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BESTof SOUTH COUNTY
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ENVIRONMENT TEEN HANGOUT ELECTED OFFICIAL JEWELER VETERINARIAN H Westfield Plaza Bonita H Councilmember John McCann H Dave Rossi -King Jewelers H Pacific Pet Hospital THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE SOUTH 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd., City of Chula Vista 271 ½ 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 1466 Melrose Ave, Chula Vista 91911 COUNTY National City 91950 276 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista 91910 619-422-2711 619-274-8059 H The Weather 619-267-2850 619-691-5044 pacificpethospital.com H Friendly People westfield.com/plazabonita chulavistaca.gov H Chris Altbaum -Coin Mart 396 E St, Chula Vista 91910 H Telegraph Canyon Animal Medical H Chula Vista Center H Mayor Mary Casillas Salas 619-422-1123 Center BEST NEIGHBORHOOD 555 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910 H Eastlake City of Chula Vista coinmart.com 577 Telegraph Canyon Rd 619-427-6700 276 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista 91910 Chula Vista 91910 H Bonita chulavistacenter.com 619-691-5044 619-421-1323 chulavistaca.gov MANICURIST/PEDICURIST telegrapghcanyonvet.com BEST GOLF COURSE BEST PARK H Lucy - Maile Nails H San Diego Country Club H Rohr Park TEACHER/PROFESSOR 325 Third Ave, Chula Vista 91911 MEDICAL DOCTOR 88 L Street, Chula Vista 91911 4548 Sweetwater Rd., Bonita 91902 H Jess Parris 619-585-4761 H Dr. Tiffany Shay-Alexander 619-422-8895 619-397-6197 Olympic View Elementary Sharp Rees-Stealy sandiegocountryclub.org chulavistaca.gov 1220 South Greensview Dr, H Kathy - Kathy’s Nails & Spa 525 Third Ave, Chula Vista 91910 Chula Vista 91915 868 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91911 619-585-4050 H Eastlake Golf Course H Heritage Park 619-656-2030 619-422-0131 sharp.com 2375 Clubhouse Dr, Chula Vista 91915 1381 E Palomar St, Chula Vista 91913 cvesd.org 619-482-5757 619-409-5439 chulavistaca.gov INSURANCE AGENT H Dr. Cole B. Willoughby - Dermatol- eastlakecountryclub.com H Charles Batchman H Joe Finch - State Farm Insurance ogy & Laser Center of San Diego PEOPLE Chula Vista High School 3060 Bonita Rd #101-A 319 F St. Suite 102, Chula Vista 91910 PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE 820 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista 91911 Chula Vista 91910 619-476-1200 H Savoie Italian Eatery ACCOUNTANT 619-476-3300 619-569-2220 dermlasercenter.com 2015 Birch Rd #720, Chula Vista H Tim Neller cvh.sweetwaterschools.org joefinch.com 91915 Bullen, Ruch & Neller DENTIST 619-656-1393 345 F St #75, Chula Vista 91910 MAIL CARRIER H David McClurg H Dr. Uyen Thompson savoieeatery.com 619-422-6181 H Michael Williams Farmers Insurance Thompson Center for Dentistry brntax.net Chula Vista Post Office 294 F St, Chula Vista 91910 688 Old Telegraph Canyon Rd H Galley at the Marina 750 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 619-498-1660 Chula Vista 91910 550 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista 91910 H Salvador Lara 619-498-0687 Agents.farmers.com 619-216-2121 (619) 422-5714 Lara Accounting & Tax Consultants thegalleyatthemarina.com 301 F St, Chula Vista 91910 H Gary Gerken LAWYER H Dr. John Maroon 619-420-0052 Chula Vista Post Office H Thomas DeSantis 310 3rd Ave, Suite C-1B PLACE TO WALK/JOG 750 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 Frank De Santis Law Offices Chula Vista 91910 H Bonita Golf Course PREP/YOUTH SPORTS TEAM 619-498-0687 298 Third Ave, Chula Vista 91910 619-476-1600 5540 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita 91902 H Xolos Academy 619-425-2020 drmaroon.com 619-267-1103 2800 Olympic Pkwy, Chula Vista 91915 WAITER/WAITRESS desantislawcenter.com