- 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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Moviegoers can sit back and enjoy snacks and first run films in one of three deluxe auditoriums at the Vintage Village Theatre. Guests will appreciate the viewing experience featuring the latest in digital, 3D and sound technology.
31.5 Miles
The Coronado Dog Beach is a local beach that allows visitors to bring their four-legged friend for a day of fun by the water. Visitors commonly enjoy swimming, having picnics, or walking their dog along the beach.
31.6 Miles
Lost Winds Beach is a public beach with marked volleyball courts and a secluded setting requiring a quarter-mile hike from the parking area. Although there are no other amenities on the beach, a nearby pier offers a snackbar and restrooms.
31.7 Miles
The Coronado Visitor Center is home to the Coronado Museum, which features exhibits highlighting local history and culture. The center also offers a wealth of tourist information, brochures, and maps, and sometimes hosts live music.
31.8 Miles
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7 votes
241 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673
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The San Clemente Skate Park is a public concrete skate park situated high on a grassy hill. The skate park is an expansive 12,000 sq. ft. and offers surfaces and bowls for varying challenge levels.
31.8 Miles
Coronado Beach is a scenic, white sand beach with great views of both the ocean and of beachside mansions nearby. The beach is patrolled by life guards, and features restrooms and showers.
31.8 Miles
Glorietta Bay Park is a community managed oceanside park that offers numerous running and walking trails and wide grassy lawn areas. The buoy-marked ocean swimming area makes the park popular among training triathletes.
31.9 Miles
The San Clemente Dog Park is also known by its full name Baron Von Willard Memorial Dog Park which allows dogs to freely run off their leashes. The park is segmented into two areas with one for small dogs while the larger area is for big dogs.
31.9 Miles
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5 votes
247 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92672
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The Richard Steed Memorial Park is a recreational park that features a baseball field, a children’s play area, and three batting cages. The park also ha s a skateboarding park and picnic tables.
31.9 Miles
Providing performing arts events for the community, Liberty Hall Theatre features a mix of entertainment, from jazz bands to plays. The theater stars local actors and musicians from the community in its plays.