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Earn points with every “mission” you complete!
Points = rewards and grand prizes!
REWARDS, PRIZES & DRAWINGS
There will be many other “surprises” throughout the chase, but here are guaranteed prizes and rewards!
BIG GOOSE DRAWING
$500
Complete at least five Vista GooseChase missions and you’re automatically entered into a drawing for a $500 gift Vista Bucks Gift Card redeemable at dozens of Vista restaurants, retailers, breweries & more!
#1 POINTS GETTER
$300
Tally the largest number of points by completing missions. Earn $300 Vista Bucks Gift Card!
#2 POINTS GETTER
$200
Tally the second-largest number of points by completing missions. Earn $200 Vista Bucks Gift Card!
#3 POINTS GETTER
$100
Tally the third-largest number of points by completing missions. Earn $100 Vista Bucks Gift Card!
GRAB THE BADGE!
$200
First to collect all six collector badges (see below). Earn $200 Vista Bucks Gift Card!
EXCLUSIVE BUMPER STICKER!

Download GooseChase app and we’ll send you an exclusive “Love Vista” bumper sticker!
COLLECT THE KEEPSAKE BADGES!
Forty of each of badge will be passed out at various Vista locations. The badges commemorate the history and culture that make Vista so special! The 2″ badges also are magnets — so you can display them prominently on the fridge!






MISSION LIST & LOCATIONS
Sort by location, point totals and other columns to plan your GooseChase strategy! New missions added frequently. The Vista GooseChase app will constantly update you of any changes!
LOCATION | ADDRESS | PRIMARY MISSION (400 points each) | EXTRA POINTS (800 points unless otherwise noted) | GIVEAWAYS/EXTRAS |
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** NEW: Elfie Selfie: American Tattoo | 125 Hanes Place | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
** NEW: Elfie Selfie: Crozier's Flowers | 139 Main Street | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
** NEW: Elfie Selfie: Children's Paradise | 211 Main Street | Look along Main St. for these elves! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
** UPDATED: Bleach & Brawn | 3211 Business Park Drive, #A | Snap selfie with the Bleach & Brawn sign outside | ||
Brewed Vista | 324 Main Street | Snap a selfie next to "Coffee Keeps Me Going Until It's Time To Drink Beer" sign | Treat a friend to a coffee on us! It's buy one, get one! Then shoot a quick video of you both sipping from Brewed Vista! | Earn 1,000 bonus points? Do two things: 1) Shoot a quick video using the sanitizer outside of Brewed Vista; and 2) post your video on Facebook and tag @brewedvista. Optionally, you can post to Instagram and tag @brewed_vista. |
Cat & Craft Cafe | 3211 Business Park Drive, #3B | Take a selfie with cat mural in the cafe! | Shoot a short video sipping your favorite Cat & Craft beverage! (20% discount available for specialty drink/food purchase on same day). | 1,000 Bonus Points for adopting a cat! Send us a photo! (visitation and adoption fees, and adoption approval by rescue partner required) |
Clay 'N Latte | 20 Main Street, #110, | O Christmas Tree! Snap a selfie in the front window and ask an associate for buisness card wth $5 coupon! | Purchase and paint any holiday ornament in studio. Snap selfie with an associate and your creation! | Ask for the “The Arts” badge to pursue the “Grab The Badge” Prize (snap a photo to get counted)! First 40 players get badge and 800 bonus points! |
Croziers Flowers | 139 Main Street | Find the "Money Tree" inside the shop and snap your selfie! | Buy any flower, arrangement or other item ($5 or more)! Snap a photo with Crozier’s sign in background! | First 40 players get "Nature" badge. |
DeJa Vu Boutique | 2130 Industrial Ct. | Make your "heart" soar at Deja Vu! Snap a photo making a heart shape with your hands with the Deja Vu Boutique sign in background | ||
Elfie Selfie: Backfence Society | 110 S Citrus, Ste F | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Elfie Selfie: Broadway Hair | 230 E Broadway | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Elfie Selfie: Curbside Caf? | 307 Main Street | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Elfie Selfie: Milk Organics | 210 E Broadway | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Elfie Selfie: Moonry Collective | 245 Main Street | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Elfie Selfie: Quality Lock and Security | 340 E Broadway | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Elfie Selfie: Sandy Dean Fitness | 110 S Citrus Ave | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Elfie Selfie: Standards Records | 110 S Citrus, Ste F | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Elfie Selfie: Tin Gypsy | 216 E Broadway | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Elfie Selfie: Twice on Main | 248 Main Street | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Elfie Selfie: Viva la Pooch | 110 S Citrus Ave, # B | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Elfie Selfie: Wavelength Brewing | 236 Main Street | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Elfie Selfie: When Pigs Fly BBQ | 230 Main Street | Find the elf! The more elves you find, the more chance you have to win the $100 Prize Drawing! | ||
