San Elijo Hills, San Marcos, California

San Elijo Hills is a master-planned community in the southwest of San Marcos, California, built by San Elijo Hills Development Company, and managed by HomeFed Corporation. San Elijo is home to three of the largest schools in San Marcos Unified School District. Unlike the rest of San Marcos, San Elijo Hills has its own town center, featuring a clock tower, a fountain, a common area and rows of shops.

San Elijo Hills, California
Planned community of San Marcos, CA
Sunset in San Elijo Hills
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CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego
CitySan Marcos
Area
 • Total1,921 acres (777 ha)
Time zonePST
 • Summer (DST)PDT
ZIP code
92078
Area code(s)760, 442
Websitehttp://www.sanelijohills.com/

Etymology

In 1769, the Portola Expedition named the area San Alejo in honor of Saint Alexius. The term "Elijo" is an Anglo-Saxon misspelling of a proper name "Alejo."

Timeline
  • 1994 - 1,921 acres (3.002 sq mi) San Elijo Hills property purchased by The San Elijo Hills Development Company, planning commenced.
  • 1997 - Overall plan approved by the San Marcos City Council.
  • 2004 - San Elijo Middle School opened, with the elementary and middle schools sharing facilities for two years, until the completion of the elementary school.
  • 2004 - San Elijo Park, a 19 acres (77,000 m2) city park, opened.
  • 2004 - Peace Monument installed at the eastern entrance to the community’s town square on September 11.
  • 2006 - San Elijo Elementary School completed.
  • 2008 - Fire station opened in San Elijo Hills.
  • 2009 - MarketWalk, a residential/retail project in the town center, opened.
  • 2009 - Double Peak Park opened.
  • 2016 - Double Peak K-8 school opened.

Education

San Marcos Unified School District
Main article: San Marcos Unified School District

California State University, San Marcos
Main article: California State University, San Marcos

San Elijo Hills is served by California State University, San Marcos, located in San Marcos.

Culture

Events

The San Elijo Hills Homeowners Association organizes a number of community events, including a golf outing, Concert in the Square, Oktoberfest, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Independence Day Celebration, and Easter Egg Hunt.

Recreation

Double Peak Park

Double Peak Park features a 150-seat concrete, terraced amphitheater for interpretive ranger talks, a group picnic shelter, individual picnic tables, an adventure play area, restrooms, a resident park ranger, and a parking lot.

San Elijo Hills Park

San Elijo Hills Park includes a soccer field, two baseball diamonds, picnic/barbecue areas, a children's water "sprayground", an enclosed dog park, jogging paths, and a plaza for large events. The park is also the main trailhead for a network of 18 miles (29 km) of trails. The park's Community Center, operated by the city of San Marcos, has facilities for classes, parties and special events.

Trails

San Elijo Hills has 18 miles (29 km) of trails that are popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

AYSO Region 1505

AYSO Region 1505 is a volunteer-run youth soccer program in San Elijo Hills and the surrounding communities. The organization fielded 75 teams with more than 600 players in 2010.

San Elijo Flyers

The San Elijo Flyers is a powered radio-controlled flying group for RC Plane and Helicopter enthusiasts.

Photos
  • Morgan's Corner from the San Elijo Hills Entrance
  • The Clock Tower
  • The top baseball field lit up
  • San Elijo Hills Lakeview Trails
  • San Elijo Elementary School
  • Marketwalk
  • San Elijo Hills Park
A panoramic view of San Elijo Canyon from 2009 offers views of San Elijo Hills on the left, and western San Marcos on the right.

References

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