Transformation of Restaurant Row taking shape

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Two connected projects in the works will dramatically reshape San Marcos’ Old California Restaurant Row, adding a total of 261 residential units along with commercial and restaurant space.

The community, known as The Row, will include a large chunk of what was Old California Restaurant Row as well as the area where the Sears department store used to be along West San Marcos Boulevard.

The developer, Lennar Homes, describes the project as a vibrant, mixed-use hub that will include updated dining and commercial space, landscaped pedestrian connections, a neighborhood park and new housing options.

2/18/2026_San Marcos, CA_High angle view looking west of the former site of Old California Restaurant Row along San Marcos Blvd. shown at left. It's now under construction for residential and commercial buildings. In the distance along the west end of the property is Edwards Cinemas theaters. (Charlie Neuman / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)