Things to Do with Kids in San Marcos, CA

  • TripBuzz found 232 things to do with kids in or near San Marcos, California, including 215 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poway, Carlsbad, La Jolla and Santee.
  • From Invasion Laser Tag to Liz Bolton Stables, the San Marcos area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Dog Park, Golf and Horseback Riding.
  • Situated along Lake San Marcos, the city of San Marcos, California is an inland city in the states southern region. A tourist destination for lake activities and local attractions, its also popular for it's close proximity to beachside cities such as Carlsbad and Encinitas. The city is known for serving up some of the best cuisine in the county along Old California Restaurant Row.
  • TripBuzz found 232 things to do with kids in or near San Marcos, California, including 215 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Poway, Carlsbad, La Jolla and Santee.
  • From Invasion Laser Tag to Liz Bolton Stables, the San Marcos area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Dog Park, Golf and Horseback Riding.
  • Situated along Lake San Marcos, the city of San Marcos, California is an inland city in the states southern region. A tourist destination for lake activities and local attractions, its also popular for it's close proximity to beachside cities such as Carlsbad and Encinitas. The city is known for serving up some of the best cuisine in the county along Old California Restaurant Row.
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18.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 645 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Ramona Historical Society the Guy B Woodward Musem maintains collections and archives pertaining to the culture of the old West. The museum has a variety of exhibits, including antiques and artifacts, and has a gift shop.
19.2 Miles
91% 214 votes
Colleges & Universities 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 MoreLess Info
The University California, San Diego one of the world's top public research universities. It is located in La Jolla, California.It is organized into five graduate schools, six residential colleges,and two professional medical schools
19.2 Miles
84% 2420 votes
Aquariums 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to marine education, conservation and appreciation, the Birch Aquarium at Scripps is one of the largest and most important aquariums in the United States. It is particularly noted for its coral exhibits.
19.3 Miles
92% 219 votes
Theaters 2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
A professional not for profit theater, the La Jolla Playhouse hosts a wide variety of productions, many of which have moved on to become Broadway standards. The playhouse also offers a variety of educational programs.
19.3 Miles
100% 30 votes
Hiking Trails Lake Poway Park, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Situated at the top of Mount Woodson, Potato Chip Rock is a thin rock formation in the shape of a potato chip. Hikers often use this rock as a place to relax after the challenging hike up the mountain.
19.4 Miles
79% 73 votes
Movie Theaters 8879 Villa La Jolla Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
A four-screen movie theater, La Jolla Village Cinema displays foreign and independent films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers party hosting and non-standard concession options including espresso, Fair Trade chocolate and Italian soda.
19.5 Miles
91% 32 votes
Paintball 1300 Warnock Drive, Ramona, CA 92065 MoreLess Info
Velocity Paintball Park provides 14 playing fields with a variety of terrain and obstacles for paintball. They offer separate walk-on games for beginner and advanced players and host a variety of private groups such as family outings and birthday parties.
19.8 Miles
64% 400 votes
Aquariums Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
Affiliated with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the University of California at San Diego, Birch Aquarium features a wide array of exhibits centering on ocean life. The aquarium also hosts many educational programs.
19.8 Miles
40% 5 votes
Botanical Gardens 38420 Dos Cameos Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92028 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1990, the Emerald Forest Bird Gardens is a bird care facility located on 40 acres of scenic land. Toucans, parrots, and other softbills are among the birds that call the gardens home.
20.6 Miles
93% 2035 votes
Neighborhoods 8200 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, CA MoreLess Info
La Jolla Shores is arguably the most scenic spot in the San Diego area. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a morning jog on these miles of coastline.
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