bonitagolf.net 619-600-3792 H Marissa Dacy CHIROPRACTOR xolos.com.mx La Bella Pizza Garden H Ray Estolano H Dr. Steven Wachs H Rohr Park 373 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 545 H St. Ste A, Chula Vista 91910 Wachs Chiropractic Health Center 4548 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita 91902 H Rebels Soccer Club 619-426-8820 619-476-1291 359 Third Ave, B, Chula Vista 91910 619-397-6197 2890 Gate 6 Pl, Chula Vista 91914 labellas.com estolanolaw.com 619-427-4747 chulavistaca.gov 619-246-5368 BARTENDER REAL ESTATE AGENT H Dr. Mark Salt - Salt Chiropractic PLACE TO WALK DOG PREP/YOUTH ATHLETE H Toni Nido - La Bella Pizza Garden 272 Church Ave, #1, Chula Vista 91910 H Grant McCann 373 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 H Myra Swanson - Money Property 619-426-2225 H Bonita Golf Course Inc. 5540 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita 91902 Eastlake High School 619-426-8820 saltchiro.com 1120 Eastlake Pkwy, Chula Vista 91915 labellas.com 355 Third Ave, Chula Vista 91910 619-267-1103 619-422-0177 bonitagolf.net 619-397-3800 ACUPUNCTURIST elh.sweetwaterschools.org H Johnny Simon Bergado moneypropinc.com H Joel Gabriel - Bonita Acupunctur- H Rohr Park La Bella Pizza Garden ist and Massage Center H Aidan Calvert 373 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 H April Alva - Big Block Realty 4392 Bonita Rd, Bonita 91902 4548 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita 91902 Mater Dei Catholic High School 555 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910 619-397-6197 619-426-8820 619-267-6050 1615 Mater Dei Dr, Chula Vista 91913 labellas.com 619-250-5400 bonitaacupuncture.com chulavistaca.gov 619-423-2121 materdeicatholic.org JAN. 31, 2020 - THE STAR-NEWS - PAGE 11 12 bosc THE STAR★NEWS BEST OF SOUTH COUNTY 2019
H Nadia Ayadi 4190 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista 91902 AUTO DEALER Eastlake Acupuncture 619-987-3747 H Ford of Chula Vista 890 Eastlake Pkwy #305 560 Auto Park Dr, Chula Vista 91911 Chula Vista 91914 H Aurora Garcia - Glam Powder 844-742-5525 Eastlakeacupuncture.com Room fordcv.com 247 3rd Ave, Suite E Chula Vista 91910 MASSAGE THERAPIST H Mossy Nissan of Chula Vista 619-995-4526 1885 Auto Park Pl, Chula Vista 91911 H Dora - Salt Family Chiropractic 619-502-9063 2452 Fenton St, Chula Vista 91914 mossychulavista.com 619-426-2225 SHOPPING/SERVICES saltchiro.com ANIMAL GROOMING AUTO REPAIR H Linda J Severn H Shampooch on Broadway H All-Time Auto Repair 4190 Bonita Rd, Suite 106 1034 Broadway #101, Chula Vista 91911 801 Broadway #C, Chula Vista 91911 Bonita 91902 619-425-584 619-882-2586 619-919-6366 Best Mall - Gold Star - Otay Ranch Town Center bonitamassage.com H Petco H Courtney Tires Serving several locations in South 726 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910 County 619-420-5575 BANK/CREDIT UNION 303-1 H St, Chula Vista 91910 SKIN CARE PROFESSIONAL petco.com H San Diego County Credit Union 877-732-2848 H Skincare by Sandy Gateway Chula Vista sdccu.com H Wells Fargo Eastlake Branch Eastlake Village Marketplace 2265 Otay Lakes Rd Chula Vista 91915 619-591-4340 BIKE SHOP H Chula Vista Bicycles 895 Palomar St, Chula Vista 91911 619-423-1686 H Trek Superstore 901 Lane Ave, Chula Vista 91914 619-216-9123 trekbicyclesuperstore.com
CAR WASH H Soapy Joe’s Car Wash 1999 Sweetwater Rd National City 91950 619-201-6828 H Vista Palms 795 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910 619-420-6000 DOLLAR STORE H 99 Cent Store 1320 Highland Ave National City 91950 619-474-6999 99only.com H Dollar Tree Several locations serving South County dollartree.com 99only.com DRY CLEANER H A & P Drive Thru Cleaners 48 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910 619-426-5194
