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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37.4 Miles
80% 15 votes
Art Gallery 30010 Haun Road, Menifee, CA 92584 MoreLess Info
A pottery and art studio, Painted Earth allows visitors to explore their creativity by creating original works of art. The studio offers a variety of classes, and welcomes groups and parties.
37.5 Miles
100% 17 votes
Parks 1475 Lake Crest Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
The 12-acre Mountain Hawk Park is a community park that includes an amphitheater, basketball courts, picnic facilities, and a soccer field. The park also has walking trails that also can be used for biking.
37.5 Miles
93% 14 votes
Parks 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
Offering ocean views, Lantern Bay Park features a wedding ceremony area and open green space alongside patches of trees. The park provides paved paths, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a children's playground, a basketball court and restroom facilities.
37.6 Miles
93% 650 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 34624 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point, CA MoreLess Info
At Dana Point Harbor, tourists can visit a variety of shopping destinations, including coffee and tea shops, clothing stores, and artisan chocolate shops. The location's restaurants include Jon's Fish Market, which offers live music.
37.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bars 15788 Grand Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 MoreLess Info
Oharas Lake Elsinore is a small, family owned bar located in Lake Elsinore. The bar has a friendly, quaint atmosphere and offers karaoke, darts and a selection of beers and spirits.
37.7 Miles
100% 35 votes
Paddleboarding 24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
SUP Fitness Laguna offers paddle boarding lessons for those who wish to get on the water. Those who are interested in learning how to properly paddle across the waters may appreciate what this site has to offer.
37.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 33222 Via Mayor, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 MoreLess Info
Located within a quiet and peaceful residential area, Mission Bell Park is a park featuring a number of amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include a playground structure, a large open area, and a lot of shade.
37.7 Miles
78% 90 votes
Movie Theaters 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, AMC Otay Ranch 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, auditorium rentals for private events and a snack bar with food and drinks.
37.7 Miles
56% 25 votes
Paintball 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
Total Combat Paintball is a paintball facility that offers standard paintball play as well as splatmaster and nerf games. Themed events, like Zombie paintball, are sometimes offered. The facility also sells paintball supplies and equipment.
37.7 Miles
69% 13 votes
Cocktail Lounge 15788 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy cocktail and sports bar that has been in operation for over 50 years at O'Hara's Cocktail Lounge. The lounge also offers karaoke and serves as a live music venue.
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