Gems N' Loans | 925 S Santa Fe Avenue | Come on in and snap your selfie with one of our friendly Gems'N Loans associates! | Double points! Bring in a piece of jewelry for us to clean FREE! | FREE jewelry cleaning… just mention the Vista GooseChase! |
Goose-It! | Anywhere! | Got the official "Love Vista" sticker? Take a quick video of placing it somewhere (water bottle, car, notebook, etc.)! Don't have the sticker yet. Click link below to request your FREE sticker and we'll mail it to you. | Did you shoot a short video of "Love Vista" sticker? Share it on Facebook or Instagram with the #vistagoosechase hashtag AND tag @vistaisopen. Easy way to earn another 800 points! Click link to request your sticker if you haven't already received one. | |
Goose-It! | Anywhere! | What cool place makes Vista so special to you? A mural? Museum? Maybe an outdoor sculpture? Snap a selfie near your favorite landmark! | Did you snap your favorite landmark? Load up again here and then share it on Facebook or Instagram with the #vistagoosechase hashtag AND tag @vistaisopen. Double your pleasure (and points!). | |
Goose-It! | Anywhere in Vista! | Vista is jammed packed with awesome eating joints... which is your favorite? Go snap a selfie near the restaurant's outdoor sign! | So, did you take your selfie with your favorite restaurant? Upload again here and then share on Facebook or Instagram with the #vistagoosechase hashtag and tag @vistaisopen. We'll reward you with big bonus points! | |
Guadalupe Brewery | 631 S. Santa Fe Avenue | Snap selfie near the Guadalupe sign outside | ||
Habibi Baklava | 1680 S Melrose Drive, #101A | Shoot a short video in front of the bakery case pronouncing "Habibi Baklavas!" Ask crew members for help, if needed! | Snap a selfie enjoying your favorite baklava treat! | |
Jingle Terrace Park! | 1200 Vale Terrace Dr | Snap your selfie (safely from your car!) near your favorite lighting display | Make a food or toy donation while visiting Jingle Terrace Park. Snap your selfie as you hand over your gift! | |
Metaphor Boutique | 222 E Broadway | Find your favorite fall animal print item and snap a selfie! | Did you find something you love? Any $10 purchase or more earns another 800 points (snap a photo to get counted)! | Ask for the “History” badge to pursue the “Grab The Badge” Prize (snap a photo to get counted)! First 40 players get badge and 800 bonus points! |
Misadventure & Co. | 2420 Grand Avenue, Suite C | Selfie time! Give us your most mischievous grin near a Misadventure sign on the building! | Snap a shot enjoying a meal and/or drink in our front patio! | Free personal sanitizer for first 50 players |
Moonry Collective | 245 Main Street | Find a dog or cat object in the store and shoot a selfie! | Are you over the Moon(ry) with something you see? Any $10 purchase or more doubles your points (snap a photo to get counted!) | |
Norm Reeves Honda | 401 W Vista Way | Go into the showroom and find your favorite Honda model! Snap a photo nearby making a heart shape with your hands! Ask a Norm Reeves associate if you need help! | ||
North County Automotive | 1124 N Melrose Drive, #201 | Snap a selfie (with your mask on!) with either Erik, CIndy, Cruz or Curtis! | ||
Pets Plus | 225 Vista Village Drive, #310A | Look for the "Le Raw Bar" and snap your selfie near the amazing array of dog chews! | Find your pet's favorite toy purchased for at least $10.? Snap selfie with team member and the item! | |
Raising Cane's | 303 Vista Village Drive | Raise a cane (or stick) over your head near the Raising Cane's sign! | Snap a selfie eating chicken tenders with Raising Cane's sign in background | Free lemonade card to all participants |
Rouse Sign | 333 Olive Avenue | Find the sign! At Rouse Sign, of course! Look for the special Vista GooseChase sign near the front door and snap a selfie! | Got a cool face mask? Snap your selfie at Rouse Sign wearing your mask and you may win a $25 Vista Bucks Gift Card in our drawing! Winner will be chosen at end of the GooseChase on Dec. 19! | All players that complete this mission by wearing a face mask will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Vista Bucks Gift Card! Winner will be chosen at end of the GooseChase on Dec. 19! |
