- 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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Beckenham Park is a children's park that is best known for having a rainbow colored play surface and uses concrete turtle playground sculptures. The park has two playgrounds that each have a slide.
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The completely fenced-in Grand Park has several playground structures for children in addition to paved walking paths for joggers or even dog walkers. The outdoor recreational area also features a small amphitheater where concerts are held during the summer.
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Within Springdale Park, guests can enjoy a large grassy area that is available for open play such as casual frisbee or football games. The recreational park also has a children's playground structure, basketball court, and several picnic tables.
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With 12 acres to explore, Canyon View Park is also the start of the Wood Canyon Trail. Facilities at the park include a playground, biking paths, swings, a zip line, and shaded areas to relax in.
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The Aliso Viejo Little League is home at the Woodfield Park baseball diamonds. Along with these fields, the park offers permanent restrooms, paved walking paths, and an on-site parking area.
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24001 Via Fabricante, Ste 1003, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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At Ocean's Tropical Fish, visitors can purchase fish care equipment, from tanks to fish food. The shop has a variety of saltwater and freshwater fish on display in its aquariums.
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Sheep Hills Park
Aliso Creek Riding & Hiking Trl, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Sheep Hills Park is a beautiful community park located in California's Laguna Hills. The park features rolling green hills and winding walking trails, as well as a small children's playground, picnic areas, large open play fields, including soccer and baseball.
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26701 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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A movie theater featuring an IMAX auditorium, Edwards Aliso Viejo Stadium 20 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area.
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A spacious outdoor space, William S. Craycraft Park provides many activities for the community. Along with softball and baseball fields for competitive play, the park is also equipped with a playground, picnic areas and batting cages for practice.
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21131 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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While the Oso Lake Scout Camp caters mostly to Scout groups, the facility is still open for public rentals and camping. The lake offers catch-and-release bass fishing, rowing, and canoeing along with large open camping areas near the shore.