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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45.1 Miles
87% 338 votes
Beaches Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Main Beach is the largest beach in Laguna. While fishing is prohibited, there are plenty of entertainment opportunities, such as volleyball or jogging. Swimming is also permitted, but only in certain areas and months of the year.
45.1 Miles
97% 154 votes
Walking Tours Pacific Coast Hwy and Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of Laguna Beach courtesy of Laguna Beach Walks, a small firm founded and run by lifetime area residents. All tours are led by guides with decades of experience.
45.1 Miles
94% 643 votes
Beaches Laguna Beach, CA MoreLess Info
Named after the adjacent town, Laguna Beach is one of California's most popular beaches for swimming, fishing and surfing. The town also attracts many visitors with its unique restaurants, exclusive shops and temperate climate.
45.1 Miles
71% 7 votes
Specialty Shops 24012 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 MoreLess Info
Suppliers of sporting equipment, Maxon Paintball offers everything needed to play the game. This includes everything from guns to goggles and other accessories. Equipment repair services are also available at this retail location.
45.1 Miles
47% 15 votes
Movie Theaters 1599 S San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto, CA 92583 MoreLess Info
In addition to many movie choices from yesterday's releases to popular movies that may have been missed in other theaters, Regal San Jacinto Metro 12 is also community centered with discounted movies throughout the summer and week.
45.1 Miles
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Fishing San Jacinto, CA 92581 MoreLess Info
Gregg Silks' Guide Service is a fishing tour guide company that offers chances to catch largemouth bass, striped bass, rainbow trout, and catfish. The company operates on the Silverwood Lake and Lake Perris.
45.1 Miles
100% 7 votes
Parks 25176 Eastwing, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
A variety of athletic options are available at Ridgecrest Park, including tennis courts, a fitness court, and a basketball court. Walkers can enjoy a sidewalk loop through the park which provides panoramic views of Saddleback Valley.
45.1 Miles
50% 6 votes
Swimming Pool 29 Santa Barbara Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 MoreLess Info
The Aliso Viejo Aquatics Center has multiple swimming pools including a 25 yard lap pool, a recreation pool and one for toddlers to wade in. They hold many swimming classes for both adults and children.
45.1 Miles
86% 76 votes
National & State Parks Laguna Beach, CA 92652 MoreLess Info
Crystal Cove State Park: El Moro Canyon is a natural attraction inside the Crystal Cove State Park that includes a bridge, campfire sites, and restrooms. The park can be used for camping, picnicking, and mountain biking.
45.1 Miles
50% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 162 S Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Part of the Regency Theatre chain, South Coast Cinema is a movie theater multiplex that shows mostly newly released Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater offers a rewards program, and is available for rentals.
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