Sand & Straw | 629 Mar Vista Drive | Note: This mission must be completed on Wednesdays or Saturdays when the Farm is open. Command the King's Chair for a selfie! | Snap a selfie of enjoy a Sand 'N Straw cupcake (or other favorite treat)! | Ask for the “Agriculture” badge to pursue the “Grab The Badge” Prize! First 40 players get "Agriculture" badge |
Sonic Drive-in | 101 Main Street | Shoot a short video... juggle three balls in safe location with Sonic in background | Snap a photo eating corn dog (or other favorite item!) with Sonic sign in background | |
The Film Hub | 170 Eucalyptus Avenue | Come on into The Film Hub. Add your name to the movie "Clapboard." Take a photo giving us your best Hollywood look! The Film Hub Crew will help with photo if needed! | Ask for the “Film Friendly” badge to pursue the “Grab The Badge” Prize! First 40 players get "Film Friendly" badge! | First 40 players get "Film Friendly" badge. |
Thrivent | 450 S. Melrose | Hold $1 bill across your forehead with Thrivent Logo and team member in background! | Here's a biggie for 1,500 points! Schedule & attend complementary Zoom meeting on financial topic: Finances Guided by Your Priorities, 5-Money Mindsets, Retirement/Tax Strategies or How to Build a Firm Financial Foundation & Protect It! | Here's a bonus! Complete one Thrivent mission and you're entered into a drawing for set of quality earbuds! Complete both Thrivent missions and you are entered twice! |
Tin Gypsy | 253 Main Street | Find a heart-shaped object in the store and snap a shot! | Snap a selfie with a favorite item you purchased for $10 or more from Tin Gypsy! | Snap a selfie with any handwoven basket in the store. Share the photo on Instagram and tag @tingypsydecor to earn 800 bonus points! Upload the photo here, too, to validate entry. You'll also be automatically entered into a $50 Gift Card drawing! |
Twice On Main | 248 Main Street | There are TWO steps to this task. 1) Snap a selfie near a favorite item in store. 2) For the caption, write your name "Twice" (get it?) | Here's a two-fer (from Twice)! Snap a selfie of a favorite item you've purchased and earn a whopping 800 points! #2 Twice will give you an exclusive "I Love Vista" shopping bag (limited to first 20 players!)! | Get your holiday bling on. Free handmade accessory with any purchase! |
Twisted Horn Mead & Cider | 1042 La Mirada Court | Snap a selfie in front of the Twisted Horn sign in the lobby! | Ask for Twisted Horn drink coaster (and keep as our gift!). Snap selfie to see how coaster compares to the size to your ears! | Free Twisted Horn drink coaster! |
Urban Barn | 347 Main Street | Snap a selfie with your favorite Santa or Elf you find in the store | Find a favorite item in the store you’ve purchased for $10 or more? Snap a selfie with you and an Urban Barn associate for additional points! | Enter drawing for $50 or $25 gift certificate by sharing photo on Instagram and tagging @urbanbarnvista |
Vista Chamber of Commerce | 170 Eucalyptus Ave Suite 115 | Hold "Vista GooseChase" sign outside of Chamber's Door and shoot a photo (Chamber staff happy to help) | ||
Water Shack | 807 N Santa Fe Avenue | Fill up your personal refillable water bottle and snap a photo with a crew member! | Head straight to the Water Shack for points and a FREE regular-sized shaved ice treat! Yum! | Free shaved ice treat to all GooseChase players! |
When Pigs Fly | 230 Main Street | Find your favorite "flying pig" and snap a selfie with it. Could be a plate, sign, shirt... there are lots of flying pigs! | Order up your favorite Flying Pig item and snap a selfie nearby! | FREE riblets if you identify ALL the pigs in the restaurant. Simply share your count with cashier to redeem. |
TERMS & CONDITIONS
No person or his/her immediate family who works for the City of Vista or Vista Chamber of Commerce and is directly involved in the Vista GooseChase is not eligible for any prizes or rewards. Any bonus prizes listed are available for as long as supplies last. No one person can win more than one of the five cash prizes by gathering points or from a drawing. Additional cash prizes may be announced at a later date and are subject to the “one prize per person” rule. In the event of a tie, the person/team who earned points first will be declared winner. Any prize not claimed by midnight Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 by a winning player will be re-issued to a new winner. Cash prizes will be presented in the form of Vista Bucks Digital Gift Cards that can be redeemed at dozens of participating Vista businesses.