H Winding Walk Cleaners & Shirt Laundry 1745 Eastlake Pkwy #103, Chula Vista 91915 619-216-7753 SHOPPING MALL H Otay Ranch Town Center 2015 Birch Rd., Ste. 500 Chula Vista 91915 619-656-9100 otayranchtowncenter.com
H Chula Vista Center 555 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910 619-427-6700 chulavistacenter.com FLORIST SHOP H Singing Florist 231 3rd Ave Ste D, Chula Vista 91910 619-426-5160 thesingingflorist.com PAGE 12 - THE STAR-NEWS - JAN. 31, 2020 13 bosc THE STAR★NEWS BEST OF SOUTH COUNTY 2019
H Sea of Flowers 751 Medical Center Court CHINESE BRUNCH 619-498-1717 3060 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista 91910 Chula Vista 91911 H Imperial Palace H Buffalo Wild Wings olivegarden.com 619-420-4732 800-827-4277 1630 E 8th St, National City 91950 Two locations serving South County seaofflowers.com sharp.com/chulavista 619-474-7300 buffalowildwings.com SEAFOOD imperialpalacenationalcity.com H Karina’s Mexican Seafood FURNITURE STORE H Scripps Mercy Hospital H Applebee’s Grill & Bar Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch H Jerome’s Furniture 435 H Street, Chula Vista 91910 H Golden Mandarin Two locations serving South County Rd #710 Chula Vista 91915 775 Plaza Ct., Chula Vista 91910 619-691-7060 45 North Broadway, Suite E applebees.com 619-591-4444 jeromes.com scripps.org Chula Vista 91910 89 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista 91902 619-827-0170 BUFFET 619-651-1000 H Furniture Depot RETIREMENT COMMUNITY zmenu.com H Hometown Buffet karinasseafood.com 568 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910 H Fredericka Manor 1135 Highland Ave 619-425-2660 183 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 ITALIAN National City 91950 H Mariscos Negro Durazo furnituredepotstore.com 800-310-4696 H Italianissimo Trattoria 619-477-7990 415 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910 frederickamanor.org 323 Third Ave, Chula Vista 91910 hometownbuffet.com 619-240-7148 JEWELRY STORE 619-651-1457 H Zales H Pacific Pointe Active Senior Living italianissimotrat.com H Souplantation SMOOTHIE/JUICE 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd #1240 171 4th Ave, Chula Vista 91910 1810 Main Ct, Chula Vista 91911 H Jamba Juice National City 91950 619-420-8744 H Filippi’s Pizza Grotto 619-216-9843 555 Broadway #135 619-267-4900 pacificpointeseniorliving.com 82 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910 Souplantation.com Chula Vista 91910 619-427-6650 BARBER SHOP 619-409-9840 H Kay Jewelers realcheesepizza.com LUNCH 2275 Otay Lakes Rd 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd #1226 H Barbershop Heaven H Islands Chula Vista 91915 National City 91950 310 3rd Ave Ste C1A, Chula Vista 91910 JAPANESE 2255 Otay Lakes Rd 619-656-5030 619-869-8309 Chula Vista 91915 jambajuice.com 619-267-2765 barbershopheaven.com H Izakaya Naruto 1216 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 619-397-2643 PET STORE 619-882-2880 islandsrestaurants.com H Robeks H Petco H Locker Room naruto.kitchen 374 E H St #1709, Chula Vista 91910 318 E St, Chula Vista 91910 H Fuddruckers 619-422-4872 Serves multiple locations in South 619-653-0781 County H Sushi House 340 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 robeks.com 619-476-8064 509 Telegraph Canyon Rd 619-420-4881 petco.com HAIR SALON Chula Vista 91910 fuddruckers.com STEAK HOUSE H H & L Studio Hair and Beauty 619-656-6818 APPETIZER H Outback Steakhouse H Petsmart Salon 2980 Plaza Bonita Rd Serves multiple locations in South 350 E St, Suite A, Chula Vista 91910 H Bloomin’ Onion BARBECUE Outback Steakhouse National City 91950 County 619-870-8833 H L&L Hawaiian Barbecue 619-475-4329 619-397-0605 handlstudio.com 2980 Plaza Bonita Rd 2260 Otay Lakes Rd, #105 National City 91950 outback.com petsmart.com Chula Vista 91910 H Black Angus