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. 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." Education. 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. Parks. 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 of trails. The park's Community Center, operated by the city of San Marcos, has facilities for classes, parties and special events. In the mid 2010's, this park was the location of unsanctioned jamborees that were carried out by the local youth population, some of whom were eventually arrested due to the illegalities involved in  their partying. Such arrests led to the end of the Park's perilous nightlife, thus marking the end of what was known as "Park Night" by the local transients. Trails. San Elijo Hills has 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. San Elijo