San Marcos, California, renowned for being home to California State University, San Marcos, is a city with a rich transportation history and a thriving community of automotive enthusiasts.
Founded in 1887 as a railroad town, San Marcos was originally known as “Rancho Vallecitos de San Marcos” and served as a stop along the California Southern Railroad. The historic Santa Fe Depot in San Marcos, built in 1926, was a major transportation and commerce center in the area. The National Register of Historic Places currently includes the depot among its listings, and it has since undergone restoration to serve as a community center and museum.




