Vista

Nineteenth-century ranch house once owned by the Couts family and restored by the city, which offers tours to visitors at a small fee: $3 for Vista residents or seniors, $4 for non-residents, $1 for students, and 50¢ for children. Tours available Thursday and Friday from 10AM to 2:15PM, and Saturday at 10AM.

Built in the late 1800s on an original Mexican land grant, this hacienda (large house) is a beautiful and unique example of Anglo-Hispanic architecture.

Californiaesque horticulture.

Amusement park with mini-golf, go-karts, games; suitable for birthday parties. Rides are $8 each.

The Avo Playhouse is an indoor theater, and it runs shows throughout the year. But it is closed at night. It is in need of a little renovation but it has lovely plays there.

Moonlight Amphitheatre located at Brengle Terrace Park, produces high-quality musicals during the summer. It's also a fine place to have a picnic when there are not any plays, as it has a large grass area, a couple of basketball courts, and some picnic tables. If you walk a little ways down you will find a park for young children

Is a small-scale waterpark open from May to September. Also be aware that there may be a line to get on the water slides, as in every popular water park. They have an attraction for surfers and boogie-boarders which is particularly popular. The Wave is more centered for teens and children than adults.