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San Marcos California
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San Marcos is a city in the North County region of San Diego County in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 83,781. It is the site of California State University San Marcos. The city is bordered by Escondido to the east, Encinitas to the southwest, Carlsbad to the west, and Vista to the northwest. Lake San Marcos is an enclave, or county island, in the southwestern part of the city, within San Marcos' sphere of influence but technically an unincorporated community.

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Close to shopping centers, doctors, and easy access to freeways.

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Great place for retirees. Beautiful town with mountains all around. Lots of restaurants and shopping.

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accessibility to colleges, both community and University, stores, and other services. There is hiking trails and recreation facilities for all and a bus system of transportation as well as a tram to major adjoining cities and businesses. Historical society that interacts with school age children and a city that wants to implement new and varied services/activities that appeal to its citizens well being. A crime free place to live and an outstanding fire and police department, major and elected officials.

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