Things to Do in San Marcos, CA

  • 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
  • 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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42.2 Miles
57% 23 votes
Fishing 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Part of the Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Lake is a 44 acre lake. The lake is suitable for fishing, containing a diverse collection of fish, with a large population of largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill.
42.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 27241 La Paz Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
A public park, Oso Viejo Community Park features a wide variety of playground equipment, including tube slides, climbing structures, and swings, as well as benches, covered picnic pavilions, and walking trails. The park also has sports fields.
42.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 21921 Avenida De Los Fundadores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Cielo Vista Park is home to a large playground with structures for kids and benches for adults, surrounded by trees and lawns. Other features include picnic areas with grills, as well as a few lighted tennis courts.
42.4 Miles
92% 12 votes
Lake 21472 Avenida De Los Fundadores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Situated between two mountain peaks, Lago Santa Margarita has a man made lake for visitors to fish and swim in. There is a picnic area, fitness area, and walking paths.
42.4 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 30824 La Miranda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Home to a local summer concert series, Rancho Santa Margarita Central Park features fields suitable for open field recreational activities as well as picnic tables and grills. The park also has a roller hockey facility, playground and amphitheater.
42.5 Miles
67% 268 votes
Movie Theaters 30632 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas offers just that, a luxury movie going experience for the whole family. The theatre features comfortable leather recliners, in-theatre dining and full bar service in the lobby.
42.5 Miles
33% 6 votes
Baseball Fields 2155 Trumble Road, Perris, CA 92571 MoreLess Info
A soccer and softball complex, Big League Dreams features replica fields including Yankee Stadium, Dodger Stadium, Fenway Park and Angel Stadium. The facility offers batting cages, a children's playground, bleacher seating, a restaurant and a concession stand.
42.6 Miles
91% 164 votes
National & State Parks 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
With approximately 4,500 acres of natural open space land, Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park is designated as a wildlife sanctuary. A popular spot for hiking and biking, the park is home to many rare and endangered plants and animals.
42.6 Miles
100% 16 votes
Breweries 29851 Aventura Suite D, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Cismontane Brewing Co. is one of southern California's most popular microbreweries. Located on the largest mountain in Orange County, the brewery offers a wide range of over 30 different beers.
42.6 Miles
13% 16 votes
Dog Park Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
A canine recreation and exercise facility, Rancho Santa Margarita Dog Park features enclosed fields consisting of dirt and wood chips. The park provides waste bags, water bowls, picnic tables and a separate area for smaller dogs.
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