- 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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15.4 Miles
75%
138 votes
1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92701
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The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park houses an extensive collection of animals, birds and reptiles as well as numerous interactive experiences that adults and kids can enjoy. The zoo features a rainforest maze, a conservation education theater and a zoofari express train ride.
15.5 Miles
Visitors can see quite a few animals at Santa Ana Zoo, such as a bald eagle, anteater, camel, and many monkeys. Kids can also ride the carousel or train, visit the children's farm and play on the playground.
15.5 Miles
100%
11 votes
2102 S El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
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The San Clemente Surf School is a surf school that offers surfing lessons, a surf camp, and surfboard rentals. The company has a competitive surf team that is available to people of all ages.
15.5 Miles
All Day Jet Ski offers 1-6 hour rentals of jet skis and other watercraft that can reach speeds of up to 67 mph. They also rent out boats at special rates and offer free parking on the lake.
15.5 Miles
530 Crane St, Ste G, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
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La Rebelde Winery is a family owned, small-lot, craft winery. They offer a range of wines and sangrias and patrons can sample selections in the tasting room. The tasting room also hosts recurring events that include music and games.
15.7 Miles
19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana, CA 92707
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Located at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Lyon Air Museum features an array of World War II aircraft. A fascinating museum to visit whether passing through or making a special visit, the museum tours that give information on the machines and artifacts of the early 20th century.
15.7 Miles
Little Corona Del Mar Beach features rocky reefs on both sides that provide ample diving off points for snorkelers and scuba divers. The beach is also attractive for swimmers, joggers, picnickers and spear fishers.
15.7 Miles
79%
57 votes
300 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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At Edwards Big Newport Theatre, visitors can see a blockbuster film on its first run in reclining, leather seats. The concession stand serves favorites like Icees, candy, buttered popcorn, and other snacks.
15.8 Miles
96%
141 votes
Ocean Blvd & Heliotrope Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Inspiration Point offers a relaxing and tranquil place to watch boat traffic in the harbor and is a place to see high surf at the Wedge while enjoying a picnic or viewing the sunset.
15.8 Miles
An entertainment center with trampoline floors and walls, Sky High Sports offers activities that include dodgeball, aerobics and open jumping. The center also provides a snack bar, arcade games, birthday party hosting and a monthly special needs session.