Bonita, Residential community in San Diego County, United States.
Bonita is a residential community in San Diego County located between Chula Vista and National City. The area combines suburban neighborhoods with open natural spaces at an elevation of roughly 36 meters (118 feet).
The land was originally home to the Kumeyaay people, who called it Apusquel before Spanish colonization began with Mission San Diego de Alcalá. European settlement in the late 1800s later brought agricultural development to the region.
Glen Abbey Memorial Park earned historic district status in 2007 and stands as one of three such places in unincorporated San Diego County. The designation reflects how the community values its past and identity.
The area connects to nearby regions through State Route 125 and is served by Chula Vista Elementary School District. Its location between larger communities makes it easy to visit and explore nearby attractions in the greater region.
Henry Ernest Cooper Sr. founded a ranch in 1884 that produced the Bonnie Brae Lemon variety, marking the start of agricultural focus in the area. This distinctive citrus became tied to the community's early growth.
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