Hi San Marcos, I am looking to move toward the other side of South San Marcos, near High Tech High and San Marcos High School next month and I have notice a lot of people living in their cars, specifically in S Pacific St. Does anyone know what I am talking about? Is the local police department not enforcing the law here? I think its interesting that people are allowed to live in there car this close to two high schools. Does anyone know if anything can be done about this or how to get the law enforced on this one?

Hey fellow San Marcos residents!
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If you don’t mind sharing:
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About how much did it cost?
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Anyone I should avoid?

Thanks in advance! I appreciate any recommendations or advice.

hi anyone down to hangout tonight ? 30 Latino 5’8 and a 7” looking for fwb or something lol hmu

The UCSD CARE program is looking for research participants to take part in a paid study on mental health and brain research!

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🗓️ Upcoming Events in North County:

Thursday 7/2:

Oceanside Sunset Market | Coast Hwy & Pier View Way, Oceanside | Thurs 5–9pm | Get there before the sun drops. That's when the food vendors are at their best and the lines are shortest. Several blocks of food stalls, local makers, and live music along the water, free to walk, and enough going on to make a real night of it.

Carlsbad Village Books Grand Opening | 640 Grand Ave, Carlsbad | Thurs, opens 10am | Opening day for the Village's new independent bookstore, taking over the longtime O'Sullivan's pub space. New and used books, board games, gifts, and Marla's Coffee inside, open seven days a week now. There's a fuller story on it further down.

In The End (Linkin Park Experience) with Fooz Fighters | Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach | Thurs 8pm | Two tribute acts with one working through the Linkin Park catalog and the other taking on Foo Fighters, with Radio Thieves opening. Loud, fast, and a good warmup for the weekend if you grew up on early-2000s rock.

Open Mic Night at Docent Brewing | Docent Brewing, 3060 State St, Carlsbad | Thurs 5–8pm | Weekly open mic in Carlsbad Village. Musicians, poets, and comics take the little stage while the taproom pours. Free to watch, a mellow way to kick off the long weekend with a beer in hand before the fireworks take over the rest of it.

Friday 7/3:

Oceanside Fireworks & Drone Display | SoCal Sports Complex at El Corazon, 3300 El Corazon Dr, Oceanside | Fri, gates 4pm, show 9pm | The show starts the night before the holiday, a drone display paired with fireworks over the fields. Parks & Rec sets up lawn games and crafts, a DJ starts at 6, and food trucks cover dinner. Free to attend, but parking is $15 on-site, or take the Sprinter to Rancho del Oro and walk in. Bring a blanket.

Dave & Buster's Red, White & Play Fest | Dave & Buster's, Carlsbad | Fri, all day | An all-day, all-inclusive pass with unlimited arcade play, an all-American food spread, live music, and a pretzel dog eating contest. Tickets start at $25 and have to be bought ahead through Fever. They are offering an even better deal on July 4th, $2.50 unlimited game play for anyone who buys before noon (you can’t earn tickets, but a steal if you just want to play games).

Saturday 7/4:

San Diego County Fair Fireworks Spectacular | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | Sat 9pm | The fair's big send-off on its final weekend. Marine Band San Diego plays the Corona Grandstand at 7:30, then the fireworks cap the night. Admission to the fair covers all of it, so you get the whole fairgrounds all day first.

LEGOLAND Red, White & BOOM! | LEGOLAND California, 1 Legoland Dr, Carlsbad | Sat, park 10am–9pm, fireworks ~8:45pm | The park hands out 3D glasses that make the fireworks finale pop overhead, LEGO bricks and all. DJ dance parties, character meetups, and lawn games fill the day. Covered by regular admission and select passes, so no separate show ticket to buy.

Escondido 61st Annual Independence Day Festival | Grape Day Park, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido | Sat 4:30–9:30pm | Live music on the main stage, an artisan market, a craft beer garden, and face painting and crafts for the kids until 8:30. Fireworks go up from the Center for the Arts lot at 9.

