Associations & Organizations

  1. Illuminated archway sign reading "Third Avenue" spans a busy street at dusk, with storefronts, trees, streetlights, and car light trails visible.

    Downtown Chula Vista

    Once known as the lemon capital of the world, Chula Vista is the second largest city in San Diego County and Third Avenue is at the heart of Downtown Chula Vista. Encompassing over 30 blocks, Downtown Chula Vista is a culturally rich neighborhood with many community-driven residents. Strolling along the...
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  2. A nearly empty plastic cup of lemonade with a straw sits on a ledge, with a crowd of people walking outdoors in the background.

    Chula Vista Convention & Visitors Bureau

    Welcome to Chula Vista Have you visited Chula Vista lately? Chula Vista means "beautiful view" and with just one visit to our fine city, you will know why. Chula Vista is located 7 miles south of downtown San Diego and 7 miles north of the international border with Mexico. Visitors...
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  3. Beachfront houses and palm trees reflected on wet sand during sunset, with a calm ocean and a colorful sky in the background.

    Visit Carlsbad

    Located just 45 minutes north of San Diego, Carlsbad embodies the Southern California lifestyle.‚ÄØCarlsbad is the ultimate coastal destination to unwind and have an unforgettable escape offering abundant access to seven miles of pristine beaches and outdoor recreation - including surfing, biking and hiking trails and championship caliber golf courses...
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  6. A person wearing a watch carries a box filled with groceries, including bananas, tomatoes, and packaged items, on a street with cars in the background.

    Feeding San Diego

    Feeding San Diego is a non-profit organization on a mission to end hunger through food rescue. Established in 2007, Feeding San Diego is the leading hunger-relief and food rescue organization in San Diego County and the only Feeding America affiliate in the region. Our organization provides more than 31 million...
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  7. A family of four walks together on a sidewalk next to a building with colorful eye-themed mural art.

    East Village Association

    East Village Assocation is San Diego's largest downtown business district and neighborhood. Encompassing 130 blocks, between Seventh Avenue to 17th Street, there is so much for guests to explore and enjoy. Over 700 businesses call East Village home and are made up of unique culinary experiences, hip gathering spots and...
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  8. Mural with colorful indigenous-inspired figures on an exterior wall; rounded building and potted plants are visible in the background.

    Centro Cultural de la Raza

    This cultural arts center is dedicated to creating, promoting, preserving and educating about Chicano, Mexican, Indigenous and Latino art and culture. Housed in a former water tower and painted with colorful murals, Centro features rotating exhibits and performances with theater, dance, music, and film and video.
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  9. A large stone arch bridge spans over a tree-filled area, with a tall, ornate tower visible in the background under a blue sky.

    Friends of Balboa Park

    Founded in 1999 by a group of longtime volunteers, Friends of Balboa Park is dedicated to initiating projects that transcend individual institutions and address human-scale needs throughout Balboa Park. Our vision is measured in acres and decades, manifested in activities that honor Balboa Park's celebrated past, enhance its current place...
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