Mariposa
221 Smilax Rd,
Vista,
CA
92083
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Monthly Rent
$2,055 - $3,000
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
750 - 960 sq ft
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 1210price $2,055square feet 750availibility Now
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Unit 3222price $2,055square feet 750availibility Now
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Unit 1215price $2,095square feet 750availibility Now
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Unit 3210price $2,625square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 3211price $2,665square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 3129price $2,625square feet 960availibility Jun 12
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Unit 5147price $3,000square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 5234price $3,000square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 3112price $3,000square feet 960availibility Jun 14
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Unit 5142price $2,635square feet 960availibility Jun 27
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Unit 1210price $2,055square feet 750availibility Now
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Unit 3222price $2,055square feet 750availibility Now
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Unit 1215price $2,095square feet 750availibility Now
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Unit 3210price $2,625square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 3211price $2,665square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 3129price $2,625square feet 960availibility Jun 12
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Unit 5147price $3,000square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 5234price $3,000square feet 960availibility Now
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Unit 3112price $3,000square feet 960availibility Jun 14
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Unit 5142price $2,635square feet 960availibility Jun 27
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Application Fee$38
- Dogs Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$50
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Pet deposit$500
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Weight limit75 lb
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Pet Limit2
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Restrictions:Breed Restrictions apply
- Cats Allowed
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Monthly pet rent$50
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Pet deposit$500
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Weight limit--
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Pet Limit2
- Parking
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Surface Lot--
Details
Lease Options
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12 months
Property Information
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Built in 1987
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264 units/2 stories
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About Mariposa
Welcome to Mariposa Apartments, where modern comfort meets vibrant living in the heart of Vista, California. Our community offers a captivating blend of spacious one- and two-bedroom apartment homes, thoughtfully designed amenities, and a prime location that puts the best of San Diego County within easy reach. Immerse yourself in resort-style relaxation by the pool, discover the convenience of nearby shopping and dining, and experience the joy of a pet-friendly environment. With contemporary features and a dynamic neighborhood at your doorstep, Mariposa Apartments is more than a place to live – it's a lifestyle to embrace. San Diego Sunrise Management Co. dba Sunrise Management | Lic. No. 00927850 | Broker: Joseph S. Greenblatt License number 01064415
Mariposa is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92083 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Marcos Unified attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Online Payments! Pet Friendly
- Some Units Have Hardwood-Style Floors
- Tub/Shower Combo
- Dual Primary Suites*
- Online Leasing
- Pet-Friendly *Restrictions Apply
- Community BBQ Area
- Plush Carpeting
- Community Playground
- Courtesy Patrol
- Dual Master Bedrooms with walk in closet
- Gated Community
- Jacuzzi
- Extra Storage!!
- Private Balcony or Patio*
- Units With Balcony
- 24 Hour Fitness
- Community Picnic Areas
- Dedicated Dining Area
- On-Site Management
- Proximity to Shops, Grocery Stores, Dining & Entertainment Destinations
- Laundry Facilities (Card Reader)
- Some Unit Have Hardwood-Style Floors
- Wood-Inspired Plank Flooring
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Playground
Controlled Access
Recycling
Grill
Gated
Property Services
- Package Service
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Online Services
- Planned Social Activities
Shared Community
- Storage Space
- Walk-Up
Fitness & Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Playground
- Basketball Court
- Tennis Court
Outdoor Features
- Gated
- Cabana
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Walk-In Closets
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Disposal
Patio
Stainless Steel Appliances
Highlights
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Sprinkler System
- Framed Mirrors
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Model Details
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Balcony
- Patio
- Porch
- Deck
- Package Service
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Online Services
- Planned Social Activities
- Storage Space
- Walk-Up
- Gated
- Cabana
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Pool
- Playground
- Basketball Court
- Tennis Court
- Online Payments! Pet Friendly
- Some Units Have Hardwood-Style Floors
- Tub/Shower Combo
- Dual Primary Suites*
- Online Leasing
- Pet-Friendly *Restrictions Apply
- Community BBQ Area
- Plush Carpeting
- Community Playground
- Courtesy Patrol
- Dual Master Bedrooms with walk in closet
- Gated Community
- Jacuzzi
- Extra Storage!!
- Private Balcony or Patio*
- Units With Balcony
- 24 Hour Fitness
- Community Picnic Areas
- Dedicated Dining Area
- On-Site Management
- Proximity to Shops, Grocery Stores, Dining & Entertainment Destinations
- Laundry Facilities (Card Reader)
- Some Unit Have Hardwood-Style Floors
- Wood-Inspired Plank Flooring
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Sprinkler System
- Framed Mirrors
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Pantry
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Walk-In Closets
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Balcony
- Patio
- Porch
- Deck
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Nestled between Carlsbad and San Marcos, Vista is a scenic suburb in northwestern San Diego County. With its many lush parks and rolling hills, it’s no surprise that Vista’s name translates to “view” in Spanish. Vista’s natural beauty and mild climate affords residents access to year-round outdoor activities. Among the community’s most popular parks are Brengle Terrace Park, Guajome Regional Park, and Buena Vista Park. Pristine Pacific Coast beaches are also just seven miles away.