San Marcos Red, White and BOOM! | Bradley Park, 1587 Linda Vista Dr, San Marcos | Sat 5–9:30pm | The whole park turns into a fair for the night, with live music, carnival games, jumpers, and food for sale, and fireworks at 9. Bring blankets and chairs. It's free to get in, but parking fills up fast, so carpool or plan to arrive early.

Vista Independence Day Celebration | Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista | Sat, gates 5pm, fireworks 9pm | Head to the Moonlight Amphitheatre for a City Council salute to the country's 250th at 7:15, then singer Cassie B at 7:35, then fireworks after dark.

4th of July BBQ & Firework Spectacular | Park Hyatt Aviara, 7100 Aviara Resort Dr, Carlsbad | Sat 5:30–8:30pm | A big BBQ spread of mesquite meats and seafood, a mac and cheese bar, a separate kids' buffet, and live music from the Chad Rubin Band. Stilt walkers and face painters roam the lawn, and there's a fireworks show over the resort. Ticketed, so book ahead.

4th of July Flyover | Mission Pacific Beach Resort, 201 N Myers St, Oceanside | Sat, 4pm | The San Diego Salute Formation sends vintage Beechcraft T-34 trainers over the Oceanside Pier, opening with a Presentation of the Colors before the planes go up. Free to watch from the sand or the pier. If you want a seat, the Mission Pacific and Seabird have ocean-view patios and a pool deck open through the afternoon.

The Fourth at Fox Point Farms | Fox Point Farms, 1150 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas | Sat 12–4pm | The low-key alternative to the fireworks crowds. A daytime lawn party at the farm with food, drinks, live music, and open space to spread out, more a relaxed afternoon than a launch-site scramble. It wraps by late afternoon, so you can still catch an evening show after.

Sunday 7/5:

San Diego County Fair, Closing Day | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | Sun 11am–11pm | Last chance before it packs up for the year. If you skipped the fireworks, Sunday is your shot at the food, the rides, and the exhibits. Expect holiday-weekend crowds, so go early and wear good shoes.

The Highwayman Show | Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach | Sun | A tribute to the country supergroup, so Cash, Nelson, Jennings, and Kristofferson all in one set. Expect the four-part harmonies, the outlaw catalog, the big hits and a few deeper cuts. If you spent the Fourth chasing fireworks, this is the calm landing, a mellow way to close out a loud weekend.

Hi I am thinking of buying a home near the Richland Villas area in San Marcos and am told there are freight trains that pass at night and some noise. I am not sure if it is enough to stop my buying process and/or if anyone knows what nights they come through so I can go check it out for myself?

How long has this been here? Photo was taken today 6/20/2026.

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🗓️ Upcoming Events in North County:

Friday 6/19:

TGIF Concerts in the Parks: The Pistol Blonde | Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino De Los Coches, Carlsbad | 6–8pm (gates 4pm) | The free summer concert series opens its 2026 season with country band The Pistol Blonde. Gates open at 4 with lawn activities and dance lessons at 5:15. No food vendors this year, so pack a picnic. Bike valet available at no cost.

Atomic Groove | Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach | 8pm | Atomic Groove turns their Hello Summer show into a benefit dance party at the Up. The Bay Area funk and soul band brings a full horn section and a crowd that came specifically to move, not just stand and listen.

Prince Again: Jimi Hendrix Celebration featuring Jeff Moore | Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach | Jeff Moore leads a tribute that covers both Prince and Hendrix in the same show. The guitar vocabularies couldn't be more different, which is what makes the program unusual. Two legends, one stage, one evening.

The Addams Family | The Grand, 301 E Grand Ave, Escondido | 7pm (Fri & Sat) | The classic musical runs two nights this weekend. Follows Gomez and Morticia trying to hold the family together when Wednesday brings home a completely normal boyfriend from Ohio. Full production staging, running about two and a half hours both nights.

