- 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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Attendees celebrate Independence Day on the water at Lake San Marcos with live music, games, a boat parade and light show
1.4 Miles
Used by hikers, bikers, walkers, and other outdoor enthusiasts, Lakeview Park is a public park that offers a number of facilities and amenities to its visitors. These include a playground, four miles of trails, and 24 acres of open space.
2.6 Miles
Nestled in the coastal foothills of north San Diego County, St. Mark Golf Club is 18-holes of lush fairways and challenging greens. The course provides a links style design with angular holes that are best played by the thoughtful golfer.
1.6 Miles
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1425 North Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
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The Twin Oaks Golf Club in San Marcos balances beauty with challenge. The club features an eighteen-hole course that winds through varied terrain and hilly fairways, as well as a driving range, golf shop and banquet space.
1.9 Miles
Known for its picnicking opportunities, Woodland Park offers 11 acres of land with ponds, fountains, and shaded areas. The picnic areas have several playgrounds with climbing walls, swings, and other play structures.
2.6 Miles
Maintained and operated by the City of San Marcos, Walnut Grove Park spans 39 acres. The park features two horse arenas, picnic areas with covered seating, and the Williams Barn, which can be rented for functions.
1.7 Miles
Jack's Pond Park is a 23 acre park featuring a nature center. While swimming is not allowed, the pond is suitable for fishing. The park also offers a short walking trail, a playground, and picnic areas.
1.3 Miles
Featuring 40 lanes, AMF Eagle Lanes provides open and league bowling with shoe rental. The bowling center also has a pool table, a snack bar, game machines and a separate bar area with a big screen television.
1.4 Miles
The Hollandia Dog Park is an off-leash recreational dog park that features two separate areas for big and small dogs. The park has benches, bowls of water, and a fence that surrounds the park.
3.5 Miles
Located within San Elijo Hills Community Park, San Elijo Hills Dog Park features a partially sloped field consisting of grass and dirt. The park provides drinking water, benches and a separate small dog area.
4.5 Miles
Camulos Farm offers a wide range of services for both horse and rider. Camulos provides lessons and amenities for beginners to the most advanced riders and features BBQ's and Barn Days for all patrons.