Chula Vistais the second largest city in theSan Diego metropolitan area, theseventh largestcity inSouthern California, thefourteenth largestcity in the state ofCalifornia, and the76th-largestcity in theUnited States.Located just 7.5 miles (12.1km) fromdowntown San Diegoand 7.5 miles (12.1km) from the Mexican border in theSouth Bayregion of the metropolitan area, the city is at the center of one of the richest economic and culturally diverse zones in the United States.
Founded in the early 19th century,Chula Vista is also named because of its scenic location between theSan Diego Bayand coastal mountain foothills.Located in the city is one of America's few year-roundUnited States Olympic Training centersand popular tourist destinations include SleepTrain Amphitheatre, the Chula Vista marina, and the Living Coast Discovery Center, formerly known as the Chula Vista Nature Center.
