- 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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Founded in 2007, the Motte Historical Museum focuses on showing how the surrounding valley area has grown and changed over the years. It features a 1985 barn made of salvages materials and a classic car collection.
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Located along the northern end of town, the substantially sized Eller Park offers many family-friendly activities and recreation opportunities like a large playground, walking paths, and an illuminated baseball diamond. Facilities also include a parking lot and restrooms.
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A large outdoor space, Mesa Linda Park provides an array of activities for visitors to enjoy. This includes a playground with a variety of equipment along with tennis courts, a volleyball court and picnic pavilion.
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From its location adjacent to Thousand Steps Beach, Table Rock Beach is popular with divers who use the large rock as a diving board, even though it is not the smartest idea. The beach is a popular wedding site.
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A moderately challenging hiking trail that leads hikers among the mansions of South Laguna Beach, the Valido Trail offers several stunning vistas and provides a brief but vigorous hiking workout.
41.7 Miles
Willow Creek Springs is a beautiful nursery and botanical garden in Perris. The garden specializes in producing organic beauty and skincare products and specialty gifts, as well as offering organic gardening classes.
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23082 Avenida Empressa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Tijeras Creek Park is a city park featuring three multipurpose athletic fields (used primarily for baseball.) The park also offers a playground, open fields, a tot lot, and public restrooms.
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29715 Avenida de Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Arroyo Vista Park is a community park that features a heated Junior Olympic sized swimming pool. The park also has a playground, sand volley court, tennis courts, covered picnic and barbecue areas, and variety of athletic fields.
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24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Maintained by the City of Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation Department, the Sea County Senior & Community Center offers a variety of amenities, including games, exercise and fitness classes, trips, and special events.