Chula Vista is so named because of its scenic location between the San Diego Bay and coastal mountain foothills .
Chula Vista ( pronounced \ / ˌtʃuːlə ˈvɪstə \ / ; Spanish : beautiful view , due to its scenic location between the San Diego Bay and coastal mountain foothills ) is the second largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area as well as the 7th largest city in Southern California .