Vista, California was ranked as the top seven best place to live in the United States. This ranking is based on available jobs, business opportunities, good schools, climate, cost of living, low taxes, great recreation and culture, and low crime rate. It is located in San Diego North County, east of Oceanside and Carlsbad. In Vista, you get to enjoy sunny weather almost throughout the year, with a daily temperature average of 74. Vista homes for saleare built on hills and mesas and, like its name suggests, have a fantastic, panoramic country view.