For friends and family
Visitor and guest guidelines
Labor and delivery observation
At this stage, one guest can be with you until you are moved to a labor room or discharged.
Labor and delivery
During labor, you’re welcome to have 4 guests with you in the room at a time.
- Your primary labor support person and 3 additional guests.
- Children under 12 are limited to siblings and must be accompanied by an adult whose only task is their care.
Family-centered postpartum
Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- 4 visitors at a time are welcome.
- Healthy children are welcome.
- Children under 2 are limited to siblings.
- “Mother-baby quiet time” is observed every afternoon. Plan in advance and let your friends and family know.
Services
Along with the third-floor waiting area outside Labor and Delivery, there are other useful services for your family and friends available near the rotunda in the first-floor main lobby, including a gift shop, Healthy Living Store, 24-hour pharmacy, and ATM.
Nearby restaurants
Our San Marcos Medical Center has numerous eateries nearby offering a wide variety of cuisine. A few of the closest include:
It's Tabu Sushi
Sushi Restaurant
344 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd #147,
San Marcos, CA 92078
https://itstabusushisanmarcos.com/
Chef's Phở & Grill
Vietnamese restaurant
324 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd STE 130,
San Marcos, CA 92078
http://www.chefsphoandgrill.com/
The Pita Guys
Informal option in a strip-mall offering classic Mediterranean plates & pita sandwiches.
133 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd #104,
San Marcos, CA 92069
https://www.thepitaguys.com/#section-get-connected
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
111 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd,
San Marcos, CA 92069
http://www.osf.com/location/san-marcos-ca/
Pizza Nova
Casual Italian place offering specialty pizzas, sandwiches, hearty pastas & classic entrees.
141 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd,
San Marcos, CA 92069
http://www.pizzanova.net/
Panera Bread
Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
575 Grand Ave,
San Marcos, CA 92078
https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/cafe/locations/ca/san-marcos/575-grand-avenue
Mama Kat's Restaurant
Down-home American favorites like biscuits & gravy & cinnamon rolls served alongside fresh pies.
950 W San Marcos Blvd,
San Marcos, CA 92078
http://www.mamakats.com/
Nearby hotels
Hampton Inn San Marcos
123 E Carmel St,
San Marcos, CA 92078
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sansmhx-hampton-san-marcos
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego North/San Marcos
227 W San Marcos Blvd,
San Marcos, CA 92069
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sanes-fairfield-inn-and-suites-san-diego-north-san-marcos/overview
Ayres Hotel Vista / Carlsbad
2100 Radiance Wy.,
Vista, CA 92081
https://www.ayreshotels.com/ayres-hotel-vista
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
517 W San Marcos Blvd,
San Marcos, CA 92078
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/san-marcos-california/days-inn-san-marcos-ca/overview