- Our list of the best things to do in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, features the top 619 nearby activities — including 234 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA , followed by 603 popular activities in nearby cities, including Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Dana Point, San Clemente, Orange, Irvine, Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Lake Elsinore, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Norco, Placentia, Corona, Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Westminster, Riverside, Perris, Chino Hills, Chino, Murrieta, Brea, Menifee, Fallbrook, Los Angeles, Oceanside and Joshua Tree
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10.2 Miles
31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Featuring performing arts acts, Camino Real Playhouse is a community theater that hosts a variety of musicals and acting workshops. On Saturdays, the playhouse hosts stand up comedy with local comedians.
10.2 Miles
San Juan Creek Trail is a multi-use hiking and biking trail open year round. The 6 mile trail offers both paved and more challenging dirt paths with hills and variable terrain, and runs past the town and alongside beachfront areas.
10.3 Miles
90%
471 votes
20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Laguna Beach is home to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, a wildlife conservation institution with a strong commitment to fighting animal cruelty and habitat destruction. Many of the Center's exhibits are geared toward children.
10.3 Miles
72%
266 votes
31791 Los Rios Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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A favorite Southern Destination for families and children is the ZOOMARS Petting Zoo. The petting zoo features a train ride and gold planning and is home to a wide array of farm animals including ponies, sheep and goats.
10.3 Miles
Built in the late 1800's the O'Neill Museum is a historic piece of San Juan Capistrano history. The house museum acts as the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society Headquarters and houses the towns prominent documents, maps, photos and more.
10.3 Miles
Chapparosa Park is a leisure park that is situated on 16.5-acres of land. The park features a tot lot, a tire swing, four picnic tables, three basketball courts, a lighted soccer field, a restroom, and four barbecues.
10.4 Miles
James Dilley Preserve is lined with hiking trails which vary in the level of difficulty and are great to walk through but the heat might be an issue for some. Other activities such as biking and horseback riding are also available.
10.4 Miles
69%
88 votes
32120 San Juan Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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San Juan Hills Golf Club is a Par 71 championship course that is forgiving to players of all abilities. The courses rolling hills and water features make for a relaxing and serene play environment.
10.4 Miles
90%
87 votes
Laguna Canyon Rd 133, Near El Toro Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
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With lots of grass and room to roam, Laguna Beach Dog Park is popular with pet owners. Completely enclosed, the park offers a safe environment for all pets. And with many shaded areas and park benches, it is also comfortable.
10.5 Miles
A dog park with separate fenced areas for large dogs and small dogs, Laguna Niguel Dog Park offers large spaces for playing and socializing. Floored with wood chips rather than grass, the park offers water fountains, as well.