Vista provides a host of suburban offerings, from quiet residential neighborhoods to shopping centers and everything in between. Retail delights and tasty eats abound at Vista Village, North County Square, and nearby Carlsbad Premium Outlets. Renters have a wide variety of apartments, condos, and houses to choose from in tranquil Vista. Ronald Packard Parkway connects Vista to the coast and beyond.
Learn more about living in Vista| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 8.2 mi |
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Transportation options available in Vista include Buena Creek Station, located 1.2 miles from Mariposa. Mariposa is near San Diego International, located 38.1 miles or 49 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Buena Creek Station
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 12.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 20 min | 13.8 mi |
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Drive: | 28 min | 17.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 49 min | 38.1 mi |
Time and distance from Mariposa.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Palomar College Arboretum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Rancho Guajome Adobe
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.5 mi |
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Guajome County Park
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.9 mi |
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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.3 mi |
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Del Dios Preserve
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Drive: | 17 min | 10.8 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 13.3 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 39 min | 25.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 41 min | 27.8 mi |
Property Ratings at Mariposa
Terrible management, got my car towed for being parked on the RIGHT parking spot. The property manager doesn’t care about her residents, she took all my car information and didn’t bother to check if the right car was parked in my spot. Secondly, they kicked my bf and I out without a notice to do water damage repairs. The property manager is HORRIBLE, She always had attitude, literally does not care and signs off to tow anyone. A real manager cares about their residents enough, otherwise why take our car information if you’re just going to tow our car? Makes no sense.
Property Manager at Mariposa, Responded To This Review
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share these details about your experience with us, although your comments are certainly concerning to us. As a company, our residents are our top priority and we strive to create positive living experiences, so we hope you accept our sincere apologies for falling short of this goal. We assure you that we take your feedback very seriously, and our team is working toward improving our parking system to help ensure that the correct parking permits are being used, and only unauthorized vehicles are removed from the lot. We understand that repairs can be inconvenient, however, it is our understanding that you and all residents in the apartment home were put up in a hotel while repairs were completed in your apartment home. As previously mentioned, our goal is to provide exceptional service, and we will be sure to take your feedback and work with our team to help ensure we are providing the best service we can. If there is anything else we can do to help improve your experience with us, we would be delighted to hear from you at feedback@sunrisemgmt.com. We truly appreciate your time, and we wish you well. Madisson, Customer Experience Team.
I love living here great apartments! The staff is super friendly big shout out to German he is super helpful and really nice! Maintenance has done a great job at fixing any issues and the office is always available with any questions I have. The park is only a short distance and has a basketball court! The pool is really nice and big!! They also have a jacuzzi and a gym which I love it!! There’s a lot shopping centers just minutes away! I highly recommend living here.
Property Manager at Mariposa, Responded To This Review
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback! It looks like you are loving your community and we are thrilled to hear this! Our team is committed to providing our residents with a positive living experience and this review is a great testament to that. If there is ever anything else we can do to help you enjoy your apartment home, please don't hesitate to leave us a note at feedback@sunrisemgmt.com. Thank you again for your time and we appreciate your residency! Madisson, Customer Experience Team.
I loved living there the layout of the apartment is perfect, I would move back here if it wasn’t because I had to leave due to a divorce And it might’ve affected my score , I loved that it has the fitness center, and I really liked the pool, yes the parking is very limited but everywhere else is the same .
Property Manager at Mariposa, Responded To This Review
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to give us an awesome 5-star review. The Mariposa team loves reading feedback like yours! We hope one day, maybe in the near future, you are able to come back. We will welcome you with open arms! If you have any other comments, feel free to send them at feedback@sunrisemgmt.com
I had an issue with my bank account recently and was afraid my rent check would be affected. I brought all the info from the bank to the managers office and the woman there listened to my situation and didn't freak out. She was very calm & sweet, let me talk her ear off complaining and offered me coffee (i was panicking honeslty lol) and really helped me relax. I may have been a bit over the top but she was totally professional and kind about the situation. Everything worked out ok thankfully but I wanted to say thank you to Jennifer in the office for being so nice and helping me in my time of need.
I moved here with my husband three months ago. Place is beautiful with friendly office staff. I enjoy my free coffee every morning at the leasing office. Thank Latricia for help us find our new home . Thank ladies.
