- 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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32.3 Miles
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Dana Point Harbor, 34551 Puerto Place, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Located along the Dana Point Harbor, the Baby Beach of Dana Point is a waveless beach designated for swimming. Visitors also commonly enjoy using paddle boards, kayaks, or having picnics at the beach.
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Located within Harry Griffen Park, Canine Corners Dog Park is a fenced canine recreation facility with three separate dirt fields for dogs of different sizes. The park offers dog waste bags, drinking water, picnic tables, benches and trees.
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With 53 acres to explore, Harry Griffen Park offers visitors a wide range of amenities, from horseshoe pits, to picnic areas, to an off-leash dog park. The park has a 360-seat amphitheater that hosts an annual summer concert series.
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The Ocean Institute features 61 immersion-style programs that offer guests the chance to learn about marine science and the environment. The location offers access to a gift shop for those who wish to purchase souvenirs.
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34116 Pacific Coast Hwy # A, Dana Point, CA
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At the Girl in the Curl Surf School, students of all skill levels can take surfing lessons. The location also offers surf camps for younger learners who wish to truly dedicate time to their skills.
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Car and racing enthusiasts may enjoy spending the day at Canyon Raceway, a go-kart park. Along with a slick track, the park provides only motor cars for racing. Consequently, the track requires some training and/or driving experience.
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A surfing instructional camp, TheCaliCamp offers weeklong intensive surfing instruction sessions led by experienced and knowledgeable guides. The camp offers lodging for students, and provides and sells a variety of equipment and apparel.
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Open year round, La Mesa Municipal Pool offers visitors a heated pool for laps and recreational swimming. The pool is attended to by lifeguards and has a diving board in the deep end.
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Taka Sports is a sporting goods and apparel retailer that also operates a variety of athletic leagues, including kickball, baseball, soccer, and others. The store features a full line of sports equipment.
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With new exhibits every year, San Diego Zoo is always getting better. Exhibits include a panda tour, an Australian Outback exhibit, an urban jungle, a lost forest, an Asian passage, and much more.