- 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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34.9 Miles
85%
231 votes
1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA
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Visitors of the Living Coast Discovery Center will be able to view a variety of animals, including reptiles, raptors, turtles, and sharks. The location also hosts day camps and overnight guest adventures.
35.0 Miles
89%
61 votes
33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Spread over 8,000 acres, the Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park is situated within the western coastal Santa Ana Mountains. The park offers a Nature Center, bike trails, horseback riding trails, children's playground, and hiking trails.
35.1 Miles
63%
8 votes
31919 Cereal Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92595
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The Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park is an outdoor racing facility that offers tracks for riders of all ages and abilities. The facility features a peewee track, two veteran tracks, and a mini bike track.
35.2 Miles
Desert View Park is a small attraction that overlooks the Anza Borrego Desert State Park, one of the largest state parks in California. There is a stone monument announcing its location amongst a grouping of crosses.
35.2 Miles
Extensive beach fronts are featured within Silver Strand State Beach, including beaches along San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. There is a large on-site parking lot, restrooms, and several pedestrian tunnels for those wanting to access different parts of the park.
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Crown Cove Aquatic Center of Southwestern College
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5000 State Hwy 75, Coronado, CA 92118
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Located on the campus of Southwestern College, Crown Cove Aquatic Center of Southwestern College features a wide range of aquatic activities, including stand up paddle boarding, surfing, and sailing. The facility offers and array of lessons and programs.
35.4 Miles
Lake Cuyamaca is spread on 110 acres and, besides fishing and bird watching, is suited for picnics, hiking and other outdoor activities.
35.5 Miles
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19 votes
641 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673
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Popular first-run Hollywood films are presented at Krikorian Premiere Theatres throughout the week with certain bargain ticket times. There are six individual auditoriums, a full snack bar, and select movies shown in Digital 3DX.
35.7 Miles
Atlantis Laser Tag is a laser tag facility offering 20 different types of laser tag games. Attractions include a large underwater themed laser tag arena, a laser maze, and an in-house pizzeria.
35.9 Miles
Montevalle Park provides a wide range of recreational activities including a skateboard park, soccer field, playground equipment, basketball and a tennis court. The park also offers walking trails, gazebos with shelters, picnic areas and a dog park.