- 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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200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a great place to explore the desert and all the amazing rock formations. The park has many interesting hiking trails and a visitor center with its informative exhibits and helpful staff. Camping is available at the parking with RVs, hook-ups or tents.
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El Toro Park is a neighborhood park with a focus on fitness. The park has a walking and jogging path, tennis courts, outdoor exercise stations, and playground equipment for all ages.
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Explore Laguna beach by taking part in a food tasting and historical walking tour with Flavors of Laguna. They offer you the opportunity to try out various local dishes and learn about the history along the way.
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24155 Laguna Hills Mall Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Two screens offering a combination of popular first-run movies and independent films are available at Laguna Hills Mall Cinema. The facilities keep with a traditional movie theater experience and have a standard concession stand for movie-goers.
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Providing for an array of outdoor activities, Valley Wide Recreation is equipped with a spacious playground along with soccer fields and both basketball and volleyball courts. The facility further offers lighted baseball fields for community competitions.
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Aliso Viejo's Hummingbird Park is a community park that rests slightly below street level, giving the feel of a hidden alcove. The park has a variety of play structures with a sand floor.
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Granite Mountain area includes a few old gold mines that you can explore. Great paths for 4x vehicles.
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The Yaqui Well is a scenic desert site that features a well-marked trail and nearby camp grounds. The site is a popular destination for bird watching, and is purportedly home to the legendary Ghost Dancers.
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Situated on 4.5 acres, Cherry Park features a basketball court and open turf areas suitable for picnics, sports and other recreational activities. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic tables, a paved walking path and barbeque grills.
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Aliso Creek Bikeway, Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Open to hikers and mountain bikers, Aliso Creek Regional Trail offers visitors a scenic nature trail with views of the surrounding hills. On the trail, visitors can spot wildlife like ducks, lizards, and rabbits.