The city of Chula Vista is located just a few miles south of Downtown San Diego and is the second largest in the county. It offers a diversity of people as well as lifestyles and spans from the ocean to the rolling foothills. Communities include the original Chula Vista west of HWY 805, along with Rancho Del Rey, Terra Nova, Otay Ranch, Eastlake, San Miguel Ranch and Rolling Hills.
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre is an outdoor performing arts theater with reserved seating for 10,000 and additional seating for 10,000 on an attractively landscaped lawn. The amphitheatre is located just 17 minutes from downtown San Diego in Chula Vista, and is the area's first major concert facility designed specifically for music.
Open year-round
2050 Entertainment Circle (off Auto Park Drive)
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 671-3600
www.hob.com/venues/concerts/coors/
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U.S. Olympic Training Center
 An official U.S. Olympic Committee training facility dedicated to the development of America's current and future Olympic athletes participating in nine sports including archery, rowing, canoe/kayak, soccer, softball, field hockey, tennis, track and field, and cycling. See athletes training, take a free guided tour of the facilities and shop at the Olympic Spirit Store.
Open year-round
2800 Olympic Parkway
Chula Vista, CA 91915
619-656-1500
www.usolympicteam.com
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Knotts Soak City USA
San Diego County's newest and wildest water adventure park! Thirty-two water-logged acres packed with 22 of the most intense water rides imaginable -- all themed to the surf woodies and longboards of the 1950s San Diego coast!
Open May through September
2052 Entertainment Circle (off Auto Park Drive)
Chula Vista, CA 91911
619-661-7373
www.knotts.com/soakcity/sd
Shopping in Chula Vista
Chula Vista provides a wide selection of shopping opportunities - from the large Chula Vista Center, to historic Third Avenue, and numerous other retail sites scattered throughout the city. In addition, the varied shopping experiences that San Diego and Tijuana offer are just minutes away.
CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER
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ctive exhibits at the Nature Center describe the history, geology, ecology, natural history and bio-diversity of Sweetwater Marsh and San Diego Bay. Exhibits include a shark and ray tank, aviaries housing waterbirds, hawks and owls, bird watching platforms and drought tolerant gardens attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
Open Tues-Sun, year-round
1000 Gunpowder Point Drive (at the West end of E Street)
Chula Vista, CA 91910-1201
619-409-5900
Click here to visit the Nature Center Website
About Redevelopment & Housing
The City of Chula Vista´s Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority were formed in 1972 and 1993, respectively, to turn declining areas of the community around and support affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income families. Through a variety of projects and programs, Redevelopment and Housing has facilitated numerous community improvements, stimulated private investment and provided a continuum of affordable housing options. Together, these activities serve to enhance the quality of life for Chula Vista residents and the City´s economic outlook.
NEW FEDERAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY & STIMULUS FUNDS
The City of Chula Vista has received or is eligible to receive several new funding sources through the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) of 2008 and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in order to stabilize and/or stimulate the local economy. The Redevelopment & Housing Department is responsible for the adminstration or application of the programs listed below. In order to find out additional information on these programs, click here.
- Community Development Block Grant - Recovery (CDBG-R)
- Homeless Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP)
- Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
Chula Vista Market Statistics
Chula Vista School Information