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Living In Vista

The city of Vista is nestled just seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in North San Diego County. Vista lies on the 78 freeway between San Marcos and Oceanside, forming part of the Tri-City Area. Recently revitalized with new businesses and homes, people enjoy living in Vista for its peaceful atmosphere, ideal location close to the back gate of Camp Pendleton, and affordable real estate options.

$2,565,000 Median

$1,128,000 Median

Encinitas Union

0 Min to Beach

25 Min to Downtown

19 Min to Airport

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About Vista

Vista’s history dates back to the 1830s, when the Mexican government began granting land ownerships to various people, which led to the establishment of three ranchos in the area: Rancho Guajome, Rancho Buena Vista, and Agua Hedionda Y los Manos. By the 1850s, changing political conditions and scarce water caused the ranchos to fade, and smaller agricultural holdings emerged. In 1882, John A. Frazier opened the first post office in the area, and after several attempts to name the city, he finally chose the name “Vista.” In the late 1800s, the Delpy family planted several hundred acres of grapes and built the first successful winery in the country, which was shut down during the Prohibition era. Vista grew slowly until the 1920s when a change in water supply allowed agriculture to flourish, and by 1948, Vista became the “avocado capital of the world.” Following World War II, an influx of population and housing caused a decline in agriculture, and the City of Vista was incorporated in 1963. Today, Vista is a thriving community with a growing business park and numerous cultural activities.

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Diverse Homes, Coastal Elegance, and Sunset Views

Vista Real Estate

Many prospective buyers choose to buy a home in Vista for the diversity of real estate options and affordable home prices. From condos and townhomes to sprawling single-family homes with an acre or more of land, there’s something for everyone in Vista. Looking to keep chickens or horses? You can do it here in Vista. Dream of a thriving fruit and veggie garden? Vista is a great place to look for a property to support your passion. Recent revitalization efforts to the city have also led to the construction of several new home communities.

For a single-family home in Vista, the median home price is $856,462. For a condo or townhome in Vista, the median home price is $572,748.

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Vista Education

Vista Schools

Schools in Vista have an overall B+ rating from Niche.com. Public schools are part of the Vista Unified School District (VUSD). Serving students from elementary through high school, VUSD prides itself on creating students who are “resilient, agile learners and creative problem solvers who navigate the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embrace local and global challenges.”

Vista Elementary Schools include Breeze Hill Elementary, Foothill-Oak Elementary, Mission Meadows Elementary, and Monte Vista Elementary, among others. Area Middle Schools include Madison Middle School, Rancho Minerva Middle School, and Roosevelt Middle School. High Schools include Alta Vista High School, Rancho Buena Vista High School, and Vista High School, among others.

