Welcome to the North County San Diego city of San Marcos! With an annual average summer temperature range of 70 to 85 degrees its no wonder why San Marcos CA approximately 83,000 residents call this city home. San Marcos CA is a blend of urban and rural communities located in central North County San Diego. This north county city has easy freeway access to downtown San Diego, as well as Riverside County and Orange County. Residents of San Marcos CA also enjoy a quick 15-20 minute drive to the coast!
Going Green:
San Marcos CA is going green! The city of San Marcos is currently working on local air and water quality programs as well as actively participating in federal, state, and regional conservation programs. San Marcos California is working to preserve the San Marcos Creek, ridgelines, and sensitive habitats.
History:
The area of San Marcos CA first began when the Spaniards fled the San Luis Rey Mission in 1797 and came upon a fertile valley in the hills. They named the area “Los Vallecitos de San Marcos,” which meant “Little Valleys of Saint Mark.” Over the next nearly 90 years the area was bought, sold, and given away to family members. In 1887, the San Marcos Land Company bought most of the land and began to divide and develop the area. By 1896, San Marcos was developing into a thriving community with a growing population. Water from the Colorado River first arrived in the San Marcos CA area in 1956 and the city began to flourish. The city of San Marcos CA became incorporated on January 28, 1963 and by the 1970’s it was the 3rd fastest-growing city in the state. The city of San Marcos continues to grow due to the many benefits the community has to offer.
Activities and Recreation:
San Marcos CA is home to an extensive master parks and trails program offering many city parks and community recreation centers that offer great classes and activities for residents of all ages. The city is dedicated to offering its residents great parks and recreation centers and by 2010 the City of San Marcos CA will have a total of 17 parks. San Marcos California residents enjoy the cooperative and cultural programs as well as easy access to lakes and beaches.
San Marcos California is also home to North County San Diego’s ‘Old California Restaurant Row,’ as well as great shopping centers like Creekside Marketplace, Grand Plaza, and Nordahl Center. Future projects and plans such as the San Marcos Downtown Creek District will ensure residents enjoy the all the shopping, dining, and entertainment the city has to offer.
The city of San Marcos California also features golf courses, such as the Lake San Marcos golf course, and many community theatre, music, and fine arts organizations. San Marcos CA is also home to excellent educational opportunities such as Cal State San Marcos and Palomar College, (featuring a wonderful Performing Arts Center.) There is something for everyone in the North County San Diego City of San Marcos California!
