- 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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Surrounded by trees, Solana Park features a basketball court and two fields that can be used for baseball or open-field sports like soccer. It also has a walking trail, children's playground, covered picnic areas and a private access pool.
43.6 Miles
One of the biggest city parks in the area is the Aliso Viejo Community Park, which features multiple baseball diamonds, a fenced-in toddler play area, and a shaded playground structure. Other facilities of the park include a dedicated parking lot, picnic tables, and public restrooms.
43.7 Miles
Situated on 8.3 acres, Melinda Park features fields for softball, soccer and football along with a half basketball court. The park also offers a picnic shelter, paved walking paths, picnic tables, shade trees and a children's playground.
43.7 Miles
Featuring a prehistoric themed playground, Fossil Reef Park is littered with dinosaur fossil climbing structures for kids to play on. The playground has a three story slide that extends from a climbing structure.
43.7 Miles
Once a historic fossil site, Costeau Park is a community park with open fields and sports courts for recreational activities. The park also has a playground, walking paths, and scattered picnic tables with grills for barbecuing.
43.8 Miles
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22555 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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Lake Mission Viejo Association consists of a lake and several beaches with a stage for concerts and other events as well. They have a fleet of boats available for rent and the lake is constantly stocked with fish.
43.8 Miles
The Aliso Viejo Ice Palace is a sports facility that supports activities such as ice hockey, figure skating, and broomball. The facility is available for birthday parties and has a full service snack bar.
43.8 Miles
Oak Park is a community park located in Aliso Viejo. The expansive park features large grass fields, as well as designated ball fields. Also present are picnic areas and a children's playground.
43.9 Miles
Mercado Park offers amenities for children including a playground with many features and a splash pad, while adults can enjoy exercising in the open areas. There are several picnic areas as well.
44.0 Miles
Two separate zipline courses are offered at Skull Canyon Zipline which is spread over 160 acres. One course is aimed at those with no or little experience while the other is for visitors wanting a more extreme adventure.