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Vista

California, United States · North America

About Vista

Vista is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Lake San Marcos, 10km from LEGOLAND California.

Vista is a city located in California, United States. With a population of 100,890, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Vista sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vista to your route.

About Vista

Vista Transit Center is a transit center near the intersection of North Santa Fe Road and Vista Village Drive in Vista, California, served by North County Transit District's SPRINTER hybrid rail line and BREEZE bus line. The station is located midpoint between the rail line's western terminus at Oceanside Transit

Read more Center and eastern terminus at Escondido Transit Center. A preview Sprinter service stopped at Vista Transit Center on December 28, 2007, and regular service commenced March 9, 2008.

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What are the best things to do in Vista?

Vista offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Vista located?

Vista is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.2000 latitude, -117.2425 longitude.

What is the population of Vista?

Vista has a population of approximately 100,890 people, making it a city in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
100,890
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.2000, -117.2425

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Vista

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

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LEGOLAND California

Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.

26 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

SeaWorld San Diego

Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.

48 km · about 55 min drive

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San Diego Zoo

World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Vista.

Lake San Marcos

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 4,437

San Marcos

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 92,931

Bonsall

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 3,982

Carlsbad

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 114,746

Hidden Meadows

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 3,485

Oceanside

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 175,691

Camp Pendleton South

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 10,616

Camp Pendleton North

🇺🇸 United States

14 km awayPop. 5,200

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