- 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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10.4 Miles
97%
519 votes
215 West K Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Founded in 1920, the Self-Realization Fellowship Hermitage and Meditation Gardens offer guests the opportunity to attend Sunday services or take a lecture tour. The location also offers Sunday School and How-to-Live Summer Youth Programs.
10.4 Miles
A broad, clean white sand beach, Tamarack State Beach is a good destination for a family outing. The beach offers ample parking, and visitors are allowed to build fires if they bring their own pits.
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19 votes
15360 Bandy Canyon Road, Escondido, CA 92025
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As a boutique winery, Espinosa Vineyards & Winery offers visitors wine to sample from its product catalog, including Albarino and Tempranillo. The owners are active in the tasting room and provide background information on the wine during the pour.
10.6 Miles
78%
36 votes
Roosevelt Street & Grand Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92018
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Visit Carlsbad Village Farmers Market and visit the fine vendors peddling organic produce, arts and crafts, prepared foods, flowers and baked goods. While there, enjoy live entertainment or learn about other happenings in the village.
10.6 Miles
80%
20 votes
2658 Del Mar Heights Road #198, Del Mar, CA 92014
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Adventure seekers can enjoy a hot air balloon ride around Southern California with the SkySurfer Balloon Company. Offering breathtaking views, along with special events such as wedding proposals and anniversary trips, the company further offers sunset, sunrise and group packages.
10.7 Miles
93%
4796 votes
Carlsbad Blvd. and Hwy 101, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Camping enthusiasts love the Carlsbad State Beach in Carlsbad, California. The park includes extensive camping facilities with individual sites, token-operated showers and restrooms with running water. Carlsbad State Beach is also open to day visitors.
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Tourists and locals come to Carlsbad Village to eat, shop, play and relax. This region of Carlsbad, California, set among stunningly beautiful scenery, has something for everyone and every occasion.
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A Catholic parish community in Oceanside, California, Mission San Luis Rey cuts a striking silhouette against the surrounding hills. The church building contains elements of traditional Spanish, Mexican and Byzantine architecture. The mission holds weekly retreats and maintains a daily Mass schedule.
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At New Village Arts Theatre, visitors can attend a wide variety of performances each season, from comedy to musicals. The theater features a gallery containing the artwork of local artists.
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For a reasonable price you can have a 2 hour surfing lesson with Whitlock Surfing Experience. The price also includes a day's rental of a wetsuit and board, plus you can book in groups and enjoy a discount.