City of Escondido

Perhaps you have seen the commercial on tv with the catchy chorus, “We love the Super Dentists!” The Super Dentists, with five practices throughout San Diego County, recently opened their newest and largest practice in Escondido after having to suspend operations during the pandemic.

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Mike Roberts is the founder of San Diego Code School , which focuses on helping individuals prepare for careers as software developers through apprenticeships.

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Months before the COVID-19 pandemic overtook the country, husband and wife team David and Natalie Williams opened LocalHub, a 12,000-square-foot coworking space located at 355 E. Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025, in the heart of downtown Escondido. Its outdoor brick building is complemented by its indoor multi-level industrial chic design.

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What a weekend — We saw cumulative violence against black Americans by law enforcement inspire important action and unity, and at the same time, we also experienced inspiration from sending two astronauts to space in a historic mission.

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Stanley graduated from UC Berkeley after studying genetics, but after realizing he had no desire to work in a lab or go to med school, he went to go work for a law firm and became an IP attorney. Eventually, Stanley landed an IP attorney role at San Diego’s Salk Institute , a top biology institution.

Carlsbad Life in Action

“In this time of crisis, we must do everything we can to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of our colleagues, our clients and the community at large.” saysGordon Krass, CEO of Carlsbad’s IntelliGuard, a groundbreaking company that helps hospitals track, trace and manage medications.

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Brook Sheehan and Rema Abedkader are the co-founders behind Cup O’ Sugar, a mobile app that allows neighbors to connect over sharing and requesting food ingredients.

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In the early 2000’s, big data analytics was just beginning to gain mainstream momentum. San Diego was in the center of this commercial revolution, with several companies leading the way, including HNC Software, which was known for its novel neural network predictive decision engines created by late founder Robert Hecht-Nielsen.

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Chad Sweet is the co-founder and CEO of , a tech company that provides autonomy solutions for robots, and more recently, drones.

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While it’s a couple days later, we can never say enough thanks to our mothers, especially during this pandemic, for looking out for us, including the ones on the front lines keeping so many safe. Thank you!

City of Escondido

As our nation begins to reopen and find its way to a new normal, many consumers are looking more to their own communities for goods and services. For Glen Burford, VP of Business Development at Glennie’s Office Products, shopping locally has always been a priority and something he endorses.

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When you do a Google search, chances are that, you never even look past the first five listings. In fact, studies have shown that 67% of all clicks on search engine result pages go exclusively to the first five links; while 95% of average users don’t go beyond the first page.

Carlsbad Life in Action

As COVID-19 continues to change our way of life in nearly every way around the world, only one thing is certain: Carlsbad companies are supporting critical efforts to test more people.

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Darin Anderson is co-founder & CEO of NXT Robotics, a company that provides service robots to support increased security monitoring and alerting requirements.

City of Vista

As San Diego county continues to flatten the curve and find its way back into society, Vista companies are still working to help the community deal with the new outlines for safety.

City of Vista

According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.8 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year. While some cancer care has proven to be a challenge during the pandemic, some companies are working diligently to make sure accurate testing and diagnosis are still a priority for patients.

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Hey friends, while March felt like a year, April felt like a week. I hope you are all doing OK. I attempted to go for a run with a mask on this weekend and it did not work out well. I did join a pretty fun virtual beer festival this past weekend where 1,500 San Diegans were shipped 10 local beers and watched recorded tasting notes from brewers and music performances. What are you doing that’s new lately?

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Teal & Tristan Cooper are the co-founders behind VendiBean, a barista at the touch of a button. The startup’s sleek coffee vending machines can be found in various locations, like college campuses, hospitals, and offices.

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As we are all adopting to this new “normal” of life during COVID-19, we are learning new things about ourselves, our employees, and companies. As CEOs, it is even more incumbent to step up and lead our teams during this time.

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Wow, what a start to the year. As I write this, quarantined at home, I never would have expected an economy-shattering pandemic to be gripping the world.

Carlsbad Life in Action

As the new coronavirus outbreak spreads throughout the world, Carlsbad’s life sciences industry is taking on the challenge to combat the virus that causes the infectious disease, COVID-19.

City of Oceanside

When the new coronavirus made its way to the United States, long-standing Oceanside manufacturer Pryor Products was tapped to join the fight against the deadly COVID-19 disease.

