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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39.3 Miles
90% 10 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve has several hiking trails and also offers guided nature and bird walks. Their visitors center features nature exhibits and a gift shop, and guests can borrow binoculars there.
39.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skate Parks 425 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
Open to the public for recreational activities, Imperial Beach Sports Park has amenities like multipurpose fields, barbecues, playgrounds, and more. The park has its own concrete skate park with bowls and ramps to skate.
39.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 425 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
As a concrete skate park, Imperial Beach Skatepark has a variety of obstacles to skate on, from ramps to stairs. The park is situated next to a multipurpose grass field.
39.3 Miles
93% 28 votes
Libraries 26982 Cherry Hills, Menifee, CA 92586 MoreLess Info
Sun City Library is public library that features a wide selection of books, CDs, and DVDs. The library also offers free wireless internet and a wide variety of public programs.
39.4 Miles
72% 57 votes
Other Entertainment 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista, CA 91911 MoreLess Info
A large outdoor concert and entertainment venue, many top artists have performed at Sleep Train Amphitheater in Chula Vista. Once known as Coors Amphitheater, the facility is named for the Sleep Train Mattress Company.
39.4 Miles
38% 8 votes
Dog Park 30291 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 MoreLess Info
A 2.5-acre facility named for a local veterinarian, Dr. Joe Cortese Dog Park provides a fenced area with dirt fields for canine recreation. The park features water fountains as well as separate areas for small and large dogs.
39.4 Miles
29% 168 votes
Other Entertainment 2050 Entertainment Cir, Chula Vista, CA 91911 MoreLess Info
Sleep Train Amphitheatre is an outdoor live music and event venue that attracts international performers as well as a variety of traveling expositions. It features a variety of amenities including restrooms and concessions.
39.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Dog Park 39423 Ardenwood Way, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 MoreLess Info
The Rosetta Canyon Dog Park is a favorite among locals and those traveling with pets. The park features separate park areas for small and large breeds, wood mulch play fields and a water station.
39.8 Miles
81% 48 votes
Lake 2615 Angler Drive, Hemet, CA 92545 MoreLess Info
Diamond Valley Lake is one of the newest as well as the largest reservoirs in Southern California. The area is popular for its seasonal wildflower trail and the 13,500 acres of open space that is home at least 16 endangered or threatened native California bird, plant and animal species.
39.8 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 30111 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 MoreLess Info
Chapparosa Park is a leisure park that is situated on 16.5-acres of land. The park features a tot lot, a tire swing, four picnic tables, three basketball courts, a lighted soccer field, a restroom, and four barbecues.
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