The Wave Waterpark - Vista CA
161 Recreation Drive, Vista, CA 92083; (760) 940-WAVE; May-Sept;
Waterpark Website;
$3.8 million state-of-the-art city operated family aquatic park that includess waterslides and a very wet children's playground.

• Swim lessons and group programs available during the year.
• Competition swimming pool
• Flow-Rider surf pool
• Crazy River
• 5 giant waterslides
• Children's activity pool

Tour Legoland California
Only themepark of its kind in America, over 40 major rides and attractions in the bright Legobrick colors. Designed primarily to give a fun educational play experience to young children ages 2-12. The many attractions, rides, shows and play areas feature the bright cheerful Lego colors and toys. Play activities include driving electric cars, boats and aircraft and to explore many fantasy settings.

Vista Historical Museum
651 East Vista Way, Suite A, P.O. Box 1032, Vista, CA, 92084-1032; 760-630-0444; Museum Website;
Open : 10AM-3PM Wedz-Sat; Free Admission;
a non-circulating library with extensive publications on Luisenos Missions and Rancho history; a holiday tea; the Vista Hall of Fame;

Boomers FunParks
Boomers is a popular place for kids entertainment and activities including gaming arcade, mini-golf, go-karts and kids cafe. Special events include birthday celebrations, YMCA day camps and scout night.

Vista Entertainment Center
435 West Vista Way, Vista, CA 92081; 760-941-1032; Center Website;
the best bowling experience in North County. From open play and league bowling to Planet X extreme bowling.

Camp Pendleton USMC
The largest amphibious training facility in the nation, Camp Pendleton covers 17 miles of Pacific coastline north of Oceanside. It is home to 35,000 active duty Marines and their dependents of the U.S. 1st Marine Division and related units. Visitors may tour during daylight hours - enter thru the Main Gate off the I-5 Freeway.

Vista Village is the city's revitalization of its downtown area of shops, restaurants, theater and entertainment.

Vista Village Restaurants
Popular Dining Adventures:
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill - 620 Hacienda
California Pizza Kitchen - 307 Vista Village
Chin's Szechwan Restaurant - 600 E Vista Way - Featuring both Mandarin and Szechwan cuisine at its best.
Coco's Bakery - Melrose & Vista Way
El Pollo Loco - 495 So Melrose - Mexican Chicken House
Jack in the Box - 260 So Melrose - Fast American Food
Oggi's Pizza and Brewing Co - 425 So Melrose
Panera Bread - 401 Vista Village - fresh from the oven daily.
Papa John's Pizza - 485 So Melrose
Pick Up Stix - 251 So Melrose - Fresh Asian Kitchen
Pizza Hut -1591 E Vista Way
Round Table Pizza - 923 E Vista Way
Ristorante San Giorgio Lucano - 1280 E Vista Way our chef, Emilio Zucchero, creates his favorite dishes from his hometown of San Giorgio Lucano, Italy.

Vista Sycamore Mall Restaurants
Popular Dining Adventures:
IHOP restaurant - 632 Sycamore - Popular breakfast house
Rubios - Sycamore Mall - Fresh Mexican Grill
Jack in the Box - 740 Sycamore - Fast American Food

Old California Restaurant Row - San Marcos Blvd
There is a big string of dining adventures in the heart of San Marcos near the big Regal Edwards Cinema.

Krikorian Metroplex 15 Theaters
Vista Village, Vista, (760) 945-SHOW; Theater Website
All stadium seating movie theater - New Nov 2003.

Avo Playhouse
303 Main Street, Vista, CA 92084; (760) 724-2110; Theater Website;
Live stage productions - part of Moonlight amphiteater group.

Moonlight Amphitheater
1200 Vale Terrace, Vista, CA 92084; (760) 724-2110; Theater Website;
Summer Evenings 8PM - Wed-Sun;
Outdoor amphitheater located in Brengle Terrace Park hosts live stage musical productions on most summer evenings.

San Diego Scottish Highland Games - Vista [Late JUN]
Fourth Weekend in June / Brengle Terrace Park / Festival Website;
Popular annual event since 1973 featuring traditional Scottish athletics, bagpiping, drumming, highland dancing. Other events include sheep dog trials, country dancing, free celtic concert. Come enjoy Scottish Food, Drink & Merchandise.

San Diego Summergrass Festival - Vista [AUG]
Bluegrass Music Festival - Three Day Concert Event
A great family friendly weekend of live bluegrass bands, music workshops, impromptu jam sessions, vendors, special kid's activities, tasty food, plenty of onsite dry camping.

Civil War Reenactment - Guajome Park [MAR]
Battles Held Twice Daily
Visitors can expect to see real live cannon fire, period costumes, historical figures, authentic battles, meet with the soldiers in their camps, attend demonstrations and more during the two-day festival.

Vista Village Festival Summer
Every Summer Thursday 5PM - 8PM on Main Street. (760) 732-0034;
Over 128 booths representing diverse interests and products such as: arts & crafts, both handmade and commercial, fine art and jewelry. Free entertainment by popular bands on one centrally located stage.

Vista Winter Fest [1st Weekend Dec]
Main Street, Vista Village; Festival Website;
Festival focusing on holiday arts and fun including the annual holiday parade, downtown street lighting and caroling, a home tour, an art gallery reception, a bridge-lighting ceremony, a snow play area, free pictures with Santa and more.

Vista Valley Country Club
29354 Vista Valley Road, Vista, CA 92084; (760) 758-5275; Club Website;
Private golf and country club provides Golf, Tennis, Fine Dining, Forest Park Wedding and Family Facilities Golf course is surrounded by a necklace of mountains, amidst hundreds of mature oaks, quaint stone walls and a meandering creek. Vista Valley is a championship 18 hole golf course, designed by the world renowned, premier architect, Ted Robinson.