Chula Vista, California is a diverse and fast-growing city with an international setting and a relaxed, recreational lifestyle. The city is located 15 minutes south of San Diego and 7 miles from Mexico-considered the busiest international border crossing in the world. Chula Vista, meaning "beautiful view," is nestled around a stunning bay filled with boats gently rocking in the yacht harbor and surrounded by the picturesque San Miguel Mountains. What makes Chula Vista unique is that it offers both the ambiance and pleasures of a small town with tree-lined streets and family owned businesses along with the amenities of a thriving metropolis. Chula Vista is the second largest city in San Diego County and the 21st largest in the state.

In 1542, a fleet of three small ships sailed into San Diego Harbor commanded by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo. These explorations led the Spanish to claim the land. In 1795, Chula Vista became a part of a Spanish land grant known as Rancho del Rey or "The King's Ranch." The United States claimed California following the Mexican-American war in 1847. The town was laid out in 1887 during California's first real estate boom. Chula Vista attracted residents from across the United States, Canada and England. Many planted fruit orchards and citrus groves. At one time the city was known as the "Lemon Capital of the Nation." It incorporated as a city in 1911. Today the lemon trees are only a faint memory as housing developments and commercial spaces have replaced the vast agriculture land.

Chula Vista's 201,210 residents enjoy a strong and vibrant economy. Median household income throughout Chula Vista is $49,065 per year. Long home to Goodrich Aerospace Aerostructures, Chula Vista today is attracting such companies as Raytheon- a $20 billion global technology firm serving the defense industry, the Leviton Manufacturing Company- an international leader in the electrical and electronic products industry, and DNP Electronics America- a high-tech subsidiary of Dai Nippon Printing Company. In addition, Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc., broke ground for their new North American Headquarters at the EastLake Business Park in eastern Chula Vista. Hitachi is the third major high-tech electronics company recently to locate in Chula Vista. The Chula Vista facility will employ 170-200 people, with plans to hire another 50-70 employees in the next five to ten years at a current average annual salary of $62,000.

The many new neighborhoods, parks, schools and roads being built in eastern Chula Vista is a reflection of the incredible growth the city has seen over the past decade. From 1980 to 1990 Chula Vista grew an impressive 61%, but managed that growth in a controlled and healthy way with a comprehensive visionary plan. In fact, Chula Vista ranks among the nation's top ten governments in terms of employee productivity and local debt levels. Housing costs in the area are very affordable ranging from the mid $100,000s for a condominium and the low $200,000s for an older single-family home to over $1 million for newer luxury homes in select neighborhoods. The median price for a single-family residence is $ $376,185.

The near-perfect Mediterranean climate lends itself to many outdoor recreational activities. Chula Vista is home to the ARCO Olympic Training Center, Coors Amphitheatre, the Chula Vista Nature Center, Knotts Soak City USA, four golf courses, and over two-dozen parks. With a beautiful harbor and two marinas, residents enjoy various sport fishing, sightseeing and seasonal whale watching. In addition, Chula Vista provides a variety of cultural and educational facilities such as the Chula Vista Heritage Museum, Onstage Playhouse, the San Diego Junior Theatre, and the award-winning Chula Vista Public Library system.

The U.S. Olympic Training Center is the first USOC training facility to be master-planned from the ground up and is dedicated to the development of America's future Olympic athletes. The year-round, warm weather facility in Chula Vista supports nine Olympic venues: archery, rowing, canoe/kayak, soccer, softball, field hockey, tennis, track and field, and cycling. An estimated 4,000 athletes a year come to the 150-acre complex to receive the coaching, support and facilities necessary to be the best. The center is open daily and offers free tours.

Coors Amphitheatre is the area's first major concert facility designed specifically for music. Coors Amphitheatre is an outdoor performing arts theatre with reserved seating for 10,000 and additional seating for 10,000 on an attractively landscaped lawn. Many major artists from various entertainment industries performed including Jimmy Buffett, Elton John, The Dave Matthews Band, Alan Jackson and Fleetwood Mac just to name a few.

The Chula Vista Nature Center is located on the 316-acre Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. The Nature Center is a living museum serving the public with educational facilities and programs, and aids in the restoration and enhancement of the Sweetwater Marsh. Wetlands are important because they are highly productive and form the basis of the marine food chain. The Nature Center has obtained international recognition for some of its breeding programs, endangered species rescues and educational programs. The Nature Center hosts the annual Bird Festival every winter.

Knott's Soak City U.S.A. continues to be San Diego's newest, biggest and wildest water adventure park! Here residents and visitors come to get soaked and stoked on 22 of the most intense water rides and attractions imaginable. The theme of the park is a tribute to the longboards and surf woodies of the 1950's San Diego coast. The water park is open from mid April to mid October.

Chula Vista Elementary School District and the Sweetwater Union High District provide challenging educational programs to meet a diverse and dynamic student population, including performing arts and science magnet programs; five charter schools emphasizing technology, dual language and extended year calendars; and other programs that meet the unique needs of each school community. Sweetwater recently led the state in California Distinguished School awards, and its campuses have received state and national recognition for improved test scores and for programs in areas such as math, music, literacy, science, and classroom instruction. Chula Vista is ideally situated to benefit from several local and regional higher educational institutions, including Southwestern College [located in Chula Vista], San Diego State University, the University of California at San Diego, and the University of San Diego. The Salk Institute of Biological Studies, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the University of Phoenix and National University also serve specialized San Diego region populations.

With outstanding schools, affordable housing, a healthy economy, fun recreational opportunities, and a high quality of living, Chula Vista is the perfect place to live, work, retire, or raise a family! If you are considering moving here, or would like more information, please feel free to request a "free relocation package" today!