For friends and family

mother, father and two children in back yard

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/


Other nearby restaurants

 

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


 Other nearby hotels