Encinitas, San Diego County, California
An Informational Guide to Living in the Encinitas, California Community
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Overview
Originally settled by local Native Americans fleeing Spanish soldiers from Mission San Luis Rey, the community of San Marcos was officially founded in the late 1800s by Midwestern immigrants who planted the fertile valley with grapes and began producing wine and fresh honey. During the mid 20th century the community flourished with new housing developments that took advantage of the area's temperate climate and short access to both the ocean and the inland valleys. Today San Marcos is a bustling college town, supporting advanced education at Cal State San Marcos, renown for having one of the best "teaching programs" in the State, preparing future generations of elementary and high school teachers.
Demographics
San Marcos (2008): 3.1 million
San Marcos (2008): 82,743
Elevation: 590 feet
Precipitation: 12-16 inches per year
Cost of Housing: Click here to search for homes in the San Marcos area.
Transportation
San Marcos is located in north San Diego County along State Highway 78 (SR 78). It can be reached from either I-5 in Carlsbad or I-15 in Escondido via SR 78. Major access roads include Mission Road, San Marcos Boulevard, Melrose Avenue and Palomar Airport Road. The Sprinter commuter train stops in San Marcos, making commuter access to Coaster, Metrolink and Amtrak in Oceanside fast and convenient. San Diego International Airport is approximately 30 minutes south via I-5.
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