In 1797, the Spaniards discovered the valley in which San Marcos sits today and named it Los Vallecitos de San Marcos. In 1840, Juan B Alvarado, who was the governor at the time, granted the valley to his relative, Jose Alvarado. Jose was killed in 1846 during the Pauma Massacre, and the land was left to his wife. She sold the land to Lorenzo Soto, who then sold part of the land to Cave Couts in the 1850s, who used it to raise livestock. The first permanent settlement, however, was made by Major Gustavus Frech Merriam, who was from Kansas. He homesteaded 160 acres in the Twin Oaks Valley, where he began to produce wine and honey.
In the early 1880s, Dutch immigrants moved into the area, and by 1883, John H. Barham founded the first town on the corner of what is now San Marcos Boulevard and Rancho Sante Fe Road. San Marcos became an incorporated city in 1963 and currently has a population of just over 83,000.
You could spend a whole week just exploring the more than 20 restaurants in the area. You can find authentic Mexican cuisine, Peruvian food, one-of-a-kind pizzas, pie shops, and much more. The Craftsmanship Museum is nearby and features miniature models of vehicles, engines, and buildings made of wood and metal.
Seltzerland Hard Seltzer Festival – Celebrate your love of hard seltzer at this festival held in late January.
Escondido Water Lantern Festival – Experience the trance of thousands of lanterns lighting up the water at this winter festival held in mid-January.
San Diego Taco & Beer Festival – Held in mid-March, this festival is about all things tacos and beer.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in San Marcos, CA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in San Marcos?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in San Marcos from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in San Marcos?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.