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Recently Updated San Marcos Billboards

Below are some recently updated billboard locations in San Marcos and surrounding areas to help get you started. If you don't see a board you want, don't worry as this is a limited view of availability. Alluvit Media has access to every billboard in the city. Prices change daily based on availability.

St 78 W/O El Camino Real. S/S F/E F/E Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at St 78 W/O El Camino Real. S/S F/E F/E
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DEL DIOS NL 1M W/O RANCHO PKY, RAN SA FE Media
  • Media Type: Junior Bulletin - Regular
  • Located at DEL DIOS NL 1M W/O RANCHO PKY, RAN SA FE
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St. 78 348.00 ft W/O Linda Vista Dr. S/S F/E Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at St. 78 348.00 ft W/O Linda Vista Dr. S/S F/E
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E/L Interstate 15 100 ft S/O Via Rancho Pkwy F/N Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at E/L Interstate 15 100 ft S/O Via Rancho Pkwy F/N
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E/L Interstate 15 100 ft S/O Via Rancho Pkwy F/S Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at E/L Interstate 15 100 ft S/O Via Rancho Pkwy F/S
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HWY 78 SL 1/2M E/O COLLEGE, OCEANSIDE Media
  • Media Type: Permanent Bulletin / Regular
  • Located at HWY 78 SL 1/2M E/O COLLEGE, OCEANSIDE
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DEL DIOS HWY NL @ LAKE HODGES, RAN SA FE Media
  • Media Type: Junior Bulletin / Regular
  • Located at DEL DIOS HWY NL @ LAKE HODGES, RAN SA FE
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HWY 78 NL 1/4M E/O EL CAMINO REAL, OCEAN Media
  • Media Type: Permanent Bulletin / Regular
  • Located at HWY 78 NL 1/4M E/O EL CAMINO REAL, OCEAN
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E/L Interstate 15 100 ft S/O Via Rancho Pkwy F/N Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at E/L Interstate 15 100 ft S/O Via Rancho Pkwy F/N
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E/L Interstate 15 100 ft S/O Via Rancho Pkwy F/S Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at E/L Interstate 15 100 ft S/O Via Rancho Pkwy F/S
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CHAMPAGNE WL.3M S/O OLD CASTLE, SN DIEGO Media
  • Media Type: Bulletin
  • Located at CHAMPAGNE WL.3M S/O OLD CASTLE, SN DIEGO
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E/L Interstate 15 100 ft S/O Via Rancho Pkwy F/S Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at E/L Interstate 15 100 ft S/O Via Rancho Pkwy F/S
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St. 78 E/O Emerald Ave. N/S F/W Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at St. 78 E/O Emerald Ave. N/S F/W
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St. 78 E/O Emerald Ave. N/S F/E Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at St. 78 E/O Emerald Ave. N/S F/E
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W/L Del Dios Highway N/O Mt. Israel Rd. F/N Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at W/L Del Dios Highway N/O Mt. Israel Rd. F/N
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W/L Del Dios Highway N/O Mt. Israel Rd F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at W/L Del Dios Highway N/O Mt. Israel Rd F/S
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W/L Del Dios Highway N/O Mt. Israel Rd. F/N Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at W/L Del Dios Highway N/O Mt. Israel Rd. F/N
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St. 78 640.00 ft E/O Via Vera Cruz S/S F/W Media
  • Media Type: Posters
  • Located at St. 78 640.00 ft E/O Via Vera Cruz S/S F/W
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S. Santa Fe Ave. 250.00 ft S/O Terrace Dr. E/S F/S Media
  • Media Type: Posters
  • Located at S. Santa Fe Ave. 250.00 ft S/O Terrace Dr. E/S F/S
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S. Santa Fe Ave, 250.00 ft S/O Terrace St. E/S F/N Media
  • Media Type: Posters
  • Located at S. Santa Fe Ave, 250.00 ft S/O Terrace St. E/S F/N
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St. 78 640.00 ft E/O Via Vera Cruz S/S F/E Media
  • Media Type: Posters
  • Located at St. 78 640.00 ft E/O Via Vera Cruz S/S F/E
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HWY 78 NL, 1/4M E/O EMERALD DR, VISTA Media
  • Media Type: Permanent Bulletin - Regular
  • Located at HWY 78 NL, 1/4M E/O EMERALD DR, VISTA
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E/L Interstate 15 100 ft S/O Via Rancho Pkwy F/N Media
  • Media Type: Digital Bulletins
  • Located at E/L Interstate 15 100 ft S/O Via Rancho Pkwy F/N
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St. 78 348.00 ft W/O Linda Vista Dr. S/S F/W Media
  • Media Type: Bulletins
  • Located at St. 78 348.00 ft W/O Linda Vista Dr. S/S F/W
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W/L Del Dios Highway N/O Mt. Israel Rd. F/S Media
  • Media Type: Bulletin
  • Located at W/L Del Dios Highway N/O Mt. Israel Rd. F/S
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St. 78 W/O Mission Rd. N/S F/E Media
  • Media Type: Bulletin
  • Located at St. 78 W/O Mission Rd. N/S F/E
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How Much Do Billboards Cost in San Marcos, CA?

