When Islands founder Tony DeGrazier stepped off the beaches of Oahu after a day of surfing with his Navy buddies in the early 60s, he did what came naturally to him. He went searching for a juicy burger, a hot basket of fries & a cold drink. Twenty years later, in 1982, it was that sense of place & satisfaction he was trying to recreate when he took a little chunk of the islands & plopped it down right in the mainland of Southern California.
Today, Islands still is true to Tony’s original experience & his original vision. And though our menu has grown to include salads, soups & soft tacos, we still adhere to the basic philosophy that fresh food, friendly service & a laid back atmosphere is the perfect end to a hard day of work or play. We hope you taste it in every bite. And we hope that whether you’re a hungry surfer or busy salesperson, you walk into Islands & say to yourself, like Tony did those many years ago, “Ahh…this is the place I want to be.”
About this location:
Visit our Vista Islands Restaurant located on Melrose Drive and Highway 78.
Big High Definition TVs and Islands beach-inspired atmosphere make for a fun, relaxing, sports-watching experience. Add the best burgers in Vista, like the Hula Burger with swiss and sautéed mushrooms, the coldest beer in town and a side of fresh cut fries and you are in for a treat. Join us for killer happy hour specials on beer, appetizers and cocktails weekdays from 4pm to 7pm.