20th Viking Festival ‘invades’ Vista!
There are lots of myths about Vikings. First, the Viking culture had a relatively brief run during the thousand-year Nordic-Scandinavian history. Few back in those Medieval times were card-carrying Vikings. …
There are lots of myths about Vikings. First, the Viking culture had a relatively brief run during the thousand-year Nordic-Scandinavian history. Few back in those Medieval times were card-carrying Vikings. …
The historic Rancho Vista Hotel in Downtown Vista’s Paseo Santa Fe District gets new life as an Airbnb.
The Steps Meeting Hall opened seven years ago to provide a home for dozens of 12-Step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous. Now the hall is home to nearly …
Vista meeting hall brings dozens of recovery programs under one roof Read More »
Pacific Plastics has quietly produced products ranging from components used in life-saving ventilators to soft drink holders for stadium seats — and everything in between — from right here in …
Horse tennis shoes to astronaut face shields… Pacific Plastics has made it all Read More »
Listening and understanding the excitement, nervousness and wonderment of a new mom has been the key to the 15-year success at Vista’s Babies in Bloom. The baby goods store recently …
Every day is Mother’s Day at Vista’s Babies in Bloom Read More »
Veronica and Mario Cabrera thought they would try a vegan diet for a few weeks as Mario recovered from a health scare. That was seven years ago and many recipes …
Vista’s new vegan restaurant caters to non-vegans, too! Read More »
Tired of wet, smelly wetsuits that didn’t have time to dry, Phil Kelly had an idea in 2016. Create a simple rack that hangs from his vehicle’s side-view mirror where …
Malo’o means “dry” in Hawaiian… and that’s the exact mission of this Vista company Read More »
LaQuisha Cooks, a 13-year Navy veteran, has raised the energy level at Vista’s No Limits Fitness as the new owner with her passion to create healthy minds and bodies through …
No Limits Fitness expands with robust student athlete conditioning programs Read More »
Like many surfers, Chris Crawford carried around jugs of fresh water to rinse off after hitting the waves. But the cold inconvenience of washing away the sand got him thinking …
RinseKit: Solution for a warm shower everywhere! Read More »
Like many surfers, Chris Crawford carried around jugs of fresh water to rinse off after hitting the waves. But the cold inconvenience of washing away the sand got him thinking …
RinseKit: Solution for a warm shower everywhere! Read More »
Joe Servais has been turning clay into functional works of art since 2009 and selling the cups, bowls, pots and more from the Vista Farmers Market every Saturday. The self-taught …
Standards: A Record Store has become a must-stop for North County music fans who love the sound coming from vinyl recordings. Since opening in 2012, owner Colin Tappe has kept …
Standards: A Record Store… where audiophiles go to find that lost LP Read More »
The husband-and-wife team of Phil Fischman and Valerie Okun have curated an amazing display of the beads — the world’s oldest human art form — and earth’s gifts of crystals …
Walk through history at Vista’s Beads, Crystals and More! Read More »
Jessica Castillo’s Veggy Jess has attracted a loyal following at the Vista Farmer’s Market every Saturday. Her secret: create vegan versions of Mexican cuisine that are authentic and enjoyable by …
Veggy Jess is serving authentic vegan Mexican cuisine right here in Vista! Read More »
The ancient art of puppetry is all around us — if you know where to look. Just ask Vista’s Tania Yager where to find them. Yager has turned her fascination …
Don’t look now… there’s a puppet in front of you! Read More »
Where else can you gather with 3,000 of your closest friends every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon and enjoy food, sunshine, arts, handmade goods and music? The Vista Farmers …
Vista Farmers Market… where ‘buy local’ has always been cool for 40 years Read More »
Vista chef rebounds from pandemic setback with new line of vegan sauces and marinades Like so many others, Ke’Anna Dodds found herself unemployed as a private chef when the pandemic …
Secret sauce of success! Vista chef bottles up new career path Read More »
Kimy Aguirre loves sweets, especially donuts. But like many of us found she had put on a few pounds while at home during the pandemic shuffling to keep up …
Healthy donuts… no, it’s not an oxymoron. Welcome to Vista’s Kimy Gets Skinny Donuts! Read More »
Madera Kitchen of Mexico is blending a few surprises like an amazing wine selection that pair with its authentic Mexican food to provide a new festive atmosphere in Vista. The …
Madera Kitchen pairs up wine and Mexican food for a whole new experience Read More »
Downtown Vista continues to grow its diverse specialty retail shops with the opening of Public Lemon. Owner and long-time Vista business leader Traci Lawson says her latest venture is offering …
Public Lemon opens doors adding to Downtown’s fun, eclectic shopping experience Read More »
The Vista Chamber of Commerce and the City officially welcomed Best Pizza & Brew at its 230 S. Santa Fe location Aug. 4, 2021. Vista is the company’s fifth location …
Best Pizza & Brew opens along S. Santa Fe Arts District Read More »
There’s one good thing about opening a brewery as a pandemic hits. If you survive the crisis, you become an expert on diligence, patience and flexibility to prepare you for …
Five Suits Brewing celebrates grand opening and anniversary! Read More »
Salon, boutique and skincare specialists… you’ll find it all at the Moonry Collective in Downtown Vista! The “collective” is the brainchild of long-time business associates who worked together in Carlsbad …
The Water Shack is more than a world-of-water-wonders, but a great place for your favorite comfort food — from pastrami sandwiches and burgers to signature hot dogs and shaved-ice treats! …
Water Shack pours on fun, delicious food… oh, and also awesome water! Read More »
Social media version. The copy we’d include with the for social media posts would be…. Here’s the latest in our occasional series of interviews with Vista business owners. Alberto Rodriguez …
It’s all about fresh ingredients at Cocina Del Carmen, 1350 East Vista Way. Every Oaxacan-inspired dish is prepared fresh daily down to the salsa! So, come early to get your …
Secret ingredient for Vista restaurant opening during pandemic Read More »
We shot this video right as COVID-19 was closing many businesses down. But Pick Pocket Manufacturing persevered by selling online until they could re-open. Now it’s back doing a brisk …