Located just 7 miles away from one of the largest border crossings in the USA, Chula Vista is a beautiful city and one of the most desirable places in San Diego to call home. Not only is Chula Vista that close to Mexico, it is also 7 miles away from downtown San Diego. The western areas of Chula Vista are by the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful San Diego bay. The eastern areas of Chula Vista feature some of the nicest planned communities in the nation. The entire Chula Vista area is undergoing a series of city beautification projects and neighborhood revamps that have been going on for a couple of years and are continuing.