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Where in the world: USA  /  California  /  Chula Vista

Top 15 things to do in Chula Vista

1. Aquatica San Diego

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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3. Adrenaline & Extreme Tours

Suggested duration: 1h 30 min
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4. San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure

FROM $95
Experience the thrill of driving your own speed boat on a guided and narrated tour around San Diego's Harbor. You’ll navigate and captain your own speed boat for the entirety of the tour while following a trained and knowledgeable guide in a different boat. There is a two-way communication systems mounted in each boat so you'll be able to hear your guide throughout the tour. This speed boat adventure is a great way see the beautiful San Diego harbor and learn about its history while speeding through water.
Suggested duration: 2h
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5. Lions, Tigers & Bears, Alpine

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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6. Coronado Island, Coronado

Escape from nearby San Diego to Coronado Island and experience the wonderful, Mediterranean-like climate year round. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach vacation or a place for adventure and parties, this island offers both serenity and fun. Visit the art museum and historical sites, such as the Hotel del Coronado, a magnificent wooden complex built in 1888 that has hosted politicians, diplomats, celebrities, and other important figures for more than 100 years. Enjoy casual or fine dining around the island, have a margarita at one of its many charming bars, or go out dancing for the night.
Suggested duration: 2h 30 min
Tours from $82 › Learn more about Coronado Island

7. Coronado Beach, Coronado

Experience the soft sand and cool, clear water at Coronado Beach, the highest-rated beach in America. Lie out in the sun and enjoy the weather, or surf and swim in the cool water. Walk along the spacious beach, which rarely becomes crowded and is known for being very clean. Public bathrooms are available by the beach, and showers allow you to rinse off before getting in your car. The area is lined with small shops and restaurants, and the famed Hotel Del Coronado is within view.
Suggested duration: 2 hours
Tours from $49 › Learn more about Coronado Beach

8. Small-Group San Diego Sunset Sailing Excursion

Likely to sell out FROM $115
Set sail from San Diego on this small-group sailing tour on a sunset sail on the open ocean. This three-hour adventure on a Catalina-style sailboat is limited to 6 guests allowing you a comfortable, semi-private experience (or, grab five friends and fill up the whole boat!). Sit back, relax and enjoy the complimentary beer, soft drinks and snacks as you soak in the warm sun or watch it drop into the horizon with the glistening city lights behind you. Departure times vary throughout the year. Guest must contact Sail San Diego after purchase for the exact departure time.
Suggested duration: 3h
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9. Imperial Beach Pier, Imperial Beach

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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10. Chula Vista Bayside Park

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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11. Silver Strand State Beach, Coronado

Enjoy outdoor recreation along the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay at Silver Strand State Beach. Due to its prime location along the shoreline and the area's mild climate, this beach is an ideal location for camping, swimming, boating, volleyball games, and more. The park's bay side boasts panoramas of the San Diego Bay and offers water a bit warmer and calmer than along the ocean. Directly south of this developed spot lies a nature preserve, where you can take a stroll and keep an eye out for snails, sand dollars, and cockle shells.
Suggested duration: 2 hours
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12. Small-Group San Diego Afternoon Sailing Excursion

Likely to sell out FROM $115
This three-hour adventure on a a beautiful modern-day sailboat is limited to just 6 people, allowing you a comfortable, semi-private experience (or, grab five friends and fill up the whole boat!). Sit back, relax and enjoy the complimentary beer, soft drinks and snacks as you soak in the warm sun with the glistening city lights behind you.
Suggested duration: 3h
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13. Otay Ranch Town Center

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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14. Viejas Casino, Alpine

Suggested duration: 4 hours
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15. All-Inclusive Wine Tasting Tour of Temecula Valley

Likely to sell out FROM $148
The Vineyard Picnic Tour is an all-inclusive wine tasting tour featuring four wineries in Temecula. Join in with other like-minded wine enthusiasts for a relaxing day among the vineyards, sampling wines, seeing the wine making process, and savoring a picnic lunch at one of the wineries. All tastings & lunch are included. Grapeline was voted the top wine tour company in America in a USA Today poll.
Suggested duration: 5h
Tours from $148 › More about this tour at viator.com ›