- The list below includes 201 free or cheap things to do in or near San Marcos, California, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Dog Park, Horseback Riding and Bowling.
- From Double Peak Park to Sunset Park - San Marcos, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Marcos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Jolla, Poway, Santee and Carlsbad.
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Attendees celebrate Independence Day on the water at Lake San Marcos with live music, games, a boat parade and light show
3.8 Miles
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14 votes
1526 Black Walnut Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078
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Those seeking culinary activities will enjoy the NC San Diego Cooking Classes. The mobile company offers on-site cooking classes for family events, team building get togethers or in-home private classes.
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Rip Current Brewing provides patrons with a variety of beers. Choices include sweet fruity, barrel-aged and sour style beers. Rip Current Brewing has a tasting room for customers to sample different styles of beer.
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A training venue for horseback riding, Liz Bolton Stables specializes in saddleseat riding. With advanced classes and instruction, some students from this stable have even become riding competitors. The stable also leases horses for special events.
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1180 W San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92078
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Edwards San Marcos Stadium Cinema is a multi-screen cinema that shows first run movies. The cinema is wheelchair accessible and offers listening devices, digital projection and stadium seating. There is also a game center and photo booth.
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Featuring 40 lanes, AMF Eagle Lanes provides open and league bowling with shoe rental. The bowling center also has a pool table, a snack bar, game machines and a separate bar area with a big screen television.
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Camulos Farm offers a wide range of services for both horse and rider. Camulos provides lessons and amenities for beginners to the most advanced riders and features BBQ's and Barn Days for all patrons.
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Port Brewing – The Lost Abbey produces a variety of beers, including the Inferno Ale, the Duck Duck Gooze, the Lost and Found Abbey Ale, and the Red Poppy Ale. Beer fans can taste the products in the site's tasting room.
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One of Escondido's most popular camping parks is Palomar Mountain State Park. Because of its high, mountainous location, the park is considerably colder than surrounding areas. Park rangers advise campers and day visitors to avoid sudden chills by dressing in layers.
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Escondido's Stone Brewing Co. sells its beers at its on-premesis store and at its regional retail locations. Visitors may purchase kegs, partial kegs, growlers and bottles of their favorite potations.
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Featuring a competition style street course, Aura Skatepark provides ramps, rails and a bowl along with a lounge area providing game tables and arcade game machines. The park offers party hosting, skateboard training and custom ramp design and construction.