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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42.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 21921 Avenida De Los Fundadores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Cielo Vista Park is home to a large playground with structures for kids and benches for adults, surrounded by trees and lawns. Other features include picnic areas with grills, as well as a few lighted tennis courts.
42.4 Miles
92% 12 votes
Lake 21472 Avenida De Los Fundadores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Situated between two mountain peaks, Lago Santa Margarita has a man made lake for visitors to fish and swim in. There is a picnic area, fitness area, and walking paths.
42.4 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 30824 La Miranda, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Home to a local summer concert series, Rancho Santa Margarita Central Park features fields suitable for open field recreational activities as well as picnic tables and grills. The park also has a roller hockey facility, playground and amphitheater.
42.5 Miles
67% 268 votes
Movie Theaters 30632 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas offers just that, a luxury movie going experience for the whole family. The theatre features comfortable leather recliners, in-theatre dining and full bar service in the lobby.
42.5 Miles
33% 6 votes
Baseball Fields 2155 Trumble Road, Perris, CA 92571 MoreLess Info
A soccer and softball complex, Big League Dreams features replica fields including Yankee Stadium, Dodger Stadium, Fenway Park and Angel Stadium. The facility offers batting cages, a children's playground, bleacher seating, a restaurant and a concession stand.
42.6 Miles
91% 164 votes
National & State Parks 28373 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
With approximately 4,500 acres of natural open space land, Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park is designated as a wildlife sanctuary. A popular spot for hiking and biking, the park is home to many rare and endangered plants and animals.
42.6 Miles
100% 16 votes
Breweries 29851 Aventura Suite D, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
Cismontane Brewing Co. is one of southern California's most popular microbreweries. Located on the largest mountain in Orange County, the brewery offers a wide range of over 30 different beers.
42.6 Miles
13% 16 votes
Dog Park Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 MoreLess Info
A canine recreation and exercise facility, Rancho Santa Margarita Dog Park features enclosed fields consisting of dirt and wood chips. The park provides waste bags, water bowls, picnic tables and a separate area for smaller dogs.
42.6 Miles
90% 49 votes
Beaches Wesley & Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Treasure Island Beach offers a range of popular activities including swimming, skin and scuba diving, tide pooling and other beach activities. The beach features a mostly sand bottom with shorebreak type surf that can become large with numerous rip currents.
42.6 Miles
100% 31 votes
Scenic Walks Wesley & Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Treasure Island Park is a sandy beach and park. The beach is suitable for swimming, scuba diving, tide pooling, and skimming. Fishing is strictly prohibited. The park offers picnic areas and open fields.
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