- 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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Despite its somewhat unsettling name, Hellhole Canyon is actually a quite scenic hiking destination. A six mile round trip hike, the trail through Hellhole Canyon culminates at a 24 foot waterfall, an anomaly in this desert setting.
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The Idyllwild Nature Center offers a variety of hiking trails, a monarch butterfly exhibit and plenty of bird watching opportunities. The area also features picnic spots and occasional learning workshops.
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2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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The Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserves offers wildlife viewing, bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding opportunities. During the migrating season, up to 35,000 birds can be seen from this location, including endangered species.
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Spanning a total of nine miles along the Pacific Ocean, Newport Beach is a seaside town commonly visited for its scenic beaches. The town also has a pier filled with restaurants and shops within walking distance of the water.
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Artspresso Art Gallery features and showcases the works of a variety of local, regional, and nationally known artists in an array of different artistic media. Art includes photographs, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and other varieties.
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8534 Hamilton Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92663
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Kula Nalu helps surfers at all levels. They also provide specialty workouts for surfers and water sport enthusiasts.
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Celebration Park is one of the biggest city park in Moreno Valley. The main focus of the park is on providing fun for families with small children as there is an extensive playground and a children's water feature that is turned on during the summer months.
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Cedar Grove Park is a public park offering a number of amenities for its visitors to enjoy. These amenities include several basketball courts, playground equipment, an amphitheater, and a nature trail.
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Built around Mount San Jacinto, which stands at 10,834 ft. in elevation, lies the Mount San Jacinto State Park. The park provides a serene environment for walking, hiking, and camping and is reachable within hours from several major local cities.
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25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
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Part of the California State Parks system, the San Jacinto State Park Campground features a well-maintained and staffed camping area with many sites. The campground features fully working bathrooms with power and running water.