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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34.3 Miles
65% 100 votes
Movie Theaters 3050 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
AMC Plaza Bonita 14 is a movie theater that has amenities including stadium seating, theatre rentals, and digital projection. The cinema also has closed captioning, assisted listening devices, and wheelchair access.
34.4 Miles
92% 132 votes
Parks 4945 Heise Park Road, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
William Heise State Park covers 929 acres and has on its site 103 campsites, two playgrounds, and wilderness cabins, among others. Wildlife and bird watchers have plenty of opportunities of spotting the local fauna.
34.5 Miles
84% 19 votes
Dog Park 2335 Paseo Veracruz, Chula Vista, CA 91914 MoreLess Info
Chula Vista's Mount San Miguel Park features baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, an off leash dog park, ample green space, and playgrounds with an array of climbing structures and play equipment. The park also features picnic areas.
34.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Playgrounds 3207 Camino Vera Cruz, San Clemente, CA 92673 MoreLess Info
Located in the hills, Forster Ranch Community Park provides visitors with grass fields and picnic areas for outdoor recreational activities. The playground has several climbing structures with slides, monkey bars, and swings on a sand floor.
34.6 Miles
94% 54 votes
Hiking Trails Paseo Veracruz, Chula Vista, CA 91914 MoreLess Info
Visitors can hike through the San Miguel Mountain Trailhead to receive panoramic views of the San Diego desert landscape. The trail is 4.7 miles round trip and is suited for beginner to advanced hikers.
34.7 Miles
100% 23 votes
Hiking Trails Farmer Road outside of Julian, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
At the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, visitors can access hiking trails and take in scenic views of the highly populated area. The location contains over 45 species of mammals and 150 of birds.
34.8 Miles
100% 10 votes
Farms & Ranches 17550 Harrison Park Road, Julian, CA 92036 MoreLess Info
Kenner Horse Ranch offers horseback rides for one to two hours, either on the trails of their 200 acre ranch or elsewhere during multi-day riding trips. Deer, bobcats, turkeys, hawks and owls can be spotted on their ranch.
34.9 Miles
100% 24 votes
Other Adventures San Clemente, CA 92673 MoreLess Info
Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt: San Clemente promises visitors a unique and memorable mystery scavenger hunt experience. Teams receive packets of clues and riddles and compete to solve murders along Laguna Beach.
34.9 Miles
85% 231 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Living Coast Discovery Center will be able to view a variety of animals, including reptiles, raptors, turtles, and sharks. The location also hosts day camps and overnight guest adventures.
35.0 Miles
47% 79 votes
Golf 501 Avenida Vaquero, San Clemente, CA 92672 MoreLess Info
Shorecliffs Golf Course offers golfers the chance to play an 18-hole game of golf from one of four sets of tees. The location, which hosts tournaments, also offers access to a pro shop, a driving range, and a restaurant.
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