National Parks Near Chula Vista, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 53 national parks near Chula Vista. The closest park is just 9.4 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

53
Parks Within Range
2
Within 100 Miles
9.4
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Chula Vista

⭐ Closest
Cabrillo National Monument
9.4 mi (~11 min)

Cabrillo National Monument

San Diego, California
National Monument
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
85.7 mi (~1 hr 43 min)

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail

Richmond, Arizona
National Historic Trail

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Chula Vista

Joshua Tree National Park
113.7 mi (~2 hr 16 min)

Joshua Tree National Park

Twentynine Palms, California
National Park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
140.1 mi (~2 hr 48 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Calabasas, California
National Recreation Area
Channel Islands National Park
187.9 mi (~3 hr 45 min)

Channel Islands National Park

Ventura, California
National Park
Mojave National Preserve
193.8 mi (~3 hr 53 min)

Mojave National Preserve

Kelso, California
National Preserve
César E. Chávez National Monument
197.8 mi (~3 hr 57 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

Keene, California
National Monument

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Chula Vista

Castle Mountains National Monument
215.8 mi (~4 hr 19 min)

Castle Mountains National Monument

California
National Monument
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
250.3 mi (~5 hr)

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Arizona
National Monument
Death Valley National Park
265.9 mi (~5 hr 19 min)

Death Valley National Park

California
National Park
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
277.8 mi (~5 hr 33 min)

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument

Nevada
National Monument
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
277.9 mi (~5 hr 33 min)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Arizona
National Recreation Area
Manzanar National Historic Site
288.8 mi (~5 hr 47 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
294.1 mi (~5 hr 53 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

California
National Parks

Planning Your Visit from Chula Vista

Chula Vista is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 2 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Cabrillo National Monument is your closest option at just 9.4 miles—approximately 11 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

Guided Tours Near Chula Vista

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