Lake San Marcos, California
Lake San Marcos is a unincorporated community in the North County region of the San Diego metropolitan area. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined the community as a census-designated place (CDP). Surrounded by the city of San Marcos, the county-governed area receives certain services from the city.
Lakehouse Hotel, as seen from the Lake San Marcos Bridge
Lake San Marcos Dam overflowing in April 2020
North County (San Diego area)
North County is a region in the northern area of San Diego County, California. It is the second-most populous region in the county, with an estimated population of 869,322. North County is well known for its affluence, especially in Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Poway and Solana Beach, where house prices range, on average, above $1,000,000. Cities along the 78 freeway have more mixed incomes.
Oceanside Pier in North County
California least tern
Del Mar, located on the coast immediately north of San Diego
Oceanside is the most populous city in North County.