- 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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16.1 Miles
86%
28 votes
3015 Pala Mission Road, Escondido, CA 92059
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Mission San Antonio de Pala offers mass services at 8AM on Monday through Friday, on Saturday at 5PM, and at multiple times on Sunday. The location also hosts fiestas and other special events for churchgoers to enjoy.
16.1 Miles
100%
2 votes
936 S Live Oak Park Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
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Specializing in artwork dedicated to nature and wildlife, Hidden Forest Art Gallery is home to artist Gamini Ratnavira. Along with paintings, the gallery includes a bonsai garden and koi pond. All items are available for sale.
16.2 Miles
79%
19 votes
De Luz Rd & Sandia Creek Drive, Fallbrook, CA 92088
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Santa Margarita River Trail is a 6 mile loop trail that has shady woodlands, boulders, dusty and dry chaparral and native plants and wildflowers along the trail. Patrons can use the trail for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
16.3 Miles
Located on a 78-acre plot of land, the Dos Picos Co Park is a public park that offers a number of scenic mountain views to its visitors. Other amenities include a picnic area, a playground, and a nearby pond.
16.4 Miles
A county park, Clemmens Lane Park is open from sunrise to sunset, every day of the week. The park features playgrounds for both very young and older kids, a soccer field, a sand volleyball court, and picnic areas.
16.7 Miles
One of the widest stretches of land in the area, Torrey Pines State Reserve is still located within San Diego city limits. The nearby park is a great place to enjoy scenic overlooks, trails, and plenty of opportunities for exercise.
16.7 Miles
At Fallbrook Community Center, visitors can take advantage