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This is the current conditions weather report for San Marcos. The report was made 42 minutes ago, at 10:26 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 3 miles per hour / 5.6 kilometers per hour from the south southeast (150°). The temperature was 54°F / 12°C, with a dew-point at 54°F / 12°C. The atmospheric pressure was 29.94 inHg / 1015 hPa. The relative humidity was 77%. The skies were mostly cloudy.

San Marcos is a city located in the northern portion of San Diego County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 54,977. Outside the San Diego region, it is best known as the home of California State University, San Marcos.

San Marcos is known for having some of the best restaurants in North County. Old California Restaurant Row features a large concentration of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. All of the following are available: steaks, fish, burgers, health food, and a variety of ethnic cuisine (reflects the local diversity of Asian, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern and Pacific Islander groups). San Marcos also features a variety of English pubs in proximity to "Restaurant Row".

San Marcos features several golf courses, notably Lake San Marcos itself a recreational venue. San Marcos borders Carlsbad, which offers an array of golfing and tennis. Other golf courses in the area include the Aviara and La Costa resort golf courses.

People interested in technology often visit San Marcos due to the large Frys Electronics, which features an Atlantis theme. Recently, the growth of Cal State San Marcos has led to great opportunities for youth, such as the high-tech sector are increasingly setting up workshop in the city's robust economy.

San Marcos is home to California State University, San Marcos (Cal State San Marcos), as well Palomar College and Coleman College.

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