San Marcos, mapped by locals

Double Peak Park

Outdoors · San Elijo Hills

1,644-ft summit with ocean-to-mountain views.

Discovery Lake

Outdoors · Discovery Hills

Easy lake loop and the trailhead up to Double Peak.

The Lost Abbey / Port Brewing

Nightlife · Rancheros

Belgian-inspired ales from a North County original.

Hollandia Dairy

Family · Mission Rd

Local dairy since 1950 — soft serve and milk bottles.

San Elijo Hills Town Center

Shopping · San Elijo Hills

Hilltop village green, cafés and a Sunday market.

North City / CSUSM

Coffee · Downtown / CSUSM

The walkable new downtown by the university.

Lake San Marcos

Outdoors · Lake San Marcos

Paddle boats, lakeside dining and the Amalfi patio.

Bradley Park

Family · Central

Shaded playgrounds, ball fields and summer movies.

Mason Ale Works

Nightlife · Rancho Santa Fe Rd

Brewery, bowling and burgers under one roof.

Palomar College

Family · Mission Rd

Planetarium shows, arboretum walks and theater.

Restaurant Row Marketplace

Shopping · San Marcos Blvd

Big-box essentials, boutiques and Nordahl Marketplace.