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Dual Language Immersion North County 760-631-6200 Public KG-8
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology 760-724-8442 Public KG-5
Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, and Math 760-726-5766 Public 6-8
Rancho Buena Vista High School 760-727-7284 Public 9-12
Dual Language Immersion North County 760-631-6200 Public KG-8
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology 760-724-8442 Public KG-5
Maryland Elementary School 760-631-6675 Public KG-5
Bella Mente Montessori Academy 760-621-8948 Public KG-8
Grapevine Elementary School 760-724-8329 Public KG-5
Breeze Hill Elementary School 760-945-2373 Public KG-5
Bobier Elementary School 760-724-8501 Public KG-5
Guajome Learning Center 760-631-8500 Public KG-12
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts 760-941-0880 Public KG-5
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School 760-290-2888 Public KG-5
Guajome Park Academy Charter 760-631-8500 Public KG-12
Hannalei Elementary School 760-631-6248 Public KG-5
Beaumont Elementary School 760-726-4040 Public KG-5
Foothill Oak Elementary School 760-631-3458 Public KG-5
Vista Visions Academy 760-724-4785 Public KG-12
Vista Springs Charter 951-252-8800 Public KG-12
Monte Vista Elementary School 760-726-0410 Public KG-5
Kids Town Montessori School 760-598-5437 Private KG-3
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School 760-630-7960 Private PK-8
Tri-City Christian School 760-630-8227 Private PK-12
Big Tree Little Preschool Kindergarten 760-685-5780 Private KG-TKG
Stars Montessori Academy 760-597-9796 Private PK-TKG
Suncoast Preparatory Academy 760-630-4080 Public KG-12
Vista Christian School 760-525-6086 Private KG-8
California Avenue Elementary School 760-630-4870 Public KG-8
Dual Language Immersion North County 760-631-6200 Public KG-8
Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology 760-724-8442 Public KG-5
Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, and Math 760-726-5766 Public 6-8
Vista Innovation and Design Academy 760-724-7115 Public 6-8
Grapevine Elementary School 760-724-8329 Public KG-5
Bella Mente Montessori Academy 760-621-8948 Public KG-8
Breeze Hill Elementary School 760-945-2373 Public KG-5
Maryland Elementary School 760-631-6675 Public KG-5
Bobier Elementary School 760-724-8501 Public KG-5
Guajome Learning Center 760-631-8500 Public KG-12
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts 760-941-0880 Public KG-5
Guajome Park Academy Charter 760-631-8500 Public KG-12
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School 760-290-2888 Public KG-5
Hannalei Elementary School 760-631-6248 Public KG-5
Rancho Minerva Middle School 760-631-4500 Public 6-8
Beaumont Elementary School 760-726-4040 Public KG-5
Foothill Oak Elementary School 760-631-3458 Public KG-5
Vista Springs Charter 951-252-8800 Public KG-12
Vista Visions Academy 760-724-4785 Public KG-12
Monte Vista Elementary School 760-726-0410 Public KG-5
Tri-City Christian School 760-630-8227 Private PK-12
Suncoast Preparatory Academy 760-630-4080 Public KG-12
California Avenue Elementary School 760-630-4870 Public KG-8
Kids Town Montessori School 760-598-5437 Private KG-3
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School 760-630-7960 Private PK-8
Vista Christian School 760-525-6086 Private KG-8
Dual Language Immersion North County 760-631-6200 Public KG-8
Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science, and Math 760-726-5766 Public 6-8
Vista Innovation and Design Academy 760-724-7115 Public 6-8
Bella Mente Montessori Academy 760-621-8948 Public KG-8
Guajome Learning Center 760-631-8500 Public KG-12
Guajome Park Academy Charter 760-631-8500 Public KG-12
Rancho Minerva Middle School 760-631-4500 Public 6-8
Vista Springs Charter 951-252-8800 Public KG-12
Vista Visions Academy 760-724-4785 Public KG-12
California Avenue Elementary School 760-630-4870 Public KG-8
Tri-City Christian School 760-630-8227 Private PK-12
Suncoast Preparatory Academy 760-630-4080 Public KG-12
Vista Christian School 760-525-6086 Private KG-8
St Francis of Assisi Catholic School 760-630-7960 Private PK-8
Rancho Buena Vista High School 760-727-7284 Public 9-12
Guajome Learning Center 760-631-8500 Public KG-12
Guajome Park Academy Charter 760-631-8500 Public KG-12
North County Trade Tech High School 760-598-0782 Public 9-12
Vista High School 760-726-5611 Public 9-12
Major General Raymond Murray High School 760-631-2502 Public 10-12
Alta Vista High (Continuation) 760-724-3775 Public 9-12
Vista Visions Academy 760-724-4785 Public KG-12
Vista Springs Charter 951-252-8800 Public KG-12
Tri-City Christian School 760-630-8227 Private PK-12
New Haven Yfs 760-630-4035 Private 9-12
Suncoast Preparatory Academy 760-630-4080 Public KG-12
Vista Adult Transition Center 760-758-3400 Public 12-12

Vista Living

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Downtown Vista is one of the places where you can appreciate the city’s revitalization efforts the most. Just ten years ago, there wasn’t much of anything there. Now, it’s a thriving town square where residents gather with their family and friends all year long. You can grab a beer at one of the many craft breweries like Bear Roots Brewing Co. and Belching Beaver, enjoy a slice at URBN Pizza, pick up ice cream from Handel’s, check out the public art installations, and so much more.

The Vista Farmers Market has been a local favorite since 1981, making it one of the oldest farmers markets in the county and the state! With over fifty farmers selling in-season fruits and vegetables, eggs, nuts, and grass-fed meats, visitors can enjoy a wide range of options. In addition, more than forty foodmakers sell baked goods, sauces, dips, and pickles, while hot food vendors offer dishes from fourteen different countries. The market also features crafters selling handmade soap, pottery, jewelry, and gifts. Open every Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon, rain or shine, the market has over 600 free parking spaces and is located at the San Diego County Courthouse.

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an historic treasure

Vista Lifestyle

Love history? Vista is home to a number of historical treasures, including the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe and the Rancho Guajome hacienda. The Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, located in Buena Vista Park, is an historic treasure that was acquired by the City of Vista in 1989. The Rancho Guajome hacienda, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, served as the headquarters of a Mexican land grant and features a large Spanish Colonial style adobe with two courtyards, an arcaded veranda, and a chapel. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, and horseback riding on the non-motorized multi-use trails of the surrounding wetland open space, which is home to a variety of wildlife. The gardens and grounds of the Rancho Guajome hacienda are available for weddings, receptions, and social events. The Vista Historical Society’s Museum at Rancho Minerva also preserves and honors the city’s past, offering visitors a glimpse into the thriving community that existed in the area in the early 1900s. Finally, Vista has an Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, where you can discover the vehicles and machines of the past!

Want to get outside and enjoy some physical activity with your family? The Wave Waterpark in Vista is a family-friendly waterpark with a variety of rides and attractions such as a competition pool, slides, splash pad, and lazy river. It operates from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day and offers swimming lessons, water polo classes, and more. Best of all, the parking is free!

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