San Marcos occupies rolling inland terrain in northern San Diego County, California. San Marcos Creek runs through the city as part of the Carlsbad watershed, which drains west toward Batiquitos Lagoon and the Pacific coast. Incorporated in 1963, the community has developed from a rural settlement into a North County university city. California State University San Marcos, founded in 1989, is a major local institution and lends the city a youthful academic presence. Restaurants, shops and public spaces serve a fast-growing, diverse population, while trails and open land keep the surrounding foothill setting close by. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across San Marcos and northern San Diego County.
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