Why CSU San Marcos > Location
Location, Location, Location
You'll have the best of both worlds. San Marcos, located in Northern San Diego County, is only miles from the hustle and bustle of major cities such as San Diego and Los Angeles, but nestled in a quiet, suburban neighborhood (population 76,000). While our campus is expansive (we're talking 304 acres), it's tucked into the foothills overlooking the city, creating a tight-knit community right here on campus.
Make the Connection
North San Diego County, including San Marcos, is home to a diverse array of companies - such as Callaway Golf, Qualcomm, HP, Genetech Pharmaceuticals, and Sony Electronics - that will afford you numerous options for First Year Experience, internship, and career opportunities.
Get here or there from anywhere.
San Marcos is only miles from:
| Downtown San Diego | 35 miles |
| Orange county | 64 miles |
| Riverside | 75 miles |
| Los Angeles | 98 miles |
| Las Vegas | 301 miles |
| Phoenix | 375 miles |
| San Francisco | 479 miles |
| Sacramento | 482 miles |