- 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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11.1 Miles
A small park distinguished by a creek running along its edge, Valle Verde Park features sports fields, a playground for younger kids with play structures and swings, and picnic and cookout areas.
11.3 Miles
88%
17 votes
College Blvd & N River Road, Oceanside, CA 92057
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San Luis Rey River Trail is a 7.2 mile bicycle trail that is also open to pedestrians including hikers, runners, dog walkers and roller-bladers. The trail is free of stop signs and traffic lights and separate from motor traffic.
11.5 Miles
Fairbrook Farm is a horse facility that is 25 acres with a 5 acre world class hunter jumper derby field. Other amenities include a 20-horse adobe barn, 12 outside corrals, 2 sand arenas and 4 grass turn-outs.
11.8 Miles
71%
72 votes
2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92058
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San Diego Humane Society & SPCA Dog Park offers two sections for dogs to play in, depending on the activity level of the dog. The park is covered with turf instead of grass and has a hill for the dogs.
11.9 Miles
Spanning 700 acres, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is located in a canyon blanketed in oak trees. The reserve is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, and features a network of hiking trails.
12.0 Miles
Monitored by lifeguards during the day, Buccaneer Beach provides visitors with opportunities for surfing, swimming, sunbathing, and body boarding. The beach also has a playground, picnic area, volleyball courts, and a basketball court.
12.0 Miles
Offering horse boarding and training, Del Rio Farms is a hunter jumper facility that includes a stream on the property, as well as a mountain and many trees. Their other amenities include a lighted full-size jumping arena.
12.2 Miles
64%
76 votes
Camp Pendleton, 1700 Vandegrift Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92055
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The Paintball Park at Camp Pendleton is a paintball facility that is open for walk-on games every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The park is open 7 days a week and can be rented for private parties and corporate events.
12.4 Miles
93%
43 votes
Tent City Murals, 1715 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
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SoCal Food Tours is a tour company that provides safe and educational tours to local residents and visitors of Coronado. The company offers 3-mile walking tours that include samples of distinctive foods of Coronado.
12.6 Miles
77%
22 votes
15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
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At Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center, players can enjoy a game of putt putt golf. The location also hosts birthday parties, team-building and corporate events, and both Boy and Girl Scout programs.