@Takeitallin, I don’t think the OP has the funding or grades to attend some of the other Cal State’s. OP is on a limited budget and is an OOS.
Channel Islands might work because they need the students. San Marcos is not that close to the beach, especially having to take the 78 west or using the back roads. A good 25 minutes to Carlsbad on that two-lane county highway if the traffic is okay. (I hate that highway since it is ALWAYS backed up, especially during the fire season).