City of Escondido

Family comes in all forms. Everyone is born into a family, but sometimes our coworkers become as important to us as our families. This is true for Jade Mischner, owner of Little Miss Brewing, and her husband Greg Malkin, its Operations Manager, who are giving back to and supporting their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Novelist George R.R. Martin said, “Wine makes all things possible.” Understanding the possibilities in sharing, Ray Schnorr and Jeannine O’Brien, owners and operators of Highland Valley Vineyards, found a way to give to those in need during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

City of Vista

Over 10 years ago, Vista city leaders created the Base Industry Analysis which was the City’s first Economic Development Strategic Plan.

City of Oceanside

More than 50 years ago, General Atomics helped pave the way for innovation in the San Diego region when it developed the first spiral wound membrane filter, which could be used for desalination. Since then, cutting-edge technology has been developed in innovation hubs around the county, including Oceanside!

City of Escondido

The City of Escondido is committed to providing our business community with the most accurate, up to date information during this time. The City website has current COVID-19 response information specific to Escondido, which we encourage you to follow.

Innovate 78

The 78 Corridor may be best known for its progressive culinary scene and an impressive lineup of craft breweries, but there is great diversity across the region’s food and beverage industry that is worth exploring.

Carlsbad Life in Action

The saying that a healthy city is an active city couldn’t be more true of Carlsbad, which not only has numerous community parks but also has the ideal climate for running, surfing, bicycling, golfing, and more.

City of Vista

More than 20 years ago, the City began envisioning what they hoped this part of South Santa Fe would become.

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Zane Kingcade is celebrating 20 years as a business owner in Escondido. His store, Street Life on Grand Avenue, is a staple for artists, creatives, and young kids who know when they walk into Kingcade’s store, they will find art supplies, graphic t-shirts, high fashion items, and original artwork by Kingcade himself.

City of Oceanside

Cory Whitlock said his favorite childhood memories include catching some of the world’s best waves in Oceanside when he and his family moved from Hawaii to the mainland. A professional surfer, Whitlock scored his first competition win at the age of just 5 years old.

Carlsbad Life in Action

Worldwide, the Carlsbad-based Gemological Institute of America , or GIA, is recognized by the jewelry industry as arguably the highest authority when setting standards on the grading and analysis of diamonds and colored gemstones.

City of Vista

From its award-winning breweries to a growing arts and film community and historic downtown, Vista continues to attract visitors from all over globe while also catering to residents and local businesses alike.

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The art scene is alive and thriving in Escondido, and its resident artists want the world to know about it. Every second Saturday, galleries, museums, and public parks in Escondido open their doors for the community and visitors to experience this vibrant scene firsthand. From walking tours, to demonstrations, to hands-on crafts and play, 2nd Saturday is fun for people of all ages.

City of Vista

In an effort to facilitate business retention and expansion throughout the Vista business community, Vista’s mayor, Judy Ritter led efforts to listen to the city’s business owners in this year’s annual Business Walk.

City of Vista

As we head into the New Year and new decade, predictions about what’s to come abound. Will our economy take a turn? How will the job market change? Can the US stay competitive in the world market? For the City of Vista, one prediction is certain — manufacturing will continue to grow and prosper.

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Cities across the country are becoming more innovative and responsive to business owners’ and developers’ needs in order to attract and keep the entrepreneurs and developments that drive their economies and provide jobs for their residents.

City of Oceanside

The New Year is a time of self-reflection, when many people make changes to improve their lives and set goals for the year ahead. So, this month, Oceanside has reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a zero-waste city and highlights local champions who are helping move the needle.

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Looking for laughs in the New Year? Look no further than Grand Comedy Club on Grand Avenue in Escondido. With a brand new marquee at the front of the building to mark its location, Grand Comedy Club is the latest comedy club in San Diego County and the only one in North County that promises to deliver a lineup of today’s best and funniest comedians on the national comedy circuit.

City of Escondido

For many of us, the New Year is a time to make goals, start new routines, and attempt to better ourselves and our health. Vera Stepina, who owns and runs SlimGym on East Valley Parkway in Escondido, is here to help.

City of Vista

Successful cities recognize that their vitality depends on new innovations, diverse industries, a talented workforce, a vibrant downtown, and a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem. These cities have created an environment where people want to do business through creative economic development strategies, along with strong retention efforts.

City of Escondido

The holiday season has begun in Escondido and the best place to get into the spirit is Canterbury Gardens. From the street, guests can spot a gigantic Santa climbing the rooftop, while at the entrance, two life-sized toy soldiers stand ready to greet all who enter.

