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San Marcos Real Estate, North County San Diego
Tour of San Marcos
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San Marcos is a thriving, fast-growing city in the heart of North San Diego county. It is 34 square miles and strategically placed 10 miles east of the ocean and 30 minutes northeast of downtown San Diego. The climate, rural setting, central location, and affordable housing, make San Marcos an attractive place to live.
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Education and Schools: San Marcos Unified School District is the fastest growing district in North County San Diego. The district is an award-winning district with over 7 schools with Distinction Awards to their credit. In addition, you will find Palomar Community College, which was selected in 1999 as one of only 10 Vanguard Community Colleges in the United States. It has wonderful classes for both adults and young adults, with distinguished programs in drama and the arts. Then you also have the newer campus (built in 1990) of California State University San Marcos which offers the ambiance of small personal college, with the unequalled value of being one of the California State University Colleges.
Food and Entertainment: Historic Old California Restaurant Row on San Marcos Blvd. offers an array of quality restaurants, including Chinese, Italian, Indian, Japanese, Mexican, fresh seafood, steak and a unique marketplace. This, along with the 18-plex Edwards Cinema, makes San Marcos the perfect place to visit for a great night out. The recently opened Civic Center is located in the northern portion of the 60 acre Town Center on Mission Road, Twin Oaks Valley Road and Highway 78. There are also a number of cultural opportunities including theater, music and fine arts.
Golf: There are three 18-hole golf courses within the city limits of San Marcos. The Lake San Marcos Executive and The Twin Oaks golf courses are open to the public and there's also the private Lake San Marcos Country Club.
Housing: Residential neighborhoods are abundant in San Marcos and architecture and prices vary considerably.
Recreation: Six parks within San Marcos include Walnut Grove Equestrian Park, "The Barn," the Woodland Park Aquatic Complex, and the San Marcos Equestrian Center and the San Elijo Stables, for horse lovers.
Quails Inn at Lake San Marcos Resort: San Marcos is home to San Diego's only lakefront resort, The Quails Inn on Lake San Marcos. Lake San Marcos features country club living including golf, tennis and recreational activities.
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10 Reasons to Live in San Marcos
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#1 Strong Local and Regional Economy
Low unemployment
Fastest growth in San Diego County
Lowest taxes in San Diego County
Low crime
Strong commitment to promote economic development
#2 Excellent Transportation Network
Santa Fe Railroad
North County Transit District Commuter Rail (2005)
Excellent bus service
Palomar Airport, 6 miles
Lindbergh Field (San Diego Airport), 35 miles
John Wayne Airport (Orange County)
Easy access to Interstate Routes 5 and 15
6 interchanges on State Route 78 (existing, planned and under construction)
#3 Availability of Land for Development
70% of City is built-out
#4 Central North County Location
Excellent urban (rural) interface setting with small town informality
Easy access to San Diego and southern Riverside and Orange County markets via Interstates 15 and 5
#5 Exceptional Educational Opportunities
Award winning Unified School District ? 7 California distinguished schools
Palomar Community College
California State University San Marcos
Easy commute to other colleges and universities
Ready access to employee skills training opportunities
#6 Diversified Housing Market
Master planned, award winning communities
Leader in providing quality affordable housing
Wide range of housing prices/designs
#7 Quality Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Programs
Master parks and trails program
Exceptional community recreation programs
City/school district cooperative programs
Access to lakes, beaches, regional recreation
Local and regional cultural programs
#8 Hospitable Climate
Warm, sunny weather with mild winters
9 to 11 inches of rainfall annually
Average summer temperature 72 degrees with mild year-round climate
#9 Environmental Awareness
Preservation of San Marcos Creek, ridgelines, sensitive habitat
Participation in state federal and regional conservation programs
Progressive local and regional air, water quality programs
#10 Quality Medical Care
Local and regional hospitals and clinics
Community out-reach programs
Expanding private and community hospital facilities.
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San Marcos Real Estate,. North County San Diego
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