Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Marcos, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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Studio CCMA 1740 La Costa Meadows Drive, Ste 600, San Marcos, CA MoreLess Info
Experienced instructors teach children how to express themselves with the power of music
5.6 Miles
80% 20 votes
Botanical Gardens 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
Alta Vista Gardens is a botanical garden featuring several rare plant species. The idea behind Alta Vista Gardens is to combine art with the natural beauty of the garden, with artwork by local artists integrated throughout.
5.7 Miles
87% 15 votes
Parks 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
At 85 acres, Brengle Terrace Park has the space for many activities including courts for tennis, basketball and volleyball, baseball fields, and areas for bocce ball, horseshoes and disc golf. The playground is also quite large.
5.9 Miles
76% 62 votes
Dog Park 6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009 MoreLess Info
Located on 32 acres, Alga Norte Community Park features baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, a dog park and an aquatic center. The park also provides shaded picnic areas, barbecue grills, a skate park and paved walking paths.
6.0 Miles
100% 5 votes
Beaches Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
The 25th Street Beach is a public beach location commonly visited during the warmer days during the year. Visitors at the beach enjoy surfing, swimming, having picnics, or spending a day relaxing in the sun.
6.0 Miles
100% 8 votes
Art Gallery 330 Main Street, Vista, CA 92084 MoreLess Info
Guests can browse pieces, watch the creation of art, or chat with artists themselves at ArtBeat on Main Street. Along with the surrounding culture of the art, guests are also welcome to the wine lounge.
6.1 Miles
83% 23 votes
Parks 3450 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, CA MoreLess Info
Stagecoach Park has a lot of activities for families. It offers tennis courts, a playground, and a wide open space for picnics or ball games.
6.2 Miles
88% 118 votes
Gardens Kit Carson Park, Escondido, CA MoreLess Info
Queen Califa's Magical Circle is the only project of this kind in America. It has 10 sculptures, without the benches which are also sculpted. Inside of it there are planted native shrubs, maintaining the tone of the site.
6.2 Miles
62% 53 votes
Bowling 435 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083 MoreLess Info
The Vista Entertainment Center is largely centered around its 40 bowling lanes. In addition to open and league bowling, the facility also features a sports bar, dance club, arcade, and offers private rooms for groups and parties.
6.4 Miles
82% 126 votes
Movie Theaters 6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 MoreLess Info
Cinepolis is a luxury theater in Carlsbad. Enjoy a relaxing dinner in their dining area, and watch a movie in their comfortable sofa chairs.
6.5 Miles
57% 426 votes
Movie Theaters 6941 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009 MoreLess Info
Featuring a number of luxury amenities, the Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas is a movie theater that provides a comfortable and memorable movie viewing experience. The theater offers leather reclining seats, full-service in-theater dining, and a full bar menu.
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