Steakhouse H Shear Envy Salon & Spa 619-475-4329 619-216-7788 outback.com 707 E St, Chula Vista 91910 PLUMBER 264 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 eastlakebarbecue.com 619-426-9200 H Blue Planet Drains & Plumbing 619-271-7109 H Wings blackangus.com Inc. H Barbecue Pit Applebee’s Grill & Bar 2252 Main St. #12, Chula Vista 91911 NUTRITION/VITAMIN SHOP 920 E Plaza Blvd, National City 91950 Two locations serving South County OUTDOOR DINING 619-863-9593 H GNC Applebees.com plumbersinsandiego.com 619-477-2244 H Karina’s Mexican Seafood 555 Broadway #1028 thebarbecuepitrestaurant.com Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Chula Vista 91910 BEST DESSERT Rd #710 Chula Vista 91915 H Primo Plumbing 619-585-3103 MEXICAN H Pizookie 619-591-4444 619-691-6829 BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse 89 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista 91902 primo4plumbing.com H H Karina’s Mexican Seafood Nutrition Center Two locations serving South County 555 Broadway, Suite 1019 619-651-1000 344 E H St, Ste. 1401 Chula Vista 91910 karinasseafood.com PRODUCE MARKET Chula Vista 91910 karinasseafood.com 619-591-2490 H Sprouts Farmers Market 619-420-2131 bjsrestaurants.com H Los Panchos Taco Shop H Galley at the Marina 690 Third Ave., Chula Vista 91910 nutritionzoneusa.com 550 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista 91910 619-409-7630 Multiple locations serving South County H Kona Pie 619-422-5714 878 Eastlake Parkway Islands thegalleyatthemarina.com Chula Vista 91914 HEALTH CLUB/FITNESS CENTER H Crunch Fitness 2255 Otay Lakes Rd 619-421-2099 NEW RESTAURANT Chula Vista 91915 SproutsChulaVista.com 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd ROMANTIC RESTAURANT National City 91950 H Tavern at the Vogue 619-397-2643 230 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 islandsrestaurants.com H La Bella Pizza Garden H Northgate Market 619-434-8909 619-371-3322 373 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 1058 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91911 crunch.com tavernatthevogue.com 619-426-8820 SALAD BAR labellas.com 619-425-5700 H Souplantation northgatemarket.com H LA Fitness H Hooked on Crab 1810 Main Ct., Chula Vista 91911 H 2070 Otay Lakes Rd 872 Eastlake Pkwy #510 619-216-9843 Savoie Italian Eatery REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER Chula Vista, CA 91915 Chula Vista 91915 soupplantation.com 2015 Birch Rd #720 H McMillin (619) 397-7240 Chula Vista 91915 lafitness.com 619-737-9117 619-591-5757 2750 Womble Rd #200 hookedoncrabsd.com H Olive Garden San Diego 92106 savoieeatery.com BEAUTY SUPPLIES/MAKE-UP 585 I St, Chula Vista 91910 619-477-4117 SUSHI mcmillin.com H Sephora 2015 Birch Rd, Chula Vista 91950 H I-Sushi 945 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista 91913 H Pardee Homes 619-427-1050 sephora.com 619-482-4856 13400 Sabre Springs Pkwy isushirestaurant.com San Diego 92128 H Cosmetic Palace (858) 794-2500 657 Palomar St, Suite H pardeehomes.com Chula Vista 91911 H Unisushi 619-420-1415 555 Broadway, Ste 124 WIRELESS PROVIDER Chula Vista 91910 619-271-8989 H AT&T FOOD & DRINK unisushiandcatering.com Multiple locations serving South County AMERICAN att.com H BJ’S Restaurant & Brewhouse BREAKFAST 555 Broadway Ste. 1019 H Talavera Azul H T-Mobile Chula Vista 91910 365 Third Ave, Chula Vista 91910 Multiple locations serving South 619-591-2490 (619) 427-6476 County bjsrestaurants.com t-mobile.com H Denny’s Restaurant H In-N-Out Burger Multiple locations serving South HOSPITAL Two locations serving South County County Best Annual Community Festival/Event - Gold Star - Lemon Festival H Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in-n-out.com dennys.com JAN. 31, 2020 - THE STAR-NEWS - PAGE 13 14 bosc THE STAR★NEWS BEST OF SOUTH COUNTY 2019
