Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks in Chula Vista

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chula Vista. This list contains 25 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Military Working Dog Teams National Monument
Monument
👍👍 This amazing monument is a U.S. National Monument at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The monument was unveiled on Oct 28, 2013. The monument was designed by the John Burnam Foundation, which represents the handlers, dogs and veterinary support for all military branches. In all my...
4.90 (123 reviews) (~193.74 km from centre)
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Stargazer "Citlali" Statue
Sculpture
👍👍 Beautiful views on the river. Stop by for some amazing pictures
4.90 (44 reviews) (~206.88 km from centre)
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River City Run
Tourist attraction
👍👍 My husband, mother, and myself ran the River City Run tour and really enjoyed the experience! Although I live in San Antonio, I'm not originally from here, so learning about the historic spots in downtown San Antonio was very interesting and made me more proud of my adopted city! I'm not much of a...
4.90 (18 reviews) (~206.18 km from centre)
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San Antonio River
Park
👍👍 Such a beautiful walking path alongside the river that can last for miles if you’re up to it. It’s mostly shaded, has some areas for bicycles (although people are on them throughout the entire path), and the scenery is always majestic and surprising.
4.80 (98 reviews) (~205.46 km from centre)
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Iron Rattler
Roller coaster
Wood-&-steel coaster built over a quarry, with an inverted barrel roll & a 171-foot initial drop.
4.80 (97 reviews) (~204.8 km from centre)
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Texas Selfie Museum
Tourist attraction
👍👍 From the beginning to the end it was a perfect experience. The gentleman who helped us was so nice and deserves a big raise. Highly recommend this place for locals and non-locals. A lot memories were made here with my son. This is such a family friendly place.
4.80 (93 reviews) (~206.58 km from centre)
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River walk boat
Tourist attraction
👍👍 We took a private Go Rio boat tour with our group. Good guide, nice sense of humor, knowledgeable about San Antonio history. The tour was 2 hours and had a bin full of various beverages. Relaxing, fun, educational. Great views of the city from the boat! Highly recommend for light history and enterta...
4.70 (147 reviews) (~206.61 km from centre)
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Alsatian Steinbach Haus
Historical landmark
👍👍 we made a short trip to this little town when we were staying in San Antonio during Thanksgiving break. This town is conveniently located near San Antonio. We went there but the visitor center was closed that day. However we were able to experience beautiful architecture that this building offered.
4.70 (132 reviews) (~169.78 km from centre)
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Kallison Love Lock Walk Bridge
Historical landmark
👍👍 An iconic landmark in the city and a must see. Situated downtown on the river walk the love lock bridge is a beautiful reflection of devotion and love. The bridge is covered in hundreds of locks of varying styles and ages - most inscribed with messages of love for someone. Definitely a must see a...
4.70 (116 reviews) (~206.25 km from centre)
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Cafe Los Reyes
Restaurant
👍👍 This place has very good breakfast. From tacos to full meal plates. You won't go wrong trying any of the plates. You can either order to go on dine in. The outside can have a better maintance but the inside is alot better. Parking area is significant big to accomodate a full place. Service is very g...
4.70 (68 reviews) (~12.33 km from centre)
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Deli Deli Coffee House
Restaurant
👍 This is a great little place to have coffee, breakfast, and lunch. They make espresso drinks, a variety of breakfast and lunch, plus a daily special which you can see on their Instagram. Service can be a bit slow. The coffee is fantastic and breakfast is tasty enough. Better tasting than IHOP or D...
4.70 (47 reviews) (~8.91 km from centre)
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Jesse’s Tacos
Restaurant
👍👍 Went with prima Blanca, great food, great price
4.70 (43 reviews) (~9.13 km from centre)
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Rosita's Bridge
Bridge
👍👍 Hard to not give a bridge 5 stars. It's a great viewpoint, but there are many others that give good views as well. The history of this bridge and space near it are much more interesting.
4.70 (27 reviews) (~206.55 km from centre)
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La Antorcha de la Amistad (Spanish for "The Torch of Friendship")
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Torch of Friendship was located right in Downtown San Antonio area. I was told 3 of these statues exist. One in Canada, another in Mexico, and this one in beautiful San Antonio.
4.60 (122 reviews) (~206.71 km from centre)
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Casa Navarro State Historic Site
History museum
Texas Colonial-style adobe home of José Antonio Navarro, where he lived until his death in 1871.
4.60 (118 reviews) (~205.82 km from centre)
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Camden Street Riverwalk Bridge
Bridge
👍 If you found the Grotto at Josephine and St Marys sts go down the steps behind the tikki unbrellaed bus stop and turn to your left...under the st mary st bridge and the "you are here" map showing way to the pearl and all and then look up at the underneath of the next bridge. You should be looking at...
4.60 (87 reviews) (~207.95 km from centre)
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San Antonio Art League and Museum
Museum
👍👍 I didn't know this place existed. I found it randomly when I was on Google maps browsing. I stopped in and was the first guest of the day. I was greeted by Stephanie. She was so sweet and her and I had a wonderful conversation. She gave me some pointers on where to find good watercolors and watercol...
4.60 (72 reviews) (~206.1 km from centre)
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Greetings From San Antonio Mural
Historical landmark
👍👍 Yes I recommend the mural!! Is no far for downtown is like 8 minutes ,
4.60 (31 reviews) (~207.99 km from centre)
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Maverick Carter House
Museum
👍👍 Wow my grandmother Ruth woods worked for the Carter , Stumberg, an Zachary families like forever..I remember running around this house we go next door to get buenlos.The other houses too one with alot taxidermy i was terrified of that one lol Beautiful tho..I never knew I was playing in a Historic h...
4.60 (19 reviews) (~206.97 km from centre)
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The Deco District
Historical landmark
👍👍 Historic neighborhood with gems like Woodlawn theatre, Panaderia Jimenez, Cool Crest mini golf, and a lively arts scene. Walkable and quaint. Close to Woodlawn park.
4.60 (18 reviews) (~205.38 km from centre)
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