- 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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3299 Tidelands Avenue, National City, CA 91950
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Captain James Nelson -Fishing Guide provides guests with fishing techniques and skills on every guide trip. Captain James Nelson is Licensed, Bonded, Insured, and CPR Certified and works with kids, beginners and seasoned anglers alike.
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The main beach on Coronado Island is known as the Coronado Municipal Beach. Lifeguards are on duty during open hours, and there are tide pools, a dog run, fishing areas, and restrooms.
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AMC Plaza Bonita 14 is a movie theater that has amenities including stadium seating, theatre rentals, and digital projection. The cinema also has closed captioning, assisted listening devices, and wheelchair access.
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William Heise State Park covers 929 acres and has on its site 103 campsites, two playgrounds, and wilderness cabins, among others. Wildlife and bird watchers have plenty of opportunities of spotting the local fauna.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.