- 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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Pacific Surf School offers private lessons, semi-private and group lessons, and day surf and overnight surf camps. Not only can students also learn the art of standup paddling, but the business also offers surfing adventures.
25.6 Miles
A 68-lane bowling center, Parkway Bowl offers open and league bowling along with a laser tag arena. The center provides automatic scoring and bumpers, food and drinks, billiard tables, arcade games, private event hosting and a full bar.
25.6 Miles
Located on approximately 19 acres, Hillside Park is a mostly undeveloped park area with abundant eucalyptus trees. The park offers walking trails, picnic spots, a grass playing area and restroom facilities.
25.7 Miles
Located right outside Palm Springs on I - 20, the windmills on this farm stand 150 feet tall with blades half the length of a football field. Informative guided tours are readily available.
25.8 Miles
Play Town is a recreational indoor playground that supports activities including face painting, party games, balloons, and tattooing. The facility is available for birthday parties and has a maximum capacity of 100 people.
26.0 Miles
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1912 votes
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Mission Beach
Mission Boulevard at Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109
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With a unique SoCal vibe, Mission Beach is called the west coast's Atlantic City. The area has hot dog stands, surfing, plenty of clean sand, street performance, and a lively night scene.
26.0 Miles
Temecula’s Temeku Cinemas is part of the Tristone Cinema chain of discount movie theaters. The theater shows a combination of second-run Hollywood films and classic movies, and is available for group rentals.
26.1 Miles
Open for shore fishing and private boats, Lake Murray offers boat and kayak rentals. Furthermore, the area also features hiking trails, barbecue grills, picnic tables and concession stands that allow visitors to purchase a state fishing license.
26.1 Miles
32%
85 votes
405 Parkway Plz, El Cajon, CA 92020
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A movie theater with IMAX, Regal Parkway Plaza Stadium 18 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. It provides stadium seating, mobile and self-service ticketing, arcade games, a party room and concessions.