Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Marcos, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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32.0 Miles
63% 8 votes
Parks 2005 E 4th Street, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Providing for an array of activities, El Toyon Park offers something for all ages. Along with a fully equipped playground, the park has both tennis and basketball courts, an athletic field and separate doggie play area.
32.2 Miles
73% 137 votes
Beaches Off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road, San Clemente, CA 92055 MoreLess Info
Visitors of San Onofre State Beach can go swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, wildlife viewing, surfing, geocaching, and fishing. The site contains overnight family and group campsites, bike trails, and hiking trails.
32.3 Miles
100% 10 votes
Monuments Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
An arrangement of a memorial wall and three 'brown water' Navy boats form the Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument. The memorial focuses on honoring those who died in support of naval operations from 1960-1975 in Vietnam.
32.3 Miles
90% 31 votes
Walking Tours Coronado, CA MoreLess Info
Conducted at a leisurely pace suitable for all visitors, the Coronado Walking Tour is a guided and narrated journey through historic and interesting areas of the island. The tour takes about 90 minutes.
32.4 Miles
92% 698 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Del Mar Street, San Clemente, CA MoreLess Info
At the San Clemente Pier, visitors can take in views of the ocean while hiking along the boardwalk or fishing at the pier. The site also offers easy access to The Fishermen's Restaurant for those who wish to dine.
32.4 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks Southerly terminus of Tidelands Street, National City, CA 91951 MoreLess Info
Offering a boat launching ramp and fishing pier, Pepper Park was named in honor of a local businessman. The park is suitable for families and further offers a playground and picnic area for group gatherings.
32.5 Miles
96% 130 votes
Cultural Centers 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens offers visitors the chance to learn about California's history, ecology, and culture. The location hosts yoga sessions, concerts and other musical performances, and weddings.
32.6 Miles
75% 20 votes
Beaches 620 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Enjoy the sun along the 2-mile shoreline of San Cement City Beach or fish from the 1,200 ft long pier. A walking trail follows the sea-cliffs that surround the beach for 2.3 miles. Restrooms, picnic tables, and parking are available.
32.7 Miles
92% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Farmer Road, Julian, CA MoreLess Info
At the Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve, visitors can access 18.5 miles of multi-use trails. The location also features various interpretive programs, picnic tables, and rest areas during their visit.
32.7 Miles
95% 3216 votes
Monuments 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to the first European to set foot on the west coast of the now United States, the Cabrillo National Monument tells a story of exploration in the 16th century. Visitors feel like a part of history as they gaze upon the spot where today's America began to take shape.
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