There are two official Cool Zones sites within the City of Vista. Cool Zones, located throughout the county, help older adults and others keep cool and save energy costs.

» Click here for Cool Zone information from the County of San Diego

Vista Cool Zone Sites

Gloria McClellan Senior Center
1400 Vale Terrace Drive
760.643.5288
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Hours (Holidays Closed)
Monday through Friday, 8 am-3:30 pm

Vista Library
700 Eucalyptus Avenue
760.643.5113
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Hours
Monday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Tuesday, 12:00 pm-7:00 pm
Wednesday, 12:00 pm-7:00 pm
Thursday, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Friday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Saturday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Closed September 4 for the holiday

Information from the County of San Diego

For more information about Cool Zones, call 2-1-1.

County health officials offer the following tips to stay cool:

• Stay in an air-conditioned area during the hottest hours of the day.
• Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
• Drink plenty of water (avoid alcohol and sugary drinks) and don’t wait until you are thirsty.
• Take cool showers.
• Never leave a child, elderly person or pet unattended in a car.
• Avoid unnecessary hard work or activities outside during the hottest part of the day.
• Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and wear a wide-brim hat if you need to be in the sun.
• Avoid using the oven to cook.
• Avoid being out during peak heat hours.
• Even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler.
• Do not rely on electric fans for cooling if temperatures exceed 90 degrees.

If someone is showing signs of heat-related illness, call 9-1-1 and begin cooling the individual by:

• Moving them to a shaded area
• Spraying with cool water and fanning them
• Placing them in a cool shower if they are alert
• Monitoring the body temperature, and continuing cooling efforts, and
• Do NOT give the victim fluids to drink

Keeping Pets Safe

Humans are not the only ones impacted by heat, animals can die in a heat wave.

County Animal Control Officers often become busy during the heat responding to rescue calls ranging from animals left in yards without water and shade to those trapped in hot garages or cars.

Pet safety tips:

• Keep your pets indoors if the temperature is lower inside
• Exercise pets in early morning hours or early evening to avoid prolonged exposure to the heat. Avoid strenuous runs or hikes
• Keep your pets’ water supply in a tip-proof container, always topped off, and be sure it stays cool (pets will not drink water that is too hot)
• Consider a misting system to keep the outdoor areas cooler
• Be sure your pet has shade ALL DAY, if they are outside. Remember, the sun’s position changes during the day
• Do not take your pets for car trips unless absolutely necessary. A car can heat up very quickly. On an 85 degree day, a car can reach 102 degrees in 10 minutes and soar upward even with the windows down an inch or two
• Don’t take your dogs for walks on the hot pavement. If it is too hot for you to walk barefooted, then don’t make your dogs do it either
• Consider adding a child’s wading pool for your dog. Many dogs will keep cool by “taking a dip”