The Santa Margarita Mountains are a mountain range, part of the larger Santa Ana Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges System. They are located in the coastal North County region of San Diego County, California.[1]

Santa Margarita Mountains
location of Santa Margarita Mountains in California[1]
Highest point
Elevation	956 m (3,136 ft)
Coordinates	33°26′39″N 117°23′25″W
Geography
Country	United States
State	California
District	San Diego County
Range coordinates	33°28′21.096″N 117°23′48.146″W
Topo map	USGS Margarita Peak

They are bounded on the northwest by San Mateo Creek, on the northeast by Teneja Canyon Creek, on the east by De Luz Creek and on the south by Las Pulgas Canyon. On the southwest they descend into the coastal foothills in the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

The range's highest summit is Margarita Peak, at an elevation of 3136 feet.[2] Margarita Lookout lies in the northern part of the subrange.

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