The following notable people were born in, residents of, attended an education institution in, or otherwise closely associated with the city of Chula Vista, California. Notation next to name is not what they are notable for, but how they are connected to the city.
Business
- Corky McMillin - resided in Chula Vista in 1944 prior to moving to Bonita
- Brent R. Wilkes - grew up in Chula Vista; entrepreneur, defense contractor, civic leader and philanthropist
Crime
Entertainment
Actors and actresses
Bands
- Ati's Warriors - funk-punk fusion band formed in Chula Vista after the breakup of Unbroken, includes Chula Vista natives Atilla Moran (vocals) and Rob Moran (Keytar)
- Some Girls - San Diego hardcore collective that included Chula Vista natives Sal Gallegos III (drums) and Rob Moran (guitar)
- Unbroken - San Diego hardcore band co-formed by Chula Vista native Rob Moran (bass); Unbroken was closely associated with the Chula Vista hardcore punk scene
- The Zeros - punk band formed in Chula Vista
Comedians
Models
Musicians
Wrestlers
Writers
Government
Criminal justice
- A. J. Irwin - grew up in Chula Vista; former federal agent
Military
Politics
Sports
Baseball
- Greg Allen - outfielder for the New York Yankees, attended Hilltop High School
- Brian Barden - retired MLB and NPB infielder, attended St. Pius Elementary School
- Marshall Boze - retired MLB and NPB pitcher, attended Southwestern College
- Calvin Faucher - pitcher for Tampa Bay Rays, born in Chula Vista, graduated from Hilltop High School
- Benji Gil - infield coach for the Anaheim Angels, graduated from Castle Park High School, class of 1991
- Adrián González - retired MLB first baseman, graduated from Eastlake High School, class of 2000
- Tommy Hinzo - retired MLB and CPBL second baseman for Cleveland Indians, graduated from Hilltop High School and attended Southwestern College
- Mike Jacobs - retired MLB first baseman, born and raised in Chula Vista, graduated from Hilltop High School
- John Jaso - retired MLB position player, born in Chula Vista
- Marcelo Mayer - shortstop, fourth overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox, graduated from Eastlake High School, class of 2021
- John Tortes "Chief" Meyers - MLB catcher, lived in Chula Vista for a period in the 1930s
- Kevin Mitchell - retired MLB position player, San Diego native who lived in Chula Vista
- Bob Natal - retired MLB catcher, graduated from Hilltop High School, class of 1983
- Todd Pratt - retired MLB catcher, attended Hilltop High School
- Carlos Quentin - retired MLB outfielder, raised in Chula Vista, attended St. Pius Elementary School
- Johnny Ritchey - first African American to play in the Pacific Coast League, lived in Chula Vista after he retired from baseball
- Alfonso Rivas - MLB first baseman, resided in Chula Vista as a child after moving from Tijuana, Mexico
- Alex Sanabia - pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, graduated from Castle Park High School
- Casey Schmitt - infielder for the San Francisco Giants, graduated from Eastlake High School
- Jose Silva - retired MLB and LMB pitcher, graduated from Hilltop High School, class of 1991
- Ty Wigginton - retired MLB third baseman, graduated from Chula Vista High School, class of 1995
- Joel Zumaya - retired MLB relief pitcher, born and raised in Chula Vista, graduated from Bonita Vista High School
- Daniel Schneemann - Infielder for the Cleveland Guardians, graduated from Bonita Vista High School, Class of 2015
Basketball
Football
- Donnie Edwards - linebacker, Chula Vista native, graduated from Chula Vista High School, class of 1991
- John Fox - Chicago Bears coach, graduated from Castle Park High School and attended Southwestern College
- Jerome Haywood - defensive tackle in the CFL, attended Castle Park High School
- Tony Jefferson - safety for the Arizona Cardinals, graduated from Eastlake High School, class of 2010
- Moses Moreno - quarterback, Chula Vista native, graduated from Castle Park High School
- Zeke Moreno - linebacker, Chula Vista native, graduated from Castle Park High School
- Jason Myers - kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, born in Chula Vista, attended Mater Dei
- Ogemdi Nwagbuo - defensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers, attended Southwestern College
- Luis Perez - quarterback for Los Angeles Rams, attended Southwestern College
- Steve Riley - offensive tackle, born and raised in Chula Vista, attended Castle Park High School
- Scott Shields - safety, graduated from Bonita Vista High School
Golf
- Billy Casper - graduated from Chula Vista High School, class of 1950
Hockey
Horse racing
Mixed martial arts
Soccer
Track and field
Volleyball
- John Cook - born in Chula Vista, retired college women's volleyball coach
Other
- Hector X. "Shipwreck" Delgado - born in Chula Vista; fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toy line and cartoon series
- M. Brian Maple - physicist at UCSD, born in Chula Vista
- John Rojas, Jr. - historian, founded Chula Vista Historical Society (which later merged with Chula Vista Heritage Museum)
- Wolfman Jack - radio personality who broadcast out of XERB in Chula Vista during the 1960s
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