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Social Security Offices Near Vista, CA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest Vista, CA?

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in Vista, CA to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, about 5.2 miles away, phone (855) 287-4793, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The San Marcos Social Security Office in San Marcos is closer (about 4.7 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Closest Social Security Offices to Vista, CA

Straight-line distance from the center of Vista (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each office's address (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder). Office hours and phone numbers from SSA's office data, checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026; confirm with SSA's Office Locator before you go.

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in Vista?

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in Vista to the Oceanside Social Security Office in Oceanside. For 2 of them, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in Vista
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
92081Oceanside Social Security Office for ZIP code 92081Closest: San Marcos Social Security Office, 3.6 miles5.3 miles
92083Oceanside Social Security Office for ZIP code 920834.7 miles
92084Oceanside Social Security Office for ZIP code 92084Closest: San Marcos Social Security Office, 6.3 miles7.9 miles

ZIP codes 92081, 92083 and 92084 go to the Oceanside Social Security Office, 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps Vista (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas). Distance is straight-line, from the center of the ZIP code to the office.

Social Security Offices Near Areas Around Vista

Where people in nearby communities go, and how far it is. Each area's office is the one SSA assigns to its ZIP codes.

Social Security Office Near Escondido

Escondido is about 10 miles east of central Vista. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92025, 92026, 92027 and 92029) to the San Marcos Social Security Office at 367 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near San Marcos

San Marcos is about 5.6 miles southeast of central Vista. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92069, 92078 and 92096) to the San Marcos Social Security Office at 367 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Carlsbad

Carlsbad is about 4.9 miles southwest of central Vista. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92008, 92009, 92010 and 92011) to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Poway

Poway is about 19 miles southeast of central Vista. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 92064, to the San Marcos Social Security Office at 367 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The El Cajon Social Security Office is closer to central Poway (about 13 miles, against 14 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Oceanside

Oceanside is about 4.6 miles northwest of central Vista. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92054, 92056 and 92057) to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Encinitas

Encinitas is about 9.7 miles south of central Vista. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92007 and 92024) to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The San Marcos Social Security Office is closer to central Encinitas (about 7.3 miles, against 10 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Fallbrook

Fallbrook is about 13 miles north of central Vista. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 92028, to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Social Security Office Near Solana Beach

Solana Beach is about 14 miles south of central Vista. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 92075, to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The San Marcos Social Security Office is closer to central Solana Beach (about 11 miles, against 14 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Bonsall

Bonsall is about 6.5 miles northeast of central Vista. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92003 and 92084) to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Social Security Office Near Camp Pendleton Mainside

Camp Pendleton Mainside is about 9.7 miles northwest of central Vista. SSA assigns its ZIP codes (92055 and 92058) to the Oceanside Social Security Office at 2160 S El Camino Real, Oceanside, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

How to Get an Appointment at the San Marcos Social Security Office

SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. You can schedule one online on SSA's appointment page by answering a few questions; the appointment may be by phone or in person, and you can change or cancel it from the confirmation email or text.

To book by phone, call the San Marcos Social Security Office at (866) 614-4769, or SSA's national number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Help is available in English, Spanish and other languages.

See office hours and appointments for the best times to call and visit.

Can You Skip the Trip?

You can often replace a card, update your address or get a benefit letter online with a my Social Security account. If you need to go in, check what to bring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in Vista?

There isn't an office in Vista, CA itself. The closest is the San Marcos Social Security Office, 367 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078, about 4.7 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in Vista?

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in Vista to the Oceanside Social Security Office in Oceanside. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, and the assigned office isn't always the closest one. Look up your ZIP code in the table on this page or in SSA's Office Locator.

What Are Social Security Office Hours Near Vista?

The San Marcos Social Security Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026). Offices close on weekends and federal holidays.

What Is the Phone Number for the Social Security Office Near Vista?

SSA lists (866) 614-4769 for the San Marcos Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office Near Vista?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the San Marcos Social Security Office at (866) 614-4769 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. SSA asks you to make an appointment before visiting an office.

Every Social Security office in California

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, field office and resident station data (updated March 9, 2026)
  2. SSA Office Locator (offices and ZIP code assignments, checked October 1, 2026)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau: geocoder, 2023 Gazetteer files and 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone
  6. SSA: Office locator guidance (appointments and Card Centers)

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