- 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.
Showing 451-460 of
634
41.1 Miles
67%
3 votes
29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
MoreLess Info
Celebrating horticulture, the Niguel Botanical Preserve features an array of plants and flowers, many native to Southern California. Open to the public daily, the park is equipped with walking trails and benches for added convenience.
41.1 Miles
With walking paths and a children's area, Lakepoint Park offers views of Lake Elsinore. Facilities at the park include restrooms, picnic tables, barbeque areas, two softball fields, and a soccer field.
41.2 Miles
95%
208 votes
Ninth Ave and Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
MoreLess Info
1,000 Steps Beach is an isolated beach, and it is always almost empty, especially because the visitor has to climb down more than 200 steps until reaching it. It has a bathroom, a shower and a counter-top.
41.2 Miles
94%
233 votes
9th Ave & Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
MoreLess Info
Thousand Steps Beach is a public beach at the bottom of a 230 step staircase across from the Pacific Coast Highway. The beautiful sandy beach has arches and a hidden cave at the south end, accessible only at low-tide.
41.3 Miles
The Regency Theater specializes in independent and foreign films, but also showcases many of the new releases. It is a spacious facility that additionally offers numerous snacks and an alcohol bar.
41.3 Miles
95%
20 votes
25471 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
MoreLess Info
Regency Theatres Director's Cut Cinema is a movie theater that offers a rewards program for purchases of movies or concessions. The theatre's auditoriums are available for rent for private meetings.
41.4 Miles
Located in a 9,000-square-foot barn formerly used for produce sales by the Motte family, Motte Historical Museum houses a 20 car exhibit featuring vehicles from 1910 to 1969. The museum includes photographs and antiques and hosts private events.
41.5 Miles
61%
28 votes
Felipe Rd & Fieldcrest Ln, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
MoreLess Info
Mission Vejo Dog Park is a dog park offering great views and a well-maintained area where dogs can run free and play with one another. Separate areas for large and small dog breeds are also available.
41.5 Miles
Featuring three play areas for dogs of all ages and sizes, La Paws Dog Park was designed in a way that has little impact on the environment. Visitors can also enjoy a walking trail with Arroyo views.
41.5 Miles
The gated recreational Simpson Park features a sheltered picnic area, restrooms, hiking trails, bicycle trails, and barbecues. The park also has a classroom lab with a botanical garden as well as an equestrian trail.