The new Lakehouse hotel and resort is owned by Pacifica Enterprises, the same owner at the St. Mark Golf Club.  Please don’t think this is the same hotel as before.  It has had a total remodel and transformation.  Everything is new and it shows.  I have had three relatives and four clients stay there and they all love it.

Since opening on June 14, 2013,  Lakeshore Hotel & Resort has been sold out almost every weekend.  They have quickly become the number one hotel in San Marcos on Trip Advisor.   They are the only 4 Star hotel in the area.  They are also benefiting by the excellent reviews that they are receiving on Expedia.com and Hotels.com.  But, a huge portion of their success  can be attributable to the word of mouth recommendations that they have received from Lake San Marcos residents.  Their setting on beautiful Lake San Marcos matched by affordability and the numerous amenities has quickly made this Lake San Marcos resort a highly recommended destination.

Every guest room at the Lakehouse has all the essential amenities you would expect from a 4 Star hotel and many more.  Their standard features include WiFi, flat screen HDTVs. Signature Serenity memory foam beds, down duvets, Keurig coffee makers, and step-in rain showers.

For more information or to get a personal tour of any Lake San Marcos Home,  contact Gary Harmon  your San Diego North County realtor.

Welcome to beautiful Lake San Marcos. See the Lake San Marcos Map of event locations below for direction to popular event locations.

Lake San Marcos Map of Event Locations

1. St. Mark Executive Course

St. Mark Executive Course is a par 58 course located at 1556 Camino del Arroyo, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078. You can reach the clubhouse at 760-744-9092. Here you will find the Tap in Tavern, Executive Proshop, and The Greens Ceremony site.

2. LakeHouse Hotel & Resort

The LakeHouse Hotel & Resort is located at 1025 La Bonita Drive, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078. You can reach the front desk at 760-744-0120. This resort is right on the water and is easily recognized by the blue metal roof. It just looks like great fun. The hotel has the Heartwood Room, Boathouse, the Marina Dock, and coming soon – the Quails Restaurant.

3. St. Mark Golf Club

The St. Mark Golf Club is a par 71 course located at 1750 San Pablo Drive, Lake San Marco, CA 9207. It can be reached at 760-744-9092. Here you can find The Grill, Proshop, Trophy Room, Fitness Center, Garden Arbor and Terrace/Fairway Room.

4. The Lodge

The Lodge at Lake San Marcos is located at 1105 La Bonita Drive, Lake San Marcos, CA 92078. It can be reached at 760-510-3123

5. Camp

If you would like to know more about the Lake San Marcos area, or if you would like to see Lake San Marcos homes for sale, contact Gary Harmon, a top Lake San Marcos Realtor.

2014 was my first year fishing Lake San Marcos and I must say, ” The fishing was fantastic!” The primary gamefish in the lake is bass, but there are also crappie, catfish, and bluegill.  Bass fishing is “catch and release only.” You may keep crappies, catfish, and bluegill.  In 2018, there was a large fish dye off and the fishing has gone downhill as a result.

Photo by Gary Harmon

Fishing is not allowed from the Pavilion docks or the boardwalk.   Fishing is also prohibited from the shore and from docked boats between the bridge and the recreational area.

• “Where can you fish?” You can fish from the  Lakehouse dock by paying a small fee.  You can also fish about anywhere if you have a boat on the lake.  You can rent boats from the Lakehouse Resort.  Old Photo map of Lake San Marcos.
• “Who can fish?” Residents of any Lake San Marcos homes and their guest. Residents must be prepared to identify themselves by showing your LSM Residents Card to lake maintenance staff or the security patrol if requested. Guest should have a guest card to fish the lake. Hotel guest are not allowed to fish the lake.
• “What type of bait can you use?” Most people fishing for bass use crankbaits, spinnerbaits, plastic worms, and other types of artificial baits. No live baits except worms may be used in the lake, especially not “shinners or minnows.” Not only do shinners give fisherman an unfair advantage, and you are suppose to be fishing for bass for sport, but they might introduce a strain of fish to the lake they may upset set the sensitivie environmental balance.

If you are caught violating the Lake’s fishing regulations iit could lead to suspension of the resident’s fishing privileges.

In addition to fishing Lake San Marcos, I also am a resident and Realtor that helps people find their dream home in Lake San Marcos.

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Rental Boats & Private Boat Use

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Rental Boats:  If  you stay at the Lakehouse Hotel & Resort, there are boats available for use by hotel guest.  Some are free and some have to be rented.  If you are not staying at the resort, you may also rent certain boats.  The Hotel has agreed to let Lake San Marcos residents use the boats on a limited basis.  Residents may rent kayaks, paddleboats, and brand new blue itBikes from Sunday through Thursday.  Residents may rent the new electric boats (like the blue and red pontoon boats show above)  7 days a week from 9am to 7pm.  Rates and times may change.