BAKERY H Caffe Tazza 619-470-6888 H Han’s and Harry’s Bakery 374 E H St, Chula Vista 91910 tuttifruttiglobal.com 5080 Bonita Rd., Ste B2 Bonita 91902 619-420-6460 619-475-2253 caffetazzacoffeehouse.com H Dolci Mango hans-harry.com 555 Broadway #123 DELI Chula Vista 91910 H La Concha Bakery H Jersey Mikes 619-585-1509 334 E St, Chula Vista 91910 404 Mile of Cars Way Dolci-mango.business.site 619-427-7147 National City 91950 laconchabakerychulavistaca.com (619) 336-1400 MEAL DOLLAR MENU jerseymikes.com H McDonald’s BEER SELECTION Multiple locations serving South H Buffalo Wild Wings County H Hungry Hank’s Deli mcdonalds.com Two locations serving South County 866 3rd Ave., Chula Vista 91911 buffalowildwings.com 619-426-4499 hungryhanksdeli.com H Jack in the Box H Thr3e Punk Ales Multiple locations serving South Best Plumber - Silver Star - Primo Plumbing 259 3rd Ave, Chula Vista 91910 County FAST FOOD jackinthebox.com 619-271-4853 H McDonald’s ENTERTAINMENT 619-216-7545 3punkales.com amctheatres.com Multiple locations serving South PIZZA County ANNUAL COMMUNITY FESTIVAL/ BURGER H Fillppis Pizza Grotto H mcdonalds.com 82 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910 EVENT Regal Rancho Del Rey H In-N-Out Burger H Lemon Festival 1025 Tierra Del Rey, Chula Vista 91910 1725 Eastlake Parkway 619-427-6650 H Carl’s Jr realcheesepizza.com Third Avenue Village Association 844-462-7342 Chula Vista 91915 Multiple locations serving South 800-786-1000 353 Third Avenue, Chula Vista 91910 regmovies.com County 619-422-1982 500 Mile of Cars Way carlsjr.com H La Bella Pizza Garden National City 91950 373 3rd Ave., Chula Vista 91910 thirdavenuevillage.com BEST RECREATION CENTER H Parkway Community Center 800-786-1000 HAPPY HOUR 619-426-8820 in-n-out.com labellaspizza.com H Starlight Parade 373 Park Way, Chula Vista 91910 H Chili’s Grill & Bar City of Chula Vista 619-409-1980 H Islands Two locations serving South County SPORTS BAR 276 Fourth Ave., Chula Vista 91910 chulavistaca.gov 2255 Otay Lakes Rd chilis.com H Buffalo Wild Wings 619-691-5044 Chula Vista 91915 Two locations serving South County chulavistaca.gov H Otay Recreation Center 619-397-2643 H BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse buffalowildwings.com 3554 Main St., Chula Vista 91911 islandsrestaurants.com 555 Broadway Ste. 1019 FAMILY/KIDS ATTRACTION 619-409-1999 Chula Vista 91910 H BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse H Aquatica San Diego chulavistaca.gov BURRITO 619-591-2490 bjsrestaurants.com 555 Broadway Suite 1019 2052 Entertainment Circle H Don Pedro Taco Shop Chula Vista 91910 Chula Vista 91911 VENUE FOR LIVE MUSIC 247 Third Ave B, Chula Vista 91910 ICE CREAM 619-591-2490 619-222-4732 H North Island Credit Union 619-427-0214 bjsrestaurants.com H Coldstone Creamery AquaticaSanDiego.com Amphitheater 2050 Entertainment Circle H Lolita’s Taco Shop 2295 Otay Lakes Rd Ste 113 FISH TACO Chula Vista 91915 H Sky Zone Chula Vista 91911 Two locations serving South County H Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill 851 Showroom Pl #100 lolitasmexicanfood.com (619) 421-7172 619-494-5600 coldstonecreamery.com Multiple locations serving South Chula Vista 91914 livenation.com County 619-754-9782 COFFEE HOUSE rubios.com skyzone.com H H Starbucks YOGURT Memorial Bowl H Tutti Frutti 373 Park Way, Chula Vista 91910 Multiple locations serving South H Karina’s Mexican Seafood MOVIE THEATER County 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd FC11 Two locations serving South County 619-691-5083 starbucks.com National City 91950 karinasseafood.com H AMC Otay Ranch 12 chulavistaca.gov 2015 Birch Rd, Chula Vista 91915
Best Elected Official - Gold Star - Councilmember John McCann City of Chula Vista
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