- 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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10.8 Miles
Established 20 years ago, Witch Creek Winery offers visitors samples of their award-winning red wines. Their grapes are mixed in barrels on location. They also have a gift shop where guests can purchase wine related accessories.
10.8 Miles
64%
33 votes
660 South El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92054
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The Emerald Isle Golf Course provides an 18-hole, par 56 playing area that is designed around two natural lakes. The business offers access to a chipping and putting range, a driving range, and a pro shop.
10.8 Miles
96%
480 votes
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COASTER
195 S Tremont St, Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, CA 92054
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The COASTER commuter train takes riders throughout San Diego County, making eight stops between Oceanside and downtown San Diego, making it an ideal way to get to Chargers games. The entire train ride takes around an hour to complete.
10.9 Miles
94%
16 votes
1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014
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Multi-use San Dieguito County Park features playgrounds, picnic areas and pavilions and is available for weddings and special events. The park is also home to Miracle Field, a baseball field that accommodates children and adults with special needs
10.9 Miles
97%
31 votes
20365 Camino Del Aguila, Escondido, CA 92025
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At Altipiano Vineyard & Winery, visitors can sample a selection of 6 wines in the tasting room. Visitors can take their wine out to the patio to enjoy scenic views of the rolling hills and surrounding vineyards.
11.0 Miles
Small and quaint, Heritage Park offers lots of local history. Along with a gazebo for weddings and other special events, there is an old jail, school house and post office on-site for guests to see.
11.1 Miles
The Maderas Golf Club offers an 18-hole course that boasts three lakes, five waterfalls and over forty acres of native wildflowers. Commonly used for weddings and business meetings, there is also an on site clubhouse that features a restaurant and catering services.
11.1 Miles
A small park distinguished by a creek running along its edge, Valle Verde Park features sports fields, a playground for younger kids with play structures and swings, and picnic and cookout areas.
11.2 Miles
84%
31 votes
2202 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054
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At the Buena Visit Audubon Society & Nature Center, travelers can take a short walk in the lagoon area and study displays in the nature center. The location contains stuffed birds.
11.3 Miles
88%
17 votes
College Blvd & N River Road, Oceanside, CA 92057
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San Luis Rey River Trail is a 7.2 mile bicycle trail that is also open to pedestrians including hikers, runners, dog walkers and roller-bladers. The trail is free of stop signs and traffic lights and separate from motor traffic.