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If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special this year, head to Escondido’s Historic Downtown District. Small businesses line Grand Avenue while even more open their doors to customers along the many side streets that cross this very walkable shopping strip.

City of Vista

“Our roads along the nearby coast are the most heavily trafficked bicycle routes in the world,” says Ryan Cady, CEO & President of Eliel, cycling apparel company based in Vista. “And Vista is a gateway to some of the best backcountry riding in the world.”

Carlsbad Life in Action

In the heart of Carlsbad’s commercial core, it’s easy to get lost among the sea of office and industrial buildings housing innovative companies performing life changing work. However, you’ll want to make it a point to take time to stop and experience the tasty goodness of the Carlsbad Gateway Center between Palomar Airport Road and Cannon Road.

City of Vista

In an effort to distinguish themselves from the crowd, many of today’s craft breweries are expanding their brands and looking beyond the beer. In Vista, Calif. — which is at the epicenter of San Diego County’s “Hops Highway” — several craft breweries have upped the competition ante by creating immersive experiences for their patrons — from golf to fantasy games to a German Bierhall.

Innovate 78

Thanksgiving officially kicks off the holiday season, and for many small businesses along the 78 Corridor, it also marks the start of the busiest and most impactful time of their fiscal year.

City of Escondido

When people talk about student readiness, they are usually referring to academic skills. At Orange Glen High School in Escondido, in addition to top academics, many students are graduating with practical skills too. For over 20 years, Orange Glen has offered culinary arts classes.

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In an unassuming building on Escondido Boulevard that still displays an old Radio Shack sign, new products and technologies are being imagined, designed, and built daily — from cutting edge devices for Alzheimer’s patients to futuristic defense technologies.

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As various weather and natural events around the world are spurring greater attention to environmental monitoring, one Vista-based company Precision Measurement Engineering (PME) is answering the call by designing freshwater and oceanographic research devices for organizations all over the world.

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North County employs over 1.2 million workers in industries such as life science, telecommunications, software development, medical devices, sporting equipment, and so much more. Additionally, this job market keeps growing with 54% of the workforce in North County employed in the manufacturing sector, up 27% since 2012.

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All across the country — as the craft and farm-to-table movement continues to grow — people are flocking to community farms, ranches, wineries, breweries and even aquaculture farms.

Carlsbad Life in Action

Carlsbad is an idyllic coastal city and home to more than 7,000 companies, including tourism, lifestyle, life sciences, medical devices, and technologies. Women owned businesses are also thriving here. Below, we take a look at three women who have carved their own business niche in Carlsbad.

City of Escondido

In honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, the City of Escondido salutes women entrepreneurs who are taking risks to pursue their passions while contributing to the regional economy, adding jobs to our city, as well as improving the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

City of Vista

In 2013, a chance meeting between Whit Rigali and Samuel Chereskin in a North County bar would forever change their career paths, one that would lead to sustainable spirits. Here’s the rest of the story: Rigali, the bartender, wanted to create local craft spirits for other bartenders to use.

Carlsbad Life in Action

Carlsbad’s high quality of life and rich pool of skilled workers are attracting cutting-edge life sciences companies from other industry hubs.

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When you are lucky enough to do what you love, it’s especially great when you get to do it in a place you love too. Just ask Greg Spence, a lifetime gamer and wood-working hobbyist who turned his passion into a thriving business in his hometown of Escondido.

City of Vista

As startups continue to drive life sciences innovation, incubators across the nation will play an even more important role in accelerating promising science while helping to fuel the economy. These incubators offer temporary accommodations to risky startups that could, one day, develop the next breakthrough therapies for infectious diseases, cancer, diabetes, Alzhemers and more

City of Vista

Hans Haas has had a love affair with science since he was a kid growing up in San Diego’s North County. His infatuation with the science of beer began years later in 2008 when his wife bought him a home brewing kit off the internet.

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When life gives you lemons, why not trade them for grapes and make some wine? That’s what local entrepreneur and real estate investor Rodger Grove did.

Carlsbad Life in Action

The economic impact of San Diego County’s sports and active lifestyle industry was valued at $6.3 billion in 2017. Carlsbad has long been considered a key player in this industry with action sports manufacturing employment in Carlsbad being over 30 times the national average.

City of Vista

Two decades ago, an engineer named Dirk Soenksen started a small company he named Aperio (Latin for reveal) that would one day make significant contributions to the field of diagnostics. Today, this Vista-based company is a pioneer in digital pathology, an image-based environment for managing pathology information that originates by digitizing a glass slide that has a stained tissue specimen on it.

