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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46.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Walking Trails Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA MoreLess Info
Outdoor time is on the menu at Serrano Creek Community Park. Located on the Serrano Creek trail, visitors enjoy walking, running and horseback riding. Tall trees provide shade for a picnic and being at one with nature.
46.1 Miles
85% 26 votes
Hiking Trails Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004 MoreLess Info
Coyote Canyon has a lot of trails for hikers and off-roaders. It is unique in that it includes some water features, in the middle of the desert.
46.1 Miles
100% 11 votes
Mysterious Sites Borrego Springs, CA MoreLess Info
As the former homestead of Marshal South, Ghost Mountain is a scenic hilltop in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. After a short hike, visitors can explore the remains of the building.
46.1 Miles
80% 82 votes
Trampoline Parks 23251 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 MoreLess Info
Big Air Trampoline Park is an indoor trampoline recreational facility. Along with a standard main court of wall to wall trampolines, the site has a climbing wall over a foam pit, dodgeball courts, and a play area specifically for toddlers.
46.1 Miles
96% 49 votes
Beaches Circle Way, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by scenic cliffs, Crescent Bay Beach provides visitors with opportunities for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and more. During low tide, visitors can walk out to tide pools to view sea anemones and other creatures.
46.1 Miles
100% 9 votes
Skate Parks 20028 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Etnies Skatepark contains eight bowls and courses for skateboarders of all skill levels. Novice skaters can take classes or attend camps before taking part in one of the many contests held at the park.
46.1 Miles
82% 11 votes
Volleyball 26923 Fuerte Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Promoting and supporting athletes, the Saddleback Valley Volleyball Club provides an array of services. This includes camps and clinics to aid in training volleyball players along with personal training and tournament competitions.
46.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Horseback Riding 25200 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Silver Stirrup Riding Academy offers regular horseback riding lessons and camps where they teach riding, grooming, roping and other horse activities. Camps are for one or three days and lessons are for both youths and adults.
46.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
Walking Trails 25101 Serrano Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Serrano Creek Park has playground equipment for younger children through the age of 12. The park also has walking and jogging trails as well as areas for horse riding.
46.3 Miles
60% 5 votes
Walking Trails 26215 Dimension Dr, Ste 100, Lake Forest, CA 92630 MoreLess Info
Lake Forest Nature Park is a small neighborhood park with green space and nature trails. The park has playground equipment and paths that lead through wooded areas and on bridges over streams.
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