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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15.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 15015 Lucidi Farms Way, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
An equestrian facility and show barn, Elite Show Stables offers training for both horse and rider in a competitive, focused environment. The stable offers care and coaching both under show circumstances and otherwise.
15.8 Miles
53% 58 votes
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Get Air

Trampoline Parks 12160 Community Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Get Air has children's attractions that are centered around their many trampolines, including a ninja course maze, dodgeball and slamball with a basketball hoop. They also have a foam pit with related activities.
15.9 Miles
95% 83 votes
Gardens 220 Grand Tradition Way, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
At the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens, guests will be able to travel through eighteen garden acres with flowers, foliage, and singing birds. The location's dining opportunities include The Veranda Restaurant and The Orchid Bar Cocktails & Casual Cuisine.
15.9 Miles
67% 3 votes
Specialty Museums 260 Rocky Crest Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
The Fallbrook Gem & Mineral Museum is a museum that features a vast collection of gems and minerals. The museum is available for field trips, has a virtual museum, and offers free admission.
16.1 Miles
86% 28 votes
Religious Buildings 3015 Pala Mission Road, Escondido, CA 92059 MoreLess Info
Mission San Antonio de Pala offers mass services at 8AM on Monday through Friday, on Saturday at 5PM, and at multiple times on Sunday. The location also hosts fiestas and other special events for churchgoers to enjoy.
16.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 936 S Live Oak Park Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
Specializing in artwork dedicated to nature and wildlife, Hidden Forest Art Gallery is home to artist Gamini Ratnavira. Along with paintings, the gallery includes a bonsai garden and koi pond. All items are available for sale.
16.2 Miles
79% 19 votes
Hiking Trails De Luz Rd & Sandia Creek Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92088 MoreLess Info
Santa Margarita River Trail is a 6 mile loop trail that has shady woodlands, boulders, dusty and dry chaparral and native plants and wildflowers along the trail. Patrons can use the trail for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
16.3 Miles
83% 12 votes
Parks 17953 Dos Picos Park Road, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Located on a 78-acre plot of land, the Dos Picos Co Park is a public park that offers a number of scenic mountain views to its visitors. Other amenities include a picnic area, a playground, and a nearby pond.
16.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 344 Clemmens Ln, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
A county park, Clemmens Lane Park is open from sunrise to sunset, every day of the week. The park features playgrounds for both very young and older kids, a soccer field, a sand volleyball court, and picnic areas.
16.7 Miles
96% 2433 votes
Hiking Trails Coast Highway 101, San Diego, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
One of the widest stretches of land in the area, Torrey Pines State Reserve is still located within San Diego city limits. The nearby park is a great place to enjoy scenic overlooks, trails, and plenty of opportunities for exercise.
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