- 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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Breakers Beach
Naval Air Station North Island Coronado, Bldg 764 Midway Landing, Coronado, CA 92155
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Home to the Breakers Beach Naval Air Station, Breakers Beach offers clean white sands and good waves for surfing. The beach features a volleyball net, a bonfire pit, and public bathrooms and showers.
30.8 Miles
84%
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2951 Jamacha Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
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A movie theater featuring 15 auditoriums, Edwards Rancho San Diego Stadium 15 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides stadium seating as well as a snack bar with food and drinks.
30.8 Miles
Bike & Kayak Tours, Inc. serve their area by offering biking, kayaking and snorkeling tours that can last anywhere from 1 to 7 hours, and some tours offer a combination of these activities. They also rent equipment like paddleboards.
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10463 Austin Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91978
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Showcasing the history of Japanese Americans in the region, Japanese American Historical Society provides historical information with regular exhibits to the public. The society hosts community events such as swing nights, lectures, and craft classes.
30.9 Miles
Situated on 10 acres, Hilton Head County Park features a pirate-themed water play area along with basketball courts and a field suitable for baseball, soccer and football. The park provides exercise stations, a playground, picnic facilities and shaded areas.
31.0 Miles
At the San Clemente State Beach, you can access the location's interpretive exhibits and special programs, visitor center, and family programs. Not only can visitors camp overnight at this site, but it also offers scuba diving and swimming opportunities.
31.1 Miles
Several popular tours are held throughout the year through Segway of Coronado, which provides guided trips rather than simple rentals. Tours are conducted in the areas of Coronado Bayside, Balboa Park, and the Spanish Landing.
31.1 Miles
Calafia State Beach is a stretch of beach that offers hiking and biking trails along with picnic areas. The beach area is also good for swimming, surfing, fishing, and scuba diving.
31.1 Miles
Located in a wellness center, Norma's Art Gallery hosts monthly exhibits featuring the work of local artists. The gallery also hosts BYOB paint classes where visitors can receive personalized art guidance from artists featured in the gallery.
31.2 Miles
Located nearby the Coronado Bay Bridge, Tidelands Park provides views of the bay and the bridge as well as athletic fields and a skate park. It offers a small beach, picnic areas, a playground and open fields for recreational activities.