- The list below includes 201 free or cheap things to do in or near San Marcos, California, including 113 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Dog Park, Horseback Riding and Bowling.
- From Double Peak Park to Sunset Park - San Marcos, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Marcos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Jolla, Poway, Santee and Carlsbad.
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At Tenaja Falls, travelers can go day hiking or horse riding through a scenic location. The half-hour trail offers views of the waterfall, but hikers should be wary of the nearby poison oak.
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4695 Nebo Drive, La Mesa, CA 91941
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The Pacific Southwest Railway Museum La Mesa Depot has the mission of providing educational facilities to celebrate the heritage of the railroad. The museum provides train rides to people of all ages.
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O'Dunn Fine Art is a fine art gallery that includes 20th century paintings as well as contemporary paintings. The gallery features artists such as Wade Cline, John Titus Krempel, and Teri Gortmaker.
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Sitting on 3.56-acres of land, Rolando Park is a recreational park that has a use capacity of 300 people at a time. The park has amenities including benches, picnic tables, restrooms, and two baseball fields.
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Summers Past Farms is a privately owned herbal garden, gift shop and nursery. The grounds are well manicured and certified as a wildlife habitat. A Sweet Pea maze is featured and allows guests to walk amongst the blooms.
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Located on ten acres, Kennedy Park features a baseball field, a multi-use sports field and a skate park suitable for skateboards, bicycles and in-line skates. The park provides picnic areas, a playground, walking paths and shaded areas.
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The Inspire SD Studio is a business that allows visitors to embrace their artistic side in an entertaining and relaxed environment. During their visits, guests have the opportunity to make creative art projects and express themselves through painting.
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The 8-acre Highwood Park is an outdoor complex that has a maximum usage capacity of 500 people at a time. The park includes a playground, a basketball court, and picnic tables.
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Recognized as one of San Diego's premier landmark parks for it's city views is Mt. Helix Park. The park offers star gazing events, picnic areas, walking trails and is dog friendly.
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Situated on 7.7 acres, Collier Park features a lighted tennis court used for group Pickleball sessions. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic tables, barbeque grills, trees and open grass fields suitable for picnics and other recreational activities.