- Our list of the best things to do in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, features the top 619 nearby activities — including 234 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA , followed by 603 popular activities in nearby cities, including Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Dana Point, San Clemente, Orange, Irvine, Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Lake Elsinore, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Norco, Placentia, Corona, Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Westminster, Riverside, Perris, Chino Hills, Chino, Murrieta, Brea, Menifee, Fallbrook, Los Angeles, Oceanside and Joshua Tree
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13.2 Miles
Offering ocean views, Lantern Bay Park features a wedding ceremony area and open green space alongside patches of trees. The park provides paved paths, picnic tables, barbecue grills, a children's playground, a basketball court and restroom facilities.
13.3 Miles
Named for the calm waters, Baby Beach offers a no wake zone with buoys marking the protected swim area. Kayaking and paddle boarding are popular activities. Lifeguards are seasonal. Parking is free.
13.3 Miles
93%
27 votes
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Bluff Top Trail
Santa Clara Ave, Violet Lantern to Amber Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629
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A three mile trail, Bluff Top Trail Runs between Walk On Beach and Gualala Point Regional Park. Along this trail lies the remnants of the Dana Point Inn and sea cliffs and views for birding and whale-watching.
13.3 Miles
Visitors of Pines Park can go snorkeling, scuba diving, wind surfing, fishing, geocaching, and wildlife viewing. Not only does the location offer access to bike trails, but it also contains a picnic area.
13.3 Miles
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.
13.4 Miles
89%
9 votes
34116 Pacific Coast Hwy # A, Dana Point, CA
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At the Girl in the Curl Surf School, students of all skill levels can take surfing lessons. The location also offers surf camps for younger learners who wish to truly dedicate time to their skills.
13.4 Miles
79%
28 votes
34512 Embarcadero Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Featuring a variety of personal water craft for rent, Capo Beach Jet Ski Rentals has SeaDoos, Jet Skis, WaveRunners, and even kayaks. The business is family owned and operated, and features an experienced staff.
13.4 Miles
Heritage Park lies along the ocean shore, sitting atop a small bluff and offering scenic views along with picnic areas. The park also features a dog park area and hosts a summer concert series each year.
13.5 Miles
Karting fans experience a whole new level of fun and excitement at Boomers! Irvine. Boomers features extra-fast adult go karts, a separate children's track, a video arcade, batting cages and a laser tag arena.
13.5 Miles
Providing an hour-long trip to Catalina Island, the Catalina Express offers scenic views as riders travel across the waters. The location provides free rides to those who are celebrating their birthday.