Chula Vista

Chula Vista is accessible by car through Interstates 805, 905, 125 and 5. The nearest major airports are San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ).
The San Diego Trolley Blue Line serves Southern San Diego County, running between Downtown San Diego down to the US-Mexico Border. Chula Vista has three trolley stations: Bayfront/E Street, H Street, and Palomar Street.

Private boats can dock at the local Chula Vista Marina.

Metropolitan Transit System runs several bus routes around Chula Vista, most of them connecting to at least one of the Chula Vista trolley stations.

• Living Coast Discovery Center

  phone: +1 619 409-5900
  address: 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive
  Situated in the midst of the marshes of the South Bay and something of a hidden gem is this fun nature center with lots of interactive exhibits on animals native to the San Diego Bay. Highlights include an aquarium with sharks and sea turtles, a touchpool with rays, an aviary where you can view shorebirds, and some birds of prey. Short trails lead out from the nature center through the marsh to the shores of the bay, where you can view some of the local wildlife.

• Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center

  phone: +1 619-656-1500
  address: 2800 Olympic Parkway
  Training center for Olympic athletes. Tours available.

• North Island Credit Union AmphitheatreAn amphitheater even larger than the Hollywood Bowl

While a majority of activities can be found in the city of San Diego, there are still several things for visitors to do.

• Since Chula Vista is surrounded by Silver Strand, it has only a harbor and no beaches. However many boaters and recreational fishers find this to be an interesting area to boat and fish. There is a boat launching ramp located at the J Street Marina Park, off the J Street I-5 offramp. The ramp has a large parking lot for vehicles with trailers, picnic facilities and restrooms. Care should be taken navigating in the adjacent areas of San Diego Bay as there are extremely shallow shoal areas. Refer to a current navigational chart prior to leaving the ramp area. Nearby is South Bay Anchorage, which is free to use, but a permit is required (permits can be obtained from the Shelter Island Harbor Police Office in Point Loma). In the vicinity are several parks and bike trails.
• In the east is Coors Amphitheater and Knott's Soak City, both in the Otay Valley. The redevelopment of the area occurred in 1997-8 and his since been a popular place for locals and visitors.

• Aquatica

  phone: +1 619 222-4732
  address: 2052 Entertainment Circle
  Water Park

• Sky Zone San Diego

Shopping Centers

• Otay Ranch Town Center

• Westfield Shoppingtown Plaza Bonita

• Chula Vista Centre

• Terra Nova Shopping District

• Eastlake Center

• Third Avenue

• Aqui Es TexcocoGreat lamb barbacoa.

• Mae Kwan Thai Cuisine

  phone: +1 619 426-5172
  address: 230 3rd Ave
  Good Thai food at reasonable prices with good deals on lunch. Easily accessible via bus from trolley stations or other parts of South Bay. Metered parking on the street and in city-owned lots.

• Hungry Hank Deli

  address: 866 3rd Ave
  Known locally as having some of the best sandwiches around, has a wide menu for a variety of eaters.

• Tacos El GordoFamily-owned counter-serve restaurant with Tijuana-style food

• Best Western Chula Vista Inn

  phone: +1 619 691-6868
  address: 946 Broadway

• Best Western South Bay Inn & RV Park

  phone: +1 619 420-5183
  address: 710 E St

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 619 422-2600
  address: 4450 Main St

• Motel 6 San Diego - Chula Vista

  phone: +1 619 422-4200
  address: 745 E St

• Vagabond Inn Chula Vista (San Diego)

  phone: +1 619 422-8305
  address: 230 Broadway

• Hercor HotelRelatively inexpensive "urban boutique"-style hotel, just a block from the light rail station

• The Rambler Motel

Coin laundries

• Sunny Coin Laundry

  address: 600 F St

Libraries

• Chula Vista Public Library, Civic Center Branch

  phone: +1 619-691-5069
  address: 365 F St