Lake San Marcos from La Plaza Drive in north San Diego County. The community is known for its leisure lifestyle. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
A home on La Granada Drive in Lake San Marcos. About 2,500 houses and condo units exist within Lake San Marcos, which is in an unincorporated area of the county. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
Lake San Marcos is a residential and resort community. The lake is its centerpiece, and golf courses and tennis clubs can be found there too. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
A home on La Plaza Drice in Lake San Marcos. The area is surrounded by mature trees, lush landscaping and rolling hills. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
The entrance to Lake San Marcos is off Bonita Drive. Lakefront homes have private boat docks, which add to the community’s allure as a retirement destination. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
