Vista : California
Living a Golf Lifestyle in Vista, California
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Where to Retire in Vista and Home Prices
There are many active adult communities here and in the Oceanside and Carlsbad areas (see California Active Communities link at left). The median home value was $823,671 in early 2023, according to Zillow, .
What Is Special about Vista
The dry and hilly terrain is pretty and it is also reasonably close to the ocean. Brengle Terrace Park houses the Moonlight Amphitheatre, a baseball field, a senior center, a playground, and the community center. Alta Vista Gardens is a city-owned botanical garden there.
What Is Not Special about Vista
Southern California is expensive and traffic can be bad.
Climate and Physical Environment
Vista is 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean and northeast of San Diego. The average January temperature is in the mid 50's and the July temperature in the 70's. It gets a few inches of rain each winter month and almost no precip in the summer time.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Vista is home of a Japanese-American Cultural Center and Buddhist Temple. The Moonlght Amphitheatre and Avo Playhouse provide musical productions and plays.
Crime
The crime rate is lower than the national average.
Medical Facilities
Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside is one of many nearby hospitals, including major ones in San Diego.
Transportation
San Diego offers a major airport, while Oceanside has an AMTRAK and commuter railroad station.
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