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The wonderful combination of small town living and economic growth and development lead many San Diegans to the community of San Marcos. With a rich history dating back to the late 1700s, San Marcos has become a community on the rise, with residents content in the perfect mix of cool ocean breezes and economic stability and growth.
San Marcos historic beginnings have been attributed to its discovery by Spanish troops pursuing a small band of Indians who had raided the flocks of the San Luis Rey Mission. Happening upon this lovely fertile valley they decided to name it Los Vallecitos de San Marcos (Little Valleys of St. Mark).
There are many elements that make San Marcos an ideal community. Consider the resort climate, rural setting, central location and affordable housing prices and you will see that there are few choices as simple as the choice to live and work in San Marcos.
The current population of 63,528 allows for a blend of small town informality while forward-looking development provide for a positive economic growth. Just 33 square miles, San Marcos is located in the southwestern corner of California, in an ideal location in the heart of North San Diego County. San Marcos is located between the states two largest cities, Los Angeles, 90 miles to the north and San Diego, 30 miles to the south. In this location San Marcos is strategically placed to accommodate all types of businesses and trades.
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Quiet and well manicured street in the community of Twin Oaks Valley Ranch. |
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| Lake San Marcos over 55 community. Area features boating, golf and restaurants. |
Without the congestion of a major metropolitan area, San Marcos offers the beauty of rolling hills and valleys. Located at an elevation of 570 feet and only 12 miles inland from the coast, the natural beauty of this town is breathtaking. Bordered to the west by the sandy beaches of the Pacific and to the east by the Laguna Mountains and Anza-Borrego Desert, San Marcos rarely has a less than perfect day. Average rainfall is about 12 inches and average temperatures range from 47 to 85 degrees with the constant existence of cool ocean breezes. Fruit orchards, horse ranches and farmlands make it hard to believe that this suburban paradise is so close to urban civilization.
SAN MARCOS ATTRACTIONS
Cultural activity is never lacking in San Marcos. Community theatre, music, and fine arts organizations bring many renowned artists to this city. The Performing Arts Center at Palomar College and the CSUSM Library showcase not only student works, but professional works as well. The San Marcos Historical Society and Museum add rich bits of living history to the area.
Jacks Pond and Wildlife Discovery Center is a popular learning and hiking habitat, offering regularly scheduled hikes providing biological and geological overviews of the area and waterways.
For family fun make a stop at The San Marcos Community Center where both children and adults alike can enjoy a multitude of aquatics, recreation, dance and theatre classes or perhaps partake of league sports.
If its dinner and a movie you desire take a short ride to Restaurants Row where you will find a choice of cuisine all in one central location and in the middle of it all the Edwards Cinema stadium style theater.
With public beaches close by San Marcos residents and visitors can take advantage of water sports: swimming, surfing, boogie-boarding, water-skiing and boating for the entire family.
Perhaps you'd rather play a round of golf. In San Marcos you have the choice of three 18-hole golf courses within the city limits and over 22 additional courses within a 30-mile radius.
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| Twin Oaks Valley Ranch Golf Course |
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SAN MARCOS SCHOOL INFORMATON
 San Marcos has so much to offer for people of all ages and income levels. With 51-year-old Palomar Community College, the largest in San Diego County, the newest member of California State Universities system Cal State San Marcos and the San Marcos Unified School district you can rest assured that a quality education is guaranteed. San Marcos Unified School District, which encompasses grades k-12, is an award-winning district with over seven Schools of Distinction Awards to their credit.
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SAN MARCOS FORECLOSURES
The San Marcos Real Estate Market has changed significantly in the past 18 months. In many areas prices have declined as much as 30%. Real Estate prices have leveled off in the first time buyer price range ($200,000 - $400,000) and we are seeing multiple offers on very aggressively priced homes. Click here to find out what that means for a home buyer or investor.
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If you like small town living, with numerous entertainment options and a rich historical background you will want to seriously consider San Marcos as your new home town.
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SAN MARCOS COMMUNITY LINKS
San Marcos Demographics
Palomar College
North County Times Profiles-San Marcos
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