Find Vista motels from $55

Because you’ll save on your room, you can make the most of what Vista has to offer. Popular places to visit in the larger area include LEGOLAND® California, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base.

At many motels, you’re likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel property, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. The word “motel” was conceived in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.

Here are some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. Vista Inn Motel: Stay within a 20-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Pier. Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central Vista is 7.7 mi (12.5 km) away. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from the heart of Vista. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: Central Vista is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) away. Laundry facilities along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East: 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from the heart of Vista. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Take time to enjoy the beaches and restaurants in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. Visitors like Vista for its shops. Favorite places in and around Vista include LEGOLAND® California, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Alta Vista Gardens, SoCal Sports Complex, and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: The Wave Waterpark, Boomers Vista, and California Fruit Wine.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Vista to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 55°F. Average annual precipitation for Vista is 14 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Vista to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 5.5 mi (8.8 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Murrieta, CA (RBK-French Valley), which is 26.8 mi (43.1 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.