Vista (/ˈvɪstə/; Spanish: view) is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. Vista is a medium-sized city within the San Diego-Carlsbad, CA Metropolitan Area and has a population of 101,638. Vista’s sphere of influence also includes portions of unincorporated San Diego County to the north and east, with a county island in the central west.[9] Located just seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, it has a Mediterranean climate.
A flag is displayed at the Vista Civic Center. The flag design is the seal of Vista on a blue background.
Originally the lands of Rancho Buena Vista and Rancho Guajome, Vista was founded on October 9, 1882, with the establishment of a post office.[10] It was incorporated on January 28, 1963, and became a charter city on June 13, 2007.
Vista has more than 25 educational institutions for youth, and a business park home to over 800 companies. In a 2015 review, Vista was ranked as the 173rd-best place in California (out of 240) for families, based on factors such as family life, recreational opportunities, education, health, safety, and affordability.