- 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
Showing 361-370 of
913
26.8 Miles
The Pole Position Raceway accommodates competitive go-kart racers of all ages. The facilities are state-of-the-art and fume free. Walk-in visitors are welcome, in addition to reserved birthday parties, team building, and other private events.
26.8 Miles
Celebrating the life and work of the famed western artist Olaf Wieghorst, the Wieghorst Western Heritage Center features an extensive collection of paintings of cowboys, Native American Indians, and western American landscapes.
26.8 Miles
38%
84 votes
5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
MoreLess Info
Featuring the latest movie releases, Reading Cinemas Grossmont Center 10 offers family entertainment. Special events like movie classics or children's film may be offered along with a variety of concessions.
26.8 Miles
Designed to make visitors feel like they are in a horror movie, Savage House is a themed haunted house attraction with live actors. The house also has a separate museum featuring memorabilia and props from horror movies.
26.8 Miles
Filled with toys for children, Smart Kids Time offers kids hands on activities for art, music, and more. The center offers several party packages that include 2 hours of play time and staff assistance.
26.8 Miles
Briercrest Park is a 3 acre park that offers a range of recreational activities. They have tables, benches, children's swings, a large sandbox, climbing structures, musical instruments and an herb garden.
26.9 Miles
33410 Rancho California Road, Temecula, CA 92591
MoreLess Info
Founded in 2000, Miramonte Winery in Temecula, Southern California produces a wide variety of wines. They have a wine tasting room and can also host weddings and other private events.
26.9 Miles
The Bel Vino Winery is a winery that sits on a 40-acre vineyard and hosts occasional live musical events. The vineyard produces 40 different types of wines and includes a tasting room and a barrel room.
26.9 Miles
84%
2768 votes
San Diego Avenue at Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA
MoreLess Info
Commemorating the history of San Diego, Old Town San Diego Historic Park features a mix of preserved historic buildings and a variety of small museums. It also features restaurants and souvenir shops.
26.9 Miles
Considered to be one of the most prominent rail-trails in the area, the San Clemente Beach Trail hugs the ocean shoreline and is situated next to the Amtrak rail line. The trail has a boardwalk-style bridge over sensitive beach habitat near the Pier Bowl trailhead.