- 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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From the merchant: Studio at CCMA has been North County’s Home base for students & professionals for 14 years! Learning or Gigging!
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Visitors can enjoy an indoor trampoline park that also offers dodgeball and slam ball at Get Air Vista. The facility hosts parties and events and also features foam pits, slackline, and a ninja course.
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A family owned brewery in the heart of Vista California, the Iron Fist Brewing Company provides a variety of beers for tasting, both year round and seasonal. Beer enthusiasts can enjoy a public tasting or reserve space for their own event.
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A small, quiet park, Buena Vista park features a duck pond and multiple hiking trails. Visitors can view wildlife, use picnic facilities, and walk or bike on trails of varying widths and difficulty levels.
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South Buena Vista Park is an unfenced, off-leash dog park. It offers spacious areas for dogs to run and socialize. The park also features a fenced-in play area for kids.
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94 votes
350 W Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
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A movie theater with an IMAX 3D auditorium, Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a snack bar.
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122 votes
340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92025
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With a visual-arts museum and a conference center included, California Center for the Arts, Escondido also has two theaters, and it can welcome more than 2,000 visitors at a time.
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Located in Escondido, California, Grand Avenue is an economic and social hub filled with restaurants, shops, market stalls, beauty salons and offices. In clement weather, Grand Avenue is an excellent place for an afternoon stroll.
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Grape Day Park is an important historic landmark of Escondido as well as a place where people can relax and feel close to nature. The park maintains picnic tables, memorials, artworks, a unique childrens playground called 'Vinehenge', giant chess and more of such attractions.
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320 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
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At the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, young visitors and their families can take advantage of the site's Toddler Tidepool and other learning exhibits. The location hosts Kids Workshops, Fall Family Festivals, and birthday parties.
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Urban Adventures offers excitement right in the heart of Escondido. Book tours for surfing and other activities with experienced guides.