- 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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34.5 Miles
Chula Vista's Mount San Miguel Park features baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, an off leash dog park, ample green space, and playgrounds with an array of climbing structures and play equipment. The park also features picnic areas.
34.6 Miles
Santa Ysabel Mission was founded in 1818. It has on its site the old church with a modernized interior and a small museum covering the area's history and how it was shaped by the mission.
34.6 Miles
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2 votes
3207 Camino Vera Cruz, San Clemente, CA 92673
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Located in the hills, Forster Ranch Community Park provides visitors with grass fields and picnic areas for outdoor recreational activities. The playground has several climbing structures with slides, monkey bars, and swings on a sand floor.
34.6 Miles
Visitors can hike through the San Miguel Mountain Trailhead to receive panoramic views of the San Diego desert landscape. The trail is 4.7 miles round trip and is suited for beginner to advanced hikers.
34.7 Miles
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23 votes
Farmer Road outside of Julian, Julian, CA 92036
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At the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, visitors can access hiking trails and take in scenic views of the highly populated area. The location contains over 45 species of mammals and 150 of birds.
34.8 Miles
Kenner Horse Ranch offers horseback rides for one to two hours, either on the trails of their 200 acre ranch or elsewhere during multi-day riding trips. Deer, bobcats, turkeys, hawks and owls can be spotted on their ranch.
34.9 Miles
Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt: San Clemente promises visitors a unique and memorable mystery scavenger hunt experience. Teams receive packets of clues and riddles and compete to solve murders along Laguna Beach.
34.9 Miles
85%
231 votes
1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA
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Visitors of the Living Coast Discovery Center will be able to view a variety of animals, including reptiles, raptors, turtles, and sharks. The location also hosts day camps and overnight guest adventures.
35.0 Miles
Shorecliffs Golf Course offers golfers the chance to play an 18-hole game of golf from one of four sets of tees. The location, which hosts tournaments, also offers access to a pro shop, a driving range, and a restaurant.
35.0 Miles
89%
61 votes
33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Spread over 8,000 acres, the Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park is situated within the western coastal Santa Ana Mountains. The park offers a Nature Center, bike trails, horseback riding trails, children's playground, and hiking trails.