About San Marcos, California
San Marcos is anchored by Cal State San Marcos and Palomar College, giving the city a strong educational and rental base. The southern hillsides are home to San Elijo Hills, one of the most popular master-planned communities in North County, with a town center, schools, parks, and miles of trails. North San Marcos offers more affordable older inventory and is adjacent to Twin Oaks Valley wine country.
Population: ~95,000 · Region: North County · County: San Diego
San Marcos highlights
- University town
- San Elijo Hills
- Trail networks
- Newer construction
Neighborhoods & areas of San Marcos
San Elijo Hills
Master-planned hilltop community with town square, top schools, and trail network.
Lake San Marcos
55+ and family neighborhoods around a private lake with golf and country club.
Discovery Hills / Coronado Hills
Established hillside neighborhoods with views and value.
University District
Apartments, townhomes, and student-friendly housing near CSUSM.
Twin Oaks Valley
Rural northern enclave with avocado groves and larger parcels.
Things to do in San Marcos
- Double Peak Park & summit trail
- Lake San Marcos boating
- Cal State San Marcos events
- Restaurant Row on San Marcos Blvd
- Hollandia Park
- Discovery Lake
- Old California Restaurant Row
San Marcos ZIP codes
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ZIP codes for San Marcos, CA: 92069, 92078.
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