Chula Vista’s best local businesses

The 588 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 17

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588 businesses across 16 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants181 places · newest: Baja Betty's, Sep 2
• 02Beauty54 places · newest: Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio, Sep 2
• 03Shopping87 places · newest: Allen's Flowers & Plants - Downtown San Diego, Sep 2
• 04Entertainment15 places · newest: Admiral Robinson Bowling Center San Diego, Sep 2
• 05Nightlife71 places · newest: Aero Club Bar, Sep 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets49 places · newest: Bread & Cie, Sep 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage16 places · newest: India Street Antiques, Sep 2
• 08Health & Wellness19 places · newest: Fit East Village, Sep 2
• 09Arts & Culture20 places · newest: Maritime Museum of San Diego, Sep 2
• 10Home & Garden16 places · newest: Blk Girls Who Garden, Sep 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts9 places · newest: Footnote Books, Sep 2
• 12Sporting Goods2 places · newest: Big 5 Sporting Goods, Aug 27
• 13Parks & Outdoors6 places · newest: Botanical Building, Sep 2
• 14Services4 places · newest: Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Aug 7
• 15Pets17 places · newest: Pupper Club, Sep 2
• 16Cafes20 places · newest: Achilles Coffee Roasters @ The Rey, Sep 2

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• Coronado Cays Yacht Club

  Other

  Yacht club with views of the water, offering a bar, dining, and event spaces, plus Friday night bands.

  30 N Caribe Cay Blvd N (Coronado) · ccyc.org ↗

• Fashion Valley

  Other

  Large shopping center with chain department stores, a movie theater & casual dining options.

  7007 Friars Rd (San Diego) · simon.com ↗

• Liberty Station

  Other

  Relaxed area offering food shops and markets, as well as gardens and art galleries in a historic Navy base.

  2757 Dewey Rd (San Diego) · libertystation.com ↗

• One Paseo

  Other

  Breezy shopping compound offering fashionable stores & services, restaurants & an outdoor courtyard.

  3725 Paseo Pl (San Diego) · onepaseo.com ↗

• San Diego Engraving

  Other

  Engraving specialist providing trophies and awards, as well as clothing customization via screen printing and embroidery.

  11611 Rancho Bernardo Rd Ste 104 (San Diego) · sdengraving.com ↗

• SISTI & CO. | Wedding Planner & Florist

  Other

  Bespoke wedding planner known for her attention to detail and for providing event design services.

  1072 11160 Rancho Carmel Dr Ste 106 (San Diego) · sisti.co ↗

• The Hub Hillcrest Market

  Other

  Stylish shopping complex with a variety of vendors, a grocery store & eateries with outdoor seats.

  940-1092 University Ave (San Diego) · regencycenters.com ↗

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