Bonita is a census-designated place (CDP) in southern San Diego County, California, nestled between the cities of Chula Vista, National City, and San Diego. The word Bonita is a feminine word for "beautiful" in the Spanish language. It was the name of a ranch owned by Henry Ernest Cooper, Sr. in 1884, and was used by the nearby post office. The ranch itself was used to cultivate lemons, which were first grown in the area beginning in 1871. During the early years lemon industry was thriving, where it became the originator of the Bonnie Brae Lemon variety, named after the first lemon ranch in the community.
Bonita is considered a rural and equestrian enclave in the middle of suburbia. To visitors and residents alike, one of the most visible features of Bonita recreational life is the walking trail which loops the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course in central Bonita. Hundreds of residents walk, run, and ride this trail every day for pleasure and fitness, and the trail has become a vital component of Bonita life for many residents.
Equestrianism has long been a part of the Bonita community, and many trails exist throughout the Lower Sweetwater Valley. There are a number of connections to trails external to Bonita as well. In fact many residents still keep their own horses and can be seen riding the trails regularly. The Bonita Valley Trails organization monitors and supports the network of trails throughout the valley.
Bonitafest is an annual community event, held in early autumn, highlighted by a parade and street fair along Bonita Road which includes crafts, music, entertainment, and food. The Kiwanis Club hosts a Bonitafest Golf Tournament in conjunction with this event. At this time, there is also an annual community play called the Bonitafest Melodrama, co founded by Max Branscomb in the 1970s. In 2008, Bonita did not have enough funds to pay for traffic police to redirect traffic during the parade, so no parade was held during the Bonitafest.
17,698 people live in Bonita, where the median age is 45.6 and the average individual income is $58,165. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Bonita, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Robinwood Liquor & Market, Michgam USA, and Colimas Mexican Foods.
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| Dining · $$ | 1.46 miles | 17 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.78 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.22 miles | 106 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.65 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.85 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.45 miles | 32 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.26 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.99 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.98 miles | 46 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
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Bonita has 6,127 households, with an average household size of 2.88. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bonita do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,698 people call Bonita home. The population density is 1,578 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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