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Summer 2026 Street Paving Coming to San Elijo Hills

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:16:36 +0200

A number of streets in San Elijo Hills are scheduled for slurry seal work this summer as part of the City of San Marcos’ 2026 street paving program.

The City of San Marcos says approximately 21 miles of roadway throughout the city will be resurfaced, with work expected to take place between July and October 2026.

For San Elijo Hills residents, the city’s paving maps show work planned on numerous neighborhood streets, particularly around the Questhaven Road, Double Peak, Old Creek Ranch and San Elijo Hills Road areas.

San Elijo Hills streets on the map include:

North of San Elijo Road / Double Peak area
Tucana Drive, Costa Del Sur, Pavo Court, Vega Way, Hailey Court, Lyra Lane, Festival Road, Chandelier Court, Regatta Court, Wild Canyon Drive, Idyllwild Way, Wild Iris Court, Rock Court, Terraza Mar and additional nearby street sections.

South of San Elijo Road / Questhaven area
Questhaven Road, Brightwood Drive, Reflection Street, Prism Drive, Citrine Way, Anchor Place, Horizon Court, Eclipse Drive, Antilla Way, Orion Way, Hollowbrook Court, Leeward Avenue, Blue Water Lane, First Light Road, Summer Moon Road, Grain Mill Road, Thorley Way, Avalon Way, Old Glen Street, Tularosa Lane, Windriver Street, Liquid Amber Way, Weatherstone Way, Lemon Tree Court and Tanglewood Drive.

Residents should check the City’s official paving map for the exact street sections included, since the project does not necessarily cover the full length of every road.

What to expect

This project primarily uses a slurry seal, a protective surface treatment made from asphalt, fine gravel and water. It seals small cracks, creates a smoother surface and helps extend the life of existing pavement.

According to the City:

Residents and businesses on scheduled streets will receive advance notice.
Door hangers will be distributed at least 72 hours before resurfacing.
Temporary No Parking restrictions will be posted.
Typical work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., although some high-traffic areas may be completed at night or on weekends.
Residents should move vehicles and turn off irrigation before work begins.
In most cases, streets will reopen for driving and parking by the end of the workday.
The new slurry surface takes approximately three weeks to fully cure before permanent street markings can be completed.

The City says trash collection and normal street sweeping should continue during the project, although mail and delivery services could experience temporary impacts.

Residents with questions about the project can contact the City of San Marcos construction team at construction@sanmarcosca.gov or 760-744-1050, ext. 4040.

View the City of San Marcos Street Paving page and paving maps for the latest information and exact street sections.

San Elijo Life is an independent community news website sharing information of interest to San Elijo Hills residents. This road project is being managed by the City of San Marcos.

The Escondido Creek Conservancy Seeks Community Donations to Protect One of San Elijo Hills’ Last Remaining Wild Spaces

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Purchase Will Help Protect and Connect More Wildlife Corridors in North San Diego County

One of the last significant undeveloped properties in the San Elijo Hills community of San Marcos is currently on the market, creating a rare opportunity to permanently protect an important piece of North San Diego County’s natural landscapes before it is lost forever.

The Escondido Creek Conservancy (Conservancy) is seeking donations to help purchase the 51-acre Altmann property, part of the skyline of San Elijo Hills, at high risk of development. The Altmann property is important as it connects existing conserved lands and protects the scenic views that define San Elijo Hills. The Conservancy seeks to raise $1.2 million to protect the property forever.

“This is one of the last opportunities to protect a property of this scale in the special community of San Elijo Hills,” said Ed Philbrick, Conservancy Board Member and 20+ year resident of San Elijo Hills. “Many generous supporters helped us save Frank’s Peak. Now it is time to protect the Altmann property before it is lost forever.”

View of green hills that make up the 51-acre Altmann property from Double Peak

Protecting this property also serves as a cornerstone of the Conservancy’s 35th Anniversary Campaign. Thanks to a visionary longtime supporter, every gift made in 2026 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1 million, doubling the impact of every donation.

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San Elio Sunset views of the 51-acre Altmann property from Double Peak

Located near Double Peak and visible from multiple viewpoints in the area, the Altmann property contains vital habitat and provides an important wildlife corridor linking nearby conserved lands, such as San Diego County’s Sage Hill Preserve and the Conservancy’s recently protected White-Atterbury property, home to Frank’s Peak. Protecting the Altmann property would...

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