Based on a cross-section of the 73 most popular boards, the average cost of a billboard in San Marcos is $10,193.42 per 4-week period. This results in a cost per thousand impressions (CPM) of $9.05. The average San Marcos billboard receives 1,126,763 monthly impressions.

$9.05 AVG CPM

Average cost per 1 thousand impressions (CPM) across all of our San Marcos billboards.

$10,193.42 AVG BILLBOARD COST

Average cost per board for a 4-week billboard advertising campaign.*

1,126,763 AVG IMPRESSIONS

Average number of impressions per board for 4-weeks.

73 RECENT BOARDS ADDED

Recently added billboard locations in San Marcos.

*The average San Marcos billboard costs above are estimates based on current market data. Actual prices can fluctuate due to location demand, billboard size, campaign duration, and other factors. For the most accurate and up-to-date billboard pricing, please contact us directly.

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How to Rent a Billboard in San Marcos

Renting a billboard in San Marcos is similar to renting an apartment. Some are available right away, some are occupied for the next six months or a year.

  1. Determine your campaign goals. Are you looking to direct people to your location in San Marcos? Are you recruiting in San Marcos? Do you want to advertise your services in San Marcos? Narrowing in on your goal helps develop a clear path for measuring success.
  2. Pick a location based on the campaign goals. Consider where near San Marcos would be most effective for reaching your target audience. Is it most strategic to display your ad along the highway or is a major intersection or side road a smarter move?
  3. Decide on a timeframe and budget. We'll find the best options available in San Marcos for your desired start date, billboard campaign length, and budget.
  4. Review your custom proposal with billboards in San Marcos. We use your campaign criteria to formulate a thorough proposal including images and exact location.
  5. Select the best option(s) and prepare for launch! Send us your design or have our in-house designer create an eye-catching ad for your San Marcos billboard. When your start date rolls around, watch your campaign go live.

San Marcos Billboard Advertising FAQ

How much does a billboard cost in San Marcos?

It varies. A small junior poster on a side street and a 14'x48' bulletin on a freeway are very different price points. Static vs. digital matters too, along with how long you run and what time of year it is.

Across 73 boards in San Marcos, the average is $10,193.42 per 4-week period, which works out to a $9.05 CPM.

Where are the best billboard locations in San Marcos?

It depends on what you're trying to accomplish, but out of 46 boards in San Marcos, these get put on proposals the most:

  1. 1. #43925 — HWY 78 NL, 1/4M E/O EMERALD DR, VISTA Billboard
  2. 2. #43946 — S. Santa Fe Ave, 250.00 ft S/O Terrace St. E/S F/N Billboard
  3. 3. #43939 — St. 78 640.00 ft E/O Via Vera Cruz S/S F/E Billboard
  4. 4. #14923 — W/L Del Dios Highway N/O Mt. Israel Rd. F/S Billboard
  5. 5. #75481 — St. 78 E/O Emerald Ave. N/S F/W Billboard

Tell us about your campaign and we'll narrow it down from there.

Who do San Marcos billboards reach?

San Marcos is 96,664 people, so it's a tight market with less competition for eyeballs. Average commute is 27 minutes, so there's real windshield time for boards to register. 39.9% of the population is Hispanic/Latino, which is worth factoring into your creative. Median household income is $78,797, so this audience can support premium product advertising.

Here's the full breakdown:

Population96,664
Median Age35.5
Male / Female49.2% / 50.8%
Median Household Income$78,797
College Educated37%
Home Ownership62.3%
Avg. Commute27 min
Hispanic %39.9%
What industries use billboard advertising in San Marcos?

In San Marcos, the industries we work with most are Healthcare, Real Estate, Non-Profit, Professional Services, and Education. It's a mix of local businesses driving foot traffic and larger brands staying visible on commuter routes.

What types of billboards are available in San Marcos?

San Marcos has Bulletin, Poster, and Digital Bulletin. We can walk you through what fits your situation.

How much traffic do San Marcos billboards get?

It depends on the board. A bulletin on a major highway and a poster on a neighborhood street are going to have very different numbers.

Across 46 boards in San Marcos, the average is about 350,730 impressions per week. Add it all up and you're looking at roughly 64,534,384 total impressions per 4-week cycle across every tracked board in the market.

When is the best time to advertise on a billboard in San Marcos?

Demand for boards nationally peaks in January, February, and March. That's when the most proposals go out, so the best spots book up faster.

April, May, and June are slower. You'll have more boards to choose from and sometimes better rates. If your timing is flexible, that's worth knowing.

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