- Our list of the best things to do in Vista, California, features the top 316 nearby activities — including 136 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Vista, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Food & Drink.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Vista, CA , followed by 295 popular activities in nearby cities, including Escondido, La Jolla, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Temecula, Poway, Fallbrook, Encinitas, San Marcos, Del Mar, Ramona, Murrieta, San Clemente, San Diego and Coronado
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23.1 Miles
64%
400 votes
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Birch Aquarium
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Affiliated with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of California at San Diego, Birch Aquarium features a wide array of exhibits centering on ocean life. The aquarium also hosts many educational programs.
23.1 Miles
52%
109 votes
40750 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591
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A movie theater with an IMAX 3D auditorium, Edwards Temecula Stadium 15 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, mobile ticketing and a snack bar with food and drinks.
23.4 Miles
91%
11 votes
26305 Jefferson Ave, Ste G, Murrieta, CA 92562
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With a pride in the motivational environment they've created, Cartwheels Gymnastics Center teaches from basic motor skill development to the elite competitive classes. With a tumbling and trampoline team, cheer classes, and day camps, every child has a place.
23.8 Miles
La Jolla Shores is arguably the most scenic spot in the San Diego area. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a morning jog on these miles of coastline.
23.8 Miles
La Jolla water sports offers a wide range of water activities. Some of the most popular are spearfishing, snorkeling, and shark tours.
23.8 Miles
41720 Calle Cabrillo, Temecula, CA 92592
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The Briar Rose Winery is a boutique winery that produces hand crafted wine using grapes from the nearby vineyard. The winery own the gold medal at Critics Challenge International in 2008 for the 2004 Petit Verdot Private Reserve wine.
23.8 Miles
Established almost 30 years ago, Thornton Winery offers sparkling wines and champagnes to sample during their wine tastings. Visitors can enjoy wine and a meal on their patio. They also host jazz concerts on their lawn.
23.9 Miles
2243 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Guided kayak tours, diving, surfing and snorkeling adventures of La Jolla. The 5th Biggest Tourist Attraction in California
23.9 Miles
80%
1010 votes
2158 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours offers a selection of tours for all fitness levels. A popular tour explores the caves off the coast of La Jolla.
23.9 Miles
91%
163 votes
2160-A, Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Surf Diva is a local surf school which offers private lessons for beginners as well as more advanced surfers. The students comprise of teenagers and young children. They also organize summer camps and provide surf and stand up paddle boards on rent. The instructors are friendly and experienced professionals.