommend
Urge Gastropub & Common House
255 Redel RdFestive spot for craft beers, whiskey & pub fare in spacious digs with a bowling alley & two patios.
Breakwater
101 N Coast HwyGood pizzas and good beers.
Entertainment & Activities
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrSan Diego Safari Park( Insidegate) station
The Wave Waterpark
101 Wave DrSightseeing
50 acres of extraordinary color in bloom on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean and offers a special nursery and garden. Open from March 1 through early May.
172 locals recommend
The Flower Fields
5704 Paseo Del Norte50 acres of extraordinary color in bloom on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean and offers a special nursery and garden. Open from March 1 through early May.
State beach with a paved boardwalk, good restaurants, and local shops.
144 locals recommend
Tamarack Beach
State beach with a paved boardwalk, good restaurants, and local shops.