- Our list of the best things to do in San Marcos, California, features the top 328 nearby activities — including 149 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Marcos, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Food & Drink, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of San Marcos, CA , followed by 308 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Jolla, Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Poway, Ramona, Fallbrook, Santee, Encinitas, Vista, Del Mar, Temecula, San Diego, El Cajon and Coronado
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19.4 Miles
79%
73 votes
8879 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
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A four-screen movie theater, La Jolla Village Cinema displays foreign and independent films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers party hosting and non-standard concession options including espresso, Fair Trade chocolate and Italian soda.
19.5 Miles
Velocity Paintball Park provides 14 playing fields with a variety of terrain and obstacles for paintball. They offer separate walk-on games for beginner and advanced players and host a variety of private groups such as family outings and birthday parties.
19.8 Miles
64%
400 votes
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Birch Aquarium
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Affiliated with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of California at San Diego, Birch Aquarium features a wide array of exhibits centering on ocean life. The aquarium also hosts many educational programs.
19.8 Miles
40%
5 votes
38420 Dos Cameos Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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Founded in 1990, the Emerald Forest Bird Gardens is a bird care facility located on 40 acres of scenic land. Toucans, parrots, and other softbills are among the birds that call the gardens home.
20.1 Miles
Specializing in hearty red wines made from grapes grown in sandy loam soils, Chuparosa Vineyards welcomes visitors for tastings and tours. Visitors can sample their wines on a patio overlooking the surrounding grape arbors.
20.2 Miles
Offering tours by appointment, Lenora Winery is a popular vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. Along with a tasting room, there is a gift shop where wines and other specialty items can be purchased.
20.6 Miles
La Jolla Shores is arguably the most scenic spot in the San Diego area. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a morning jog on these miles of coastline.
20.6 Miles
La Jolla water sports offers a wide range of water activities. Some of the most popular are spearfishing, snorkeling, and shark tours.
20.7 Miles
2243 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Guided kayak tours, diving, surfing and snorkeling adventures of La Jolla. The 5th Biggest Tourist Attraction in California
20.7 Miles
80%
1010 votes
2158 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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San Diego Bike and Kayak Tours offers a selection of tours for all fitness levels. A popular tour explores the caves off the coast of La Jolla.