Property Manager at Mariposa, Responded To This Review
Dear Judy Y, We are thrilled with your 5 star review. Nothing beats knowing that our valued residents truly enjoy their home and our amenities! Thank you for posting your review, we appreciate it. Sincerely, Leticia Villanueva, Community Manager 760.727.8600 lvramos@sunrisemgmt.us
This was my first place and I like it very much. I really don't have anything negative to say. The ladies in the office are always nice and maintenance always professional.
Property Manager at Mariposa, Responded To This Review
Dear Resident, Thank you for your positive review! Your Comment is highly appreciated. Please feel free to contact us directly at lvramos@sunrisemgmt.us or 760-727-8600 if you ever need our assistance. Thank you again.
IF I COULD RATE NEGATIVE STARS I WOULD!!!! This is by far the worst place I have ever lived. Laundry rooms are terrible. They are overpriced and half the time they don't work. The office won't let you put anything on your balcony and over charge you for everything. They have illegal 'annual inspections' as well as the management trying to 'spy' on you to catch you violating your lease? I don't understand why anyone would want to live here. Parking is a mess, and they will NOT hesitate to tow your car, even if you are only parked for 10-15 mins. The pool/jacuzzi is only open til 8pm?! Plus if you park on the street next to mariposa on smilax, there is a 90% chance you will get broken into. I was also sitting on the balcony one time, while another Mariposa resident tried to rob me. Unfortunately, we didn't get a name or any contact information so I wasn't able to report him. DO NOT MOVE HERE!!!!!
Property Manager at Mariposa, Responded To This Review
We appreciate your thorough feedback. It’s unfortunate that your past experience was not the stellar living experience we strive to provide. We’d like to let you know that we’ve made many improvements to our community. We now have a parking management plan. This plan is enforced by our courtesy monitors and our onsite management team members. In addition, our community has also introduced convenient new laundry equipment. The new equipment and the entirety of the laundry facility is inspected daily. We are happy to offer these improvements to our residents and contribute to a stellar living experience. Jenais G. Customer Experience Specialist feedback@sunrisemgmt.com
I would honestly rather live in a hole than here. Their parking is horrible. Absolutely none inside the complex and if you do park without a sticker (even during the day for only 10-15 mins) you will get towed. That's $400 to get your car out. If you park on the street next door, you have a very high possibility of getting your car broken into. (Has happened multiple times to multiple residents even me). The management office spies on it's residents trying to 'catch you' violating your lease and threatens to evict you all the time. You are not allowed to hang or put anything on your balcony or its a fee. They overcharge you immensely. The pool is only open until 8pm. The laundry room is a mess, over charges you for such little washing space and most of the time eats your money. (No refunds too). DO NOT MOVE HERE!
Mariposa became my first home away from home. Moving from VA all the way to CA was a HUGE deal. But Mariposa was such a great decision they were so helpful the whole way through the rental process, the complex is well maintained and always green! With it being a gated community that was a HUGE plus I feel so safe walking around at night. If you looking for your first place Mariposa is a great choice for that!
Property Manager at Mariposa, Responded To This Review
Being a home to our residents is not only a goal but a major passion for our team. We’re so glad that our team was able to provide exemplary service through the rental process and into your apartment home living. Our community has continued on with the same great service, well-maintained grounds, and top-notch safety with our courtesy patrol. We’ve even added a community Bark Park which has been a hit with our residents of the “canine” variety. While I know that this review has been posted for some time, I still invite you to reach out if you have any questions or further comments. Jenais G. Customer Experience Specialist feedback@sunrisemgmt.com
The price was decent for a 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment but what was really irritating and inconvenient was the parking and the parking arrangement. there is a lack of parking space and good luck to you and may the constellations be aligned and the gods on your side if you came home past 6 because then you would have to park outside the complex which was also a pain because the street parking was all occupied. You would have to walk about a block, which felt infinite to your drained and weary body, to get to your home finally. management was never there, either they were at their 5 hour lunch break or they left home 2 hours before closing time. This made resolving an issue complicated. besides those minute details living at Mariposa Apartments is okay. Sort of.
Property Manager at Mariposa, Responded To This Review
“Okay. Sort of.” Is not what we aim for. Our team always strives to deliver a 5-star experience. We’ve since made some improvements to our parking arrangements. We have a new parking management plan which is enforced by our own courtesy monitors, who keep a careful watch on our community grounds, as well as our onsite management team. Together their efforts have improvement parking ten-fold and have made the experience for our residents much easier. While I know that this review has been posted for some time, I still invite you to reach out if you have any questions or would like to further discuss your review. Jenais G. Customer Experience Specialist feedback@sunrisemgmt.com
Mariposa Photos
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Models
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2D - One-Bedroom, One-Bathroom Floor Plan
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3D Furnished One-Bedroom, One-Bathroom Floor Plan
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3D Furnished Two-Bedroom, Two-Bathroom Floor Plan
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2D - Two-Bedroom, Two-Bathroom Floor Plan
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221 Smilax Rd
Vista, CA 92083