Vista California FamilySearch Center

Access to handouts, class notes and other information for the Vista FamilySearch Center can be found on our web page.

''We serve the Family History needs of all who visit. The center is served by North County Transit District bus route 318. Access off of Oak St through parking area.''

Masks and social distancing are encouraged.

Location
Address: 1310 Foothill Drive Vista, CA 92084-4048 United States  Location Map

The center is accessed from the parking lot at the South-East corner. DO NOT use building front doors as no one will know you are there.

The parking lot entrance is off Oak St. across from the Foothill Oak Elementary School.

Upcoming Classes
'''All presentations are free of charge to participants and are generally held the 4th Thursday of each month unless noted below. Classes start at 7pm and run 60 to 90 minutes.'''

Staff Training Meetings
"First Wednesday of the month 9:30 am."

Databases and Software
"FamilySearch Center Portal: This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions."

Hardware and Equipment
"The Vista FSC is equipped with number of internet linked computers, the copy/printer can scan to a flash drive or direct to FS/FT gallery, also a flatbed scanner for documents and photos to your flash drive."

Resources in the Local Area
The Carlsbad "Cole Library" with the North County Genealogical Society is another useful resource in this area. https://library.carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/78/14665

The San Diego FamilySearch Center has a Discovery Room, Media Conversion equipment and a room for recording oral histories. San Diego California FamilySearch Center