Chula Vista
ZIP CODE 91909 to 91915
To Sell $1.55K - $3.8M
To Rent $2.7K - $4K
Local information
School
1 Middle School
1 High School
Crime
Commute
Shop & Eat
5 Groceries
3 Nightlife
General Description
The Beautiful of California
The name Chula Vista comes from the Spanish for “beautiful view.” A drive around the city will make it obvious why: the town is tucked between coastal mountain foothills and the San Diego Bay, offering stunning outlooks.
Chula Vista is the second-largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area, as well as the seventh-largest city in Southern California. Chula Vista is also the fourteenth largest city within the state of California; in the United States, it is the 76th largest city with a population of 243,916.
The city has a rich, fascinating history. The Kumeyaay people inhabited the area along with San Diego before the Spanish claimed the territory. The city also became part of the newly declared Mexican Empire in the 19th century and was reformed as the First Mexican Republic just two years later. After the Mexican-American War, California became part of the United States in 1848 and was admitted to the union as a state in 1850.
Today, Chula Vista is a thriving city with a strong local economy. City leadership have made significant advances in ensuring that the city is ready for business expansion and attraction while also collaborating with Baja California officials and establishing an environment for economic growth and prosperity. There are endless opportunities to enjoy the amenities Chula Vista has to offer.
Chula Vista is popular among lovers of the outdoors. With year-round sunny weather, mountains, coastlines, vast areas open space, and miles of trails, the region attracts runners, cyclists, birders and outdoor enthusiasts from the bay to lakes. For indoor alternatives, the city features two major malls to meet the dining, shopping and entertainment needs of its residents.
Otay Ranch Town Center, for instance, is home to over 100 of the top specialty stores in the country; it’s an exciting and versatile outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment spot. The center also includes cafes, a library, and an adjacent dog park, along with a play fountain for kids. After exploring the center, residents and visitors can stop at Chula Vista’s cinema theaters and golf courses. With so many fun activities on offer, it’s no wonder that tourism is a major economic engine for the city.
Among the remarkable attractions you will find in the city include:
- Mattress Firm Amphitheater
- The Chula Vista Marina
- The US Olympic Training Center
- Otay Valley Regional Park
- The Chula Vista Nature Center
Chula More Features
Some of the major employers based on the city’s 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial report are:
- Chula Vista Elementary School District
- Sweetwater Union High School District
- Southwestern College
- United Technologies, Collins Aerospace
- Walmart
- Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
- City of Chula Vista
- Target
- Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista
Chula Vista is an educational hub. There are four private colleges in the city. It’s also home to the Southwestern College – a community college established in 1961 – which serves about 19,000 students each year. The Sweetwater Union School District has its headquarters in Chula Vista and serves as the primary/secondary school district.
Chula Vista has no shortage of amenities to attract businesses and families to settle there. To give just a brief overview, its offerings include established neighborhoods, start-up firms, nationally recognized entertainment venues, contemporary communities, an award-winning nature center, and the only warm-weather athlete training center in the nation. Chula Vista is truly an active, vibrant city for all its residents.
For those interested in living in a family-oriented community that sits within a short driving distance of San Diego, Chula Vista is an ideal place to live. There’s something for everyone here.
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