Things to Do in San Marcos, CA

  • 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
  • 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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37.5 Miles
93% 14 votes
Parks 25111 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 MoreLess Info
Offering ocean views, Lantern Bay Park features a wedding ceremony area and open green space alongside patches of trees. The park provides paved paths, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a children's playground, a basketball court and restroom facilities.
37.6 Miles
93% 650 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 34624 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point, CA MoreLess Info
At Dana Point Harbor, tourists can visit a variety of shopping destinations, including coffee and tea shops, clothing stores, and artisan chocolate shops. The location's restaurants include Jon's Fish Market, which offers live music.
37.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Bars 15788 Grand Ave, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 MoreLess Info
Oharas Lake Elsinore is a small, family owned bar located in Lake Elsinore. The bar has a friendly, quaint atmosphere and offers karaoke, darts and a selection of beers and spirits.
37.7 Miles
100% 35 votes
Paddleboarding 24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
SUP Fitness Laguna offers paddle boarding lessons for those who wish to get on the water. Those who are interested in learning how to properly paddle across the waters may appreciate what this site has to offer.
37.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 33222 Via Mayor, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 MoreLess Info
Located within a quiet and peaceful residential area, Mission Bell Park is a park featuring a number of amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include a playground structure, a large open area, and a lot of shade.
37.7 Miles
78% 90 votes
Movie Theaters 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
A 12-screen movie theater, AMC Otay Ranch 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, auditorium rentals for private events and a snack bar with food and drinks.
37.7 Miles
56% 25 votes
Paintball 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista, CA 91915 MoreLess Info
Total Combat Paintball is a paintball facility that offers standard paintball play as well as splatmaster and nerf games. Themed events, like Zombie paintball, are sometimes offered. The facility also sells paintball supplies and equipment.
37.7 Miles
Since 1976 the Aventura Sailing Association has offered both skippered and bareboat charters. The fleet of sailboats that range form 27 feet to 48 feet also can be used for private sailing instruction.
37.7 Miles
69% 13 votes
Cocktail Lounge 15788 Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy cocktail and sports bar that has been in operation for over 50 years at O'Hara's Cocktail Lounge. The lounge also offers karaoke and serves as a live music venue.
37.8 Miles
56% 18 votes
Other Landmarks Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA MoreLess Info
Historic Downtown Lake Elsinore offers travelers the chance to enjoy antique shops, novelty stores, museums, and vintage street lamps. The area, which is similar to the early 1900s, also offers fine dining opportunities.
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