If you want to rent something really great, try the new 22 Bay Island Duffy parked in front of the Conference Center.  You can bring 12 guest and something to fill the ice chest.  This boat comes with a capitain.

Private Boat Use:  If you live in any of the Lake San Marcos homes, you are allowed to have a boat on Lake San Marcos.  Before you can launch it at the Lake Pavillion boat ramp, you must have your boat registered with CDC.  There is no cost to the registeration, but there is a substantial launch fee.  Your boat must meet certain rules:

• You cannot have a outboard motor larger than 9.9 hp.
• All electric trolling motors are permitted.
• Pontoon boats must be 24 foot or less.
• Other boats must be 18 foot or less.
• Boats must comply with State of California safety requirments.
• Boats should be cleaned are regularly maintained.
• Boats cannont have an operating toilet.

If you choose, you can rent a dock (new community dock show in the photo below) from the CDC and moor your boat.  You must first execute a lease and pay your dock fees.  In 2012 this fee was $720, or $60 a month.

Photo by Gary Harmon

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From personal experience, I can say that having a boat to use on the Lake has made living in Lake San Marcos special.

The Lake San Marcos Beach and Tennis Club is a private facility next to the lake marina owned and operated by CDC (Citizens Development Corporation) for the benefit and enjoyment of Lake San Marcos homes residents, residents guest,  lessee of a residence, residents of Sun Park, and guest of the Lakehouse Hotel & Resort.  Use privileges include the Beach & Tennis Club and all Lake Facilities, but not any docks or other fixtures that are currently on the Lake.  The lake is one of the greatest sources of pleasure and pride and every Lake San Marcos resident is encouraged to take full advantage fo the facilities.

There is a small marina at the club which is available to Lake San Marcos homes residents for a extra leese charge.    The 2013 lease fee was $720 annually.  Boats of excessive size are not permitted on the lake.  Currently up to 18′ boats are allowed with a motor no larger than 9.9 hp.  Residents of Lake San Marcos can also use the Lake Pavilion boat ramp to launch boats.  Your boat must be registered with CDC (at the Lake office).

Fees assessments for belonging to the Beach & Tennis Club and using Lake facilities are sent out in April to you or in some cases (like Varadero homes) to your homeowner’s association.  Each resident can pick up an identification card at the Member Services Office located at 1105 La Bonita Drive.  If your guest is not accompanied by a resident, they can get a Courtesy Activiies Card.

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Lake San Marcos Community Association (“LSMCA”) is a non-profit membership organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of California. The Association operates exclusively for the Lake San Marcos community betterment.  The address is 1030 La Bonita Drive, Suite 342, San Marcos, Ca 92078.  The association office is open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  The LSM Community Association Office is located two doors down from the Lakehouse Cafe  (formerly Leann’s).   Phone # is 760-744-4306.  You can also email the office at office@lsmca.com. 

The LSMCA represents Lake San Marcos in discussions and negotiations with the City of San Marcos, the County of San Diego, and the State of California in all matters that are clearly in the interests of the Lake San Marcos Community. The membership of all residents, merchants, and professionals is voluntary, but strongly encouraged. Your membership greatly assists in providing a strong and unified voice for our mutual concerns and community interests.

The annual membership fee for is only $48.00 and is used to support the stated goals as well as maintain a Community Association office and staff.  The office provides members with a copier, facsimile machine, home maintenance referrals, free literature, a community phone book, information on community clubs (approximately 30 clubs), activities, and an exchange library. Further, the Association can provide information on churches, public libraries, bookmobile visits, transit services and much more. The LSMCA operates independently from Citizen’s Development Corporation (CDC) and derives no income from fees paid to CDC by property owners at Lake San Marcos.  Some communities like the new community of Varadero homes, pay the annual memembership dues for their residents.

The nine members of the Lake San Marcos Community Association Board of Directors are unpaid volunteers who are elected from the Association membership. Elections are held annually for approximately half of the positions. Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month and are open to the membership. The Association also provides periodic newsletters and hosts periodic “Town Hall” meetings open to all residents. The Annual Meeting is held in November. Again, all residents are welcome to become members.

Over the years, the individual blocks of development within the Lake San Marcos real estate area have resulted in over 22 Homeowners Associations and nearly 2500 homes.  The newest of these areas is Varadero Homes, a gated community of single family San Marcos CA homes for sale at the top of Camino del Arroyo.
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