City of Vista

Dr. Bronner’s — whose products include all natural soaps, lip balms, toothpaste, body care, shampoo, hand sanitizer, cleaners, organic coconut oil and more — takes its environmental stewardship seriously.

City of Vista

All across America, designated Opportunity Zones (OZs) have become a critical tool in the future development and revitalization of cities. These zones give both individuals and corporations the chance to re-invest existing capital gains into Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds in order to receive tax breaks for helping fund investment in impoverished areas.

City of Vista

While millennial migration continues to saturate large downtowns across America, some smaller cities and developers are reimagining business parks to attract innovative companies and workers back to the ‘burbs.

City of Vista

Downtowns have long served as cultural and economic centers while reflecting the community’s unique history and identity. Today’s successful urban centers are also vibrant places that attract residents and visitors alike by activating the street fronts through beautification programs, revitalization, and a collection of unique shops, restaurants, theaters, breweries, and signature events.

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When Dr. Greg Quist, Ph.D., co-founded SmartCover Systems in 2005, he set out to create groundbreaking monitoring technology that would help wastewater utilities avoid sewage spills and reduce maintenance costs.

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From bath bombs to hand-made wreaths, kombucha, and soap, the Do-it-Yourself (DIY) crafts market is going gangbusters. In fact, the crafting industry is worth more than $40 billion, and it continues to grow (thanks Pinterest!).

Carlsbad Life in Action

The California statewide plastic bag ban that passed in 2016 inspired Carlsbad entrepreneurs Farzan and Jennifer Dehmoubed to develop a better way to bag groceries and eliminate plastic waste.

City of Vista

Many vibrant downtowns today no longer have the traditional department stores that once anchored the urban core. Instead, these “Main Streets” are lined with thriving and quaint shops that have played a key role in new economic activity in these urban centers.

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If Escondido residents want a little taste of Mexico, they don’t need a passport.

They can head to the Mercado District just west of downtown, where the distinct and robust smell of fajitas will hit their noses as soon as they enter Mi Guadalajara.

Carlsbad Life in Action

The city of Carlsbad is an attractive destination for those who love to play with seven miles of pristine coastline, 13 community parks, and Carlsbad Village — an eclectic mix of downtown eateries and boutique merchants walking distance from sunsets over the Pacific Ocean .

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Drawn to Escondido by its business-friendly climate, Elintrix, a cutting-edge research firm, is breaking scientific ground with its efforts to protect the U.S. power grid.

City of Vista

On a recent cool summer evening, the city-owned , located in Vista was all abuzz with patrons gearing up for a fun, nearly sold-out performance of Mel Brooks’ Moonlight Amphitheatre The Producers. Some show-goers were finishing up dinner at the outdoor venue’s (run by Kitchens for Good), while others were picnicking on the lawn.

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When the San Diego County Farm Bureau decided it needed new digs to support the 21st-century farmer, it didn’t need to look far from its old location.

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The deep aroma of espresso hangs over the small crowd in the Downtown Escondido storefront, as Dan Naylor approaches a microphone positioned on a small stage near the entrance of the shop.

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Shopping centers across America are increasingly becoming lifestyle centers that engage and connect the community at large, including opening up space and adding outdoor events to create more of a communal feel.

City of Escondido

The company that invites you to “discover your perfect wedding” has found its perfect home — in Downtown Escondido.

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Street fairs can be a tricky proposition for the brick-and-mortar businesses along the streets where the fairs are held. The outdoor flea-market style events drive thousands of people to local streets for the vendors, food, music acts, and activities, but street vendors — not the shops — historically benefit from the foot traffic.

City of Vista

From energy management to lithium battery production, communications tools, industrial lasers, entertainment products and more, Vista-based business incubator Open Source Maker Labs (OSML) is on a mission to “give back” to the community while fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

City of Oceanside

Arts and culture are among a community’s greatest assets. The Oceanside Public Library, which directs the Arts Commission, serves the community by promoting literacy, information access, civic engagement, and cultural awareness.

City of Vista

In the summer of 2018, Vista-based business incubator Open Source Maker Labs (OSML) conducted a small pilot program with the Department of the Navy’s Naval Innovation Advisory Council for an experiment in workforce development with emerging technologies.

City of Vista

About three years ago, Lauren Felhlhaber pitched the idea of a film coworking space in Vista to her father Jim Ellis and his business partner at Inspired Images Studios. But this wouldn’t be the usual coworking space — it would include a video and audio production facility under the same roof.

