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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42.0 Miles
50% 4 votes
Parks S Kirby Street, Hemet, CA 92545 MoreLess Info
A large open green space with multiple pavilions and gazebos, Mary Henley Park offers ample space for sports, picnicking, and relaxation. The park features sports fields, playgrounds, and restroom facilities.
42.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 25625 Briggs Road, Menifee, CA 92585 MoreLess Info
The Marion B Ashley Community Center serves the community through recreational facilities that include a gymnasium, volleyball court, fitness trails, ball fields, playground, and basketball courts. Adult and children's classes are held frequently on many varied topics.
42.1 Miles
91% 92 votes
Parks 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
The Laguna Niguel Regional Park boasts a 44-acre lake, which is regularly stocked with catfish, bass and bluegill. Furthermore, a large assortment of trees surround the park providing shade for picnicking and space for hiking.
42.1 Miles
52% 31 votes
Bowling 25402 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
Saddleback Lanes is a bowling alley that also features a lounge, coffee shop, and pro shop. It's open 7 days a week, offering fun to children and adults of all ages, with specials regularly offered as well.
42.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Baseball Fields 23031 Arroya Vista, Ste A, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
The OC Xtreme Training Academy is a baseball training facility that strives to increase its students' performance in the sport of baseball. Summer camps, sports clinics, and private training lessons are among the services provided.
42.1 Miles
86% 7 votes
Hiking Trails Highlands Ave & Ridgview Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Hikers can experience a wide dirt trail that runs along the southern ridge of the Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park with Aliso Summit Trail. The trail is 7.5 miles long and has a variety of scenic views.
42.2 Miles
86% 22 votes
Hiking Trails 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
Those in search of a well-maintained trail system with stunning views will enjoy Oso Creek Trail. Hikers can take in the fresh air and fragrances from the plant life while getting a great workout from the 5.5 miles of trails.
42.2 Miles
79% 67 votes
Parks 31131 S Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Aliso Beach offers a range of water activities including swimming, skimboarding, surfing, skin diving and paddle boarding. The beach also features tidepool exploration as well as a tot lot for children.
42.2 Miles
57% 23 votes
Fishing 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Part of the Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Laguna Niguel Lake is a 44 acre lake. The lake is suitable for fishing, containing a diverse collection of fish, with a large population of largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill.
42.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks 27241 La Paz Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 MoreLess Info
A public park, Oso Viejo Community Park features a wide variety of playground equipment, including tube slides, climbing structures, and swings, as well as benches, covered picnic pavilions, and walking trails. The park also has sports fields.
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