- Our list of the best things to do in San Marcos, California, features the top 328 nearby activities — including 149 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Marcos, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Food & Drink, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of San Marcos, CA , followed by 308 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Jolla, Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Poway, Ramona, Fallbrook, Santee, Encinitas, Vista, Del Mar, Temecula, San Diego, El Cajon and Coronado
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Surrounded by cliffs, Grandview Beach is a local surfing spot with opportunities for volleyball, picnics, and body boarding. It has a wooden overlook where visitors can take in views of the ocean and beach below.
9.6 Miles
Three lagoons covering more than 1000 acres and including hiking trails, nature preserves, and uncrowded water recreation areas. In Carlsbad Lagoon there are all kind of watersports activities
9.6 Miles
Specializing in surf instruction, SoCal Surf Lessons offers visitors private 2 hours lessons and surf camps to attend. During the lessons, visitors will learn the basic techniques of catching a wave, paddling, and standing up.
9.6 Miles
Guests of the Maui Surf Academy will be able to take surfing and stand-up paddle surf lessons. The location offers one-on-one training, group surf lessons, large group surf lessons, and surf camps.
9.6 Miles
Solterra Winery makes and sells a variety of wines, all made from locally-sourced grapes from California and Mexico. They offer tours of the vineyards, tastings, and a kitchen that serves an array of Mediterranean tapas.
9.6 Miles
The Solterra Winery & Kitchen is a winery with a tasting room that offers lunch and dinner. The winery holds special events such as happy hour, winery tours, live entertainment nights, and 'Ladies Night'.
9.7 Miles
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15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park allows the visitors to observe a wide range of animals such as giraffes, rhinos and cheetahs in their natural habitat. The park organizes safari tours, educational programs and also maintains a petting zoo.
9.8 Miles
Surfin Fire is one of Oceanside's premier surf schools. Rental and lessons can be arranged out of most hotels in the area.
9.9 Miles
Accessible to the public via the long, narrow flight of stone steps that give it its name, Stone Steps Beach is a secluded and tranquil destination. The beach is a good spot for surfing, as for walking and jogging.
10.0 Miles
Visitors of all ages who are interested in learning how to surf may enjoy what Leucadia Surf School has to offer. The location offers small group, semi-private, and private surfing lessons.