City of Vista

About nine years ago, Daniel Love and fellow downtown Vista business owner and friend Clay McCarthy were chatting at the Vista Strawberry Festival and thought it would be great if they could create a beer and music festival. A year later, Love, Founder and President of Mother Earth Brew Co., launched what was then called Blues and Brews in downtown Vista.

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During the winter of 1943 in Paris, two Frenchman — engineer Émile Gagnan and Naval Lieutenant Jacques Cousteau — developed the first “aqua-lung” demand regulator to make filming and exploring underwater easier.

City of Vista

Bernie Smith is all about “Good Lovin.” And there’s good reason. Smith and her two sons, Ryan and Porter, run Vista-based Good Lovin’ Foods, Inc., creator of the popular Good Lovin’ Bar. The bar, originally called The Bitchin’ Bar, is “organic, grain-free, non-GMO, gluten-free, paleo, and vegan and tastes really freakin’ good,” according to trio.

City of Escondido

In Escondido, a number of businesses are doing their part to forge a legacy of sustainability, leaving the world in a better position environmentally than they inherited it.

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When you pour a glass and taste one of Vesper Vineyards’ wines, Alysha Stehly wants you to taste San Diego. A fourth-generation farmer, Alysha and her husband Chris Broomell is the duo behind the Escondido business.

City of Vista

If serial entrepreneur Jay O’Brien had his way, the City of Vista could become the region’s next hot software hub. O’Brien is founder and CEO of Vista-based BP Logix, an award-winning business process management leader whose products power hundreds of organizations around the globe.

City of Vista

As the new owner of the Vista Village shopping center, CFT Vista, LLC hopes to help bolster downtown Vista’s recent revival through collaboration, connection, and community.

City of Vista

When environmental monitoring firm Precision Measurement Engineering, Inc. (PME) outgrew its office in 2011, finding a larger space was easy, thanks to efforts by the City of Vista.

City of Vista

A growing interest in walkable and live-work-play urban experiences are breathing new life into downtowns across the country.

City of Escondido

On February 27, hundreds gathered at the California Center for the Arts for the annual State of the City Address and City Council awards.

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From creating and maintaining systems to building new apps and infrastructures, software engineers can be found at nearly every company these days across every industry. And, with the rise of virtual reality, AI, and mobile and smart technology such as the Internet of Things, software engineers are at the forefront of some pretty exciting developments that promise to transform businesses.

City of Vista

Did you know that the world’s first 3D printed titanium wheel was designed and made in Vista? Vista-based , in partnership with GE Additive, recently unveiled the first titanium wheel created using EBM technology (a type of 3D printing).

City of Vista

A stroll along Vista’s historic downtown during a recent rainy weekday afternoon led to a visit to a couple of breweries where the staff members were friendly and the patrons “hoppy.”

City of Vista

City leaders across the nation are tapping more and more into art to help revitalize and grow their cities into vibrant communities. Keeping with that trend, the City of Vista — recognizing that art can be a magnet for economic growth — continues to boost its local public art projects.

City of Escondido

A true avocado pioneer, Escondido-based Henry Avocado was founded by spouses Charles and Florence Henry nearly 100 years ago. They were among the first to plant avocados in San Diego County and founded the company in 1925.

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It’s no secret that with over 130 brewhouses, San Diego County is one of the hottest craft beer hubs in the nation. The local craft beer industry — which started booming in 1989 when Karl Strauss was established — continues to be a powerhouse in the region, with an economic impact of about $1.1 billion in output and $802 million in revenue in 2017, up from $638,000,000 during 2016, according to a recent report.

City of Oceanside

Small business is a major factor of the U.S. economy with more than 89 percent of small businesses employing 20 people or less. In support of these small businesses, Small Business Saturday is a nationwide initiative focused on boosting city merchants and changing the way people shop during the holidays.

City of Vista

Southern California is deemed one of the top organic agriculture hotspots around the U.S., so it’s no surprise that Vista is home to a cluster of organic and sustainable farms and markets that not only serve locals but also residents around the county and across the nation.

City of Vista

It’s no secret that skateboarding has been embedded in the Southern California culture for decades, but did you know that the iconic sport has deep roots in the city of Vista?

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Vista may be known for its award-winning microbreweries, but there are plenty of other exciting things brewing in high tech labs around this innovative north San Diego County city.