- 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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Vista La Mesa Park is 2.74 acres and can be used by about 250 people at once. Its amenities include a Little League field, toddler and elementary age playground, lawn area, picnic benches, BBQs, horseshoe pits and restrooms.
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Upon reaching the top of Mount Helix Park, visitors will be able to overlook the city as well as the ocean. The park is a popular spot for weddings, driving tours, hiking and yoga.
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3893 54th Street, Lions Hall, El Cajon, CA 92020
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The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra normally plays big band music as a 19-piece ensemble which includes vocalists. The orchestra performs at three venues regularly and can be booked for private events.
28.1 Miles
Offering a cozy outdoor space for play, Eucalyptus County Park is great for families. Along with a playground, the park is equipped with horseshoe pits, restrooms and a pavilion for group gatherings.
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39400 Clinton Keith Road, Murrieta, CA
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At Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, visitors can go walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The location offers interpretive trail walks, outreach programs, interpretive programs, and views of historic adobe buildings.
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Featuring rotating exhibits, San Diego Natural History Museum showcases history from Native American culture to prehistoric creatures. The museum displays artifacts like dinosaur fossils and has 3D documentary film showings.
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Corner of Murrieta Hot Springs Rd & Whitewood Road, Murrieta, CA 92562
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Firefighters Park offers a variety of recreational activities including two half basketball courts that are slanted. There is a sand volleyball court, an open field that is often used for pee-wee football and freeze-tag along with a mini-water park.
28.5 Miles
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
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Balboa Park is a hub of culture, art, history, entertainment, and vivid experiences. The thriving atmosphere contains attractions such as a zoo, photographic studio, miniature railroad, history, space, and art museums among many other things.
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A must-see destination in San Diego, the Botanical Building and Lily Pond is one of the most photographed sites in the area. The garden contains more than 2,100 species of plants including tropical plants, ferns, orchids, and season flower displays.
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The Mulligan Family Fun Center offers guests the chance to play in an arcade and a play area. The location also provides go karting, laser tagging, and rock wall climbing opportunities.