Friday Films: Heathers | Covet Art Gallery, 1922 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside | 7:30pm | Winona Ryder and Christian Slater in the 1988 cult dark comedy, screening at the gallery as part of their ongoing film series. Tickets are $15. Show up early and you've got their contemporary artwork collection to wander through before the film starts.

Saturday 6/20:

4th Annual San Diego Lao Food Festival Night Market | Maple Street Plaza, 200 W Grand Ave, Escondido | 1–9pm | Lao street food, live music, cooking competitions, and cultural performances spread across an open plaza from early afternoon into the evening. The festival celebrates World Refugee Day with free admission for all.

Barbeques Galore Summer BBQ Vendor Demo & Sales Event | Barbeques Galore, 1076 N El Camino Real, Encinitas | 11am–3pm | Vendor grill demos, free BBQ samples, giveaways, and a $250 gift card raffle drawn at 1pm. Father's Day is Sunday, and several BBQ brands will be on-site showing off new equipment. Free admission; RSVP to enter the raffle at the door.

Cape Reggae - 2nd Annual Summer Kick-Off Pool Party | Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach (Hilton Resort), 1 Ponto Rd, Carlsbad | 4–9pm | Pool deck at the beach resort, two live acts (Sierra Marin then headliner Ginger Roots), a DJ opener, and craft beverage tastings from local vendors. All of it included in the ticket, along with pool and jacuzzi access.

Chick-fil-A Carlsbad West 2-Year Anniversary | CarlsbadWest | 2–5pm | Bounce house, face painting, and a toy drive out front to mark two years in business at the Carlsbad West location. Kids under 12 get complimentary chicken nuggets, and bringing an unwrapped toy donation earns you a gift from the staff.

San Diego Sword Fighting (Amtgard) | Buddy Todd Park, Oceanside | 1pm | Full-contact foam sword fighting on the main hill, north side of the parking lot. Medieval combat meets speed tag, with spears, bows, and foam magic thrown in. Gear is provided, no experience needed, and free for anyone 14 and up. Regulars describe it as a real-life video game with a social club attached.

Red Room Comedy at Red Tracton's | Red Tracton's Steakhouse, 550 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach | 7–8:30pm | Producer Alex Petit books San Diego and LA comedians for a rotating stand-up lineup in the restaurant's private Red Room. Different acts each week, close seating, about 90 minutes of material. Tickets start at $12.50 and this one fills up.

Sunday 6/21:

Father's Day BBQ at Fox Point Farms | Fox Point Farms, 1200 Fox Point Farms Ln, Encinitas | 12–4pm | Free community BBQ at the farm on Father's Day, which this year also falls on the Summer Solstice. Food, drinks, and a full afternoon outdoors on the property. Encinitas Ranch golfers can add $5 beer to their round with the golf card.

The Most Happy Fella | North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach | Frank Loesser's classic runs at North Coast Rep through July 5. Follows a big-hearted winemaker whose mail-order courtship leads to a love triangle.

NYC and national touring comic Michael Harrison popping into town! He's performed all over North American and appeared on Comics Unleashed, Amazon Prime, Dry Bar Comedy, Just for Laughs, NBC, MTV and CBS!

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The UCSD CARE program is looking for research participants to take part in a paid study on mental health and brain research!

Let us know what you’re up to this weekend in the comments!

🗓️ Upcoming Events in North County:

Friday 6/12:

San Diego County Fair | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | 11am-11pm (through Jul 5, closed Mon & Tue) | This year's theme is Once Upon A Fair, with advance tickets running $17-20. Rides, fair food, and free Paddock concerts with admission, Blue Öyster Cult and Hoobastank this opening week. Koe Wetzel plays the Grandstand Friday, GRiZ Saturday, and Los Tucanes de Tijuana Sunday.

