Living in San Marcos means living outdoors. The weather demands it and the landscape rewards it. Here is the gear that locals swear by for making the most of the SoCal lifestyle.
Trail Essentials
Osprey Daylite Plus Daypack
Perfect daypack for Double Peak, Discovery Lake, and Elfin Forest trails. Lightweight but fits everything.
Merrell Moab 3 Hiking Shoe
The go-to hiking shoe for North County trails. Breathable enough for summer, grippy enough for Elfin Forest.
Hydro Flask 32oz Wide Mouth
The unofficial water bottle of North County. You will see these on every trail and at every brewery.
Sun Bum Original SPF 50 Lotion
San Diego sunshine is no joke. This reef-safe sunscreen is a local favorite for the beach and trail.
Backyard and Patio
With 267+ sunny days per year, your patio is basically another room. Invest accordingly.
Coleman RoadTrip 285 Portable Grill
Tailgating at Palomar, beach days at Moonlight, or just the backyard. This portable grill handles it all.
YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cooler
Beach cooler, camping cooler, brewery-hopping cooler. In San Marcos weather, a great cooler is non-negotiable.
ENO DoubleNest Hammock
String it up at Discovery Lake, Jack's Pond, or your backyard. Peak San Marcos relaxation.
Traeger Pro 575 Pellet Grill
San Marcos has over 300 days of grilling weather. A Traeger turns your patio into a smokehouse year-round.
Beach Day Kit
Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, Carlsbad State Beach, and Oceanside are all within 15-20 minutes. Having the right beach gear packed and ready means you can go on a whim.
Tommy Bahama Backpack Beach Chair
Moonlight Beach is 15 minutes away. This chair has a cooler pocket and backpack straps for the walk down.
Body Glove Performer 11 SUP
Paddle Discovery Lake or head to Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Inflatable SUPs store easily in a SM garage.
Home Essentials
Things that make a San Marcos house feel like a San Marcos home.
Ring Video Doorbell 4
Package theft happens everywhere. A smart doorbell with San Marcos neighbors on the Ring app is solid peace of mind.
Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP07
Fire season air quality plus inland heat. This purifier handles both and cools your place without AC blasting.