- Our list of the best things to do in San Marcos, California, features the top 328 nearby activities — including 149 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Marcos, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Food & Drink, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of San Marcos, CA , followed by 308 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Jolla, Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Poway, Ramona, Fallbrook, Santee, Encinitas, Vista, Del Mar, Temecula, San Diego, El Cajon and Coronado
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The Mattucci Winery is a family-owned winery that produces ultra small lots that spend 2 to 15 years in oak barrels. The winery ferments the wines with multiple yeasts in separate lots using extended maceration.
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Quail Haven Farm is an equestrian facility that offers lessons and training in hunter / jumper riding for all ages and experience levels. The farm features both horses and ponies.
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At Regency Show Stables, visitors can receive personalized instruction from an experienced horse trainer to learn how to care for and ride horses. The stables are home to horses suitable for riders of all skill levels.
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578 votes
5620 Paseo del Norte, Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Carlsbad Premium Outlets features a collection of brands, in the San Diego area. Located in Carlsbad, north of downtown San Diego is open all year round.
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6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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Carlsbad's Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park is a 27-acre space tucked into a scenic canyon. The park is open Tuesday through Sundayand is closed on national holidays. It is a popular spot for walking, jogging, hiking and relaxing. Dogs are not allowed.
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Visitors who are interested in viewing native plants, low water plants, and endangered plants may enjoy what the San Diego Botanic Gardens has to offer. The location also offers tours and hosts birthday parties for younger visitors.
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Featuring air soft and paintball fields filled with obstacles, Mr. Paintball USA offers equipment like helmets, paint guns, and more. Each game has a referee monitoring it who provides tips on how to play.
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343 votes
13455 San Pasqual Road, Escondido, CA 92025
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Orfila Winery is a fine tasting room in Escondido. Ten dollars gets you six pours of their delicious wine.
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At Encinitas Surf Lessons, guests of all skill levels can receive the training they need to go surfing in the San Diego area. The lessons, which are two hours long, are available for both children and adults.
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The Peace Surf School provides training and education for the beginner, intermediate or advanced surfer. One on one lessons are available as are lessons for small groups. Lessons focus on surfing skills and personal well being.