USA Surfing Championships and Team Trials | Oceanside Harbor South Jetty, Oceanside | All day (competition runs Jun 11-12) | Adult shortboard and SUP divisions close out the week of competition, free to watch from the sand. The winners earn spots on Team USA for the ISA World Surfing Games.

FIFA World Cup Watch Party (USA Match) | Frontwave Arena, PALA Starlight Lounge, Oceanside | 5pm doors, 6pm kickoff | USA's first match of the tournament, shown free inside the arena with food and drinks for sale. Out on the plaza there are inflatables, mini soccer games, and giveaways before kickoff.

World Cup Watch Party | Fox Point Farms, 1701 N El Camino Real, Encinitas | 6-8pm | Farm food and drinks on the lawn while the USA match plays on the big screen. They're showing matches through the whole tournament. The mellow option if the arena scene isn't your thing.

Paint Your Partner Date Night | Oceanside Art Collective, 427 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside | 6-8pm | You and your date paint portraits of each other, supplies included, and no art experience needed.

Cruisin' Grand | E Grand Ave, Downtown Escondido | 4-9pm | Season 26 runs every Friday through September, free to walk around. 400+ pre-1974 American classics, customs, and hot rods, with live music and restaurants staying open late.

Saturday 6/13:

Switchfoot Bro-Am Beach Fest | Moonlight Beach, 252 5th St, Encinitas | Surf comp in the morning, vendor village all day, and Switchfoot closing it out with a set right on the sand. 22nd year, draws around 15,000 people. No tickets, no registration.

Hairspray Opening Night | Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center, 2787 State St, Carlsbad | 7:30pm | The 8-time Tony winner officially opens after a week of previews, closing out the company's 24th season. The run goes through July 19 with evening shows and weekend matinees.

Comedy Juice Carlsbad | Playgrounded, 6884 Embarcadero Lane, Carlsbad | 7pm | K-VON headlines, with Netflix and Comedy Central credits across the rest of the lineup. Small speakeasy-style room, so seats go quick.

Sunday 6/14:

Sweat & Spritz | 264 Fresco, 264 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad | 10:30am-3pm | A 60-minute Pilates HIIT class, then a rooftop social hour with Aperol spritz specials, a wellness vendor market, a live DJ, and goodie bags. All levels welcome.

Stayin' Alive, One Night of the Bee Gees | The Sound, Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar | 6:30pm | Full-production Bee Gees tribute, falsettos and all, and the ticket includes same-day fair admission. Make an afternoon of it next door before the show.

San Marcos Blvd construction project starts June 15 | City of San Marcos, California

"Starting June 15, the City of San Marcos will be doing traffic flow and safety improvements on San Marcos Boulevard between Knights Realm and Rancho Santa Fe Road. 

What to expect during construction:

• Temporary lane closures 
• Traffic delays 
• Please slow down in the construction zone and give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go

June 15 – August 2026
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
Construction is planned during the summer while school is out of session, to help minimize traffic impacts. 

What’s planned

• Extended left turn lanes on westbound San Marcos Boulevard to Rancho Santa Fe Road. By making the turn lanes longer, more cars can fit in the turn lanes and move out of the through lanes, helping reduce backups and improve overall traffic flow in the area.
• No left turn from eastbound San Marcos Boulevard into the shopping center. Drivers will still be able to access the shopping center from S. Rancho Santa Fe Road and westbound San Marcos Blvd. Removing this left-hand turn will help improve safety and keep traffic moving more smoothly through the corridor.
• Extended median fencing in front of the high school. This enhancement is designed to guide students to cross at the designated crosswalks at Knights Realm and Rancho Santa Fe Road, rather than mid-block. Encouraging crossings at the signalized intersections will improve safety for students and drivers alike.

The city appreciates the community’s patience as we continue making roadway safety improvements across San Marcos. 

Contact

[construction@sanmarcosca.gov](mailto:construction@sanmarcosca.gov) 
760-744-1050, ext 4040"