- 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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just west of I-5 at the Via de la Valle exit, Del Mar, CA
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The Del Mar Race Track is a racing track that features an infield pacific pavilion for groups of 20-2,000, skyrooms, celebrity suites, and a seaside tropical cabana. The track offers season passes and clubhouse seating.
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Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
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Visitors can enjoy a modern day roller derby league with the San Diego Derby Dolls. The roller derby also offers open skating and training, and features an on site shop.
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corner Coast Highway & Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA
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Open only on Thursdays, the Oceanside Farmer's Market is a tremendous resource for fresh, local produce. Enjoy beautiful, expansive ocean views and a wide variety of vendors that changes weekly.
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Every Thursday evening, the Oceanside Sunset Market comes to life. Patrons enjoy live entertainment, meals, craft boutiques, food vendors and local produce. The Sunset Market is also famous for its fresh flowers.
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There are always fun, family-friendly things to do at The Pier at Oceanside. Fishing and boating are popular throughout the year, and team sports facilities are available. Picnics are also popular.
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Celebrating both art and culture, Oceanside Art Museum features the works of regional artists in the modern and contemporary genre. Special events such as concerts and fundraisers are also held at this venue.
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A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Oceanside Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room, mobile ticketing and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
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The surf is up at the California Surf Museum in Oceanside! This museum is dedicated to the important role surfing plays in the state's history and culture. Free for kids 11 and under, $5 for adults, or $3 for students, seniors or military (ID required).
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Nearly 8 miles in length, the Mount Woodson Trail offers views of Lake Poway, waterfalls and wildlife with access to Potato Chip Rock which provides a top-down view. The trail can be used for hiking and dog walking.