Chula Vista

Col. W.G. Dickerson helped form the San Diego Land and Town Co. in the 1880s, with 5-acre lots for $300. Once Sweetwater Dam was completed in 1888, the region became the nation’s largest producer of lemons. The city incorporated in 1911.

World War II changed the city forever. When the Rohr Aircraft Corporation settled here, it employed 9,000 workers at the height of war production, and orchards gave way to housing. After the war, many workers and servicemen stayed, and Chula Vista grew into San Diego County’s second-largest city.

City leaders are looking forward to the revitalization of its once-industrial bayfront into 500 acres of hospitality, housing, recreation and jobs.

How it got its name: Resident James D. Schulyer suggested the name Chula Vista to the San Diego Land and Town Co. It means “beautiful view” in Spanish

📌Check it out 

1. Bayside Park

2. Bowlero

3. Chula Vista Elite Athelete Training Center

4.Living Coast Discovery Center

5. North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

6. Sesame Place San Diego

7. Southwestern College

📍Shops and Eats

1. La Bella Pizza Garden 

2. Chula Vista Brewery

3. Family House Of Pancakes

4. Italianissimo Trattoria

5. Mmm...Cakes

6. Tacos el Gordo

7. Thr3e Punk Ales Brewing Co.

8. Vogue Tavern

Chula Vista offers a variety of shopping options, from malls to small boutiques.

There is also a diversity of restaurants serving a wide range of cuisines, from Mexican food to international dishes.