San Marcos (California)
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Get in
San Marcos is located on Highway 78 between Oceanside and Escondido. It is roughly 35 miles north of San Diego via Interstate 5 or Interstate 15 to Highway 78. The nearest major airport is San Diego. The nearest minor airport is Palomar Airport in Carlsbad.
The Sprinter, a light rail which runs between Oceanside and Escondido has two stops within the city limits, at and .
Get around
Breeze is the local bus system, with the Sprinter Oceanside-Escondido light rail line stopping in San Marcos as well. You can also dial 511 in the San Diego area for regional traffic, transit, and commute info.
See
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Boehm Gallery @ Palomar College
phone: +1 760 744-1150 ext 2304address: 1140 West Mission Rd.The Boehm Gallery of Palomar College was dedicated as a not-for-profit art space in 1966. The Gallery is named after a former Palomar College Dean of Humanities, Dwight Boehm. The gallery has steadily gained in stature locally, nationally and internationally. It has been featured in such prestigious publications as Art Forum, Artweek, Art in America & Ceramics Monthly.
Do
Discovery Creek TrailExcellent views for hikers and cyclists. Cyclists will have to put in some work, though, to reach the views, as there is an 0.8-mile paved road uphill- but most agree that it’s worth the climb. The trail totals 1.1 miles with an equestrian path running just south of it. The trail begins at La Noche Drive, runs along Discovery Creek and ends at Lakeview Park.
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phone: +1 619 241-4103address: 860 Los Vallecitos Blvd
Buy
Fry's ElectronicsTheme "Jules Verne" with several large fishtanks.
Eat
- Restaurant Row offers a selection of different restaurants, including Indian, Thai, Mexican, Greek, Seafood, Brewpub, Steak, Pizza, as well as several chains.
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phone: +1 760-744-7156address: 1020 W San Marcos Blvd # 150Sushi and Benihana-style Japanese stir-fry. The sushi bar is popular; there's usually a wait.
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phone: +1 760 744-1008address: 1020 W San Marcos Blvd #164Try the duck pineapple curry.
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phone: +1 760 744-8000address: 360 Via Vera CruzGood food. Small portions.
phone: +1 760 727-4747
address: 156 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd
Consistently good pizza. A San Marcos Tradition for over 30 years!phone: +1 760 591-0353
address: 727 W San Marcos Blvd
Probably the best sushi in North County. Korean-run. Great service.Drink
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Churchills Pub and Grille
phone: +1 760-471-8773address: 887 West San Marcos BlvdEnglish Pub, hosts dart leagues. Very involved in the craft beer community and boasts a selection of over 200 beers. Known for its Fish n Chips and curries. Patio with firepits. Pool table, dart boards, golf game, Big Buckhunter. Kid Friendly. Was a much warmer and more colorful venue when it used to be the expat haven called Camelot. The food was better as well. -
Penny Lane Pub & Grill
address: 1001 W. San Marcos BlvdEven if you don't love the Beatles, the pints are tasty, the staff is friendly, and the British-style dinner specials are a bargain (try the Chicken Pie!).
Sleep
There is a pretty limited selection of lodging in San Marcos. More options can be found in neighboring Carlsbad.
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phone: +1 760 736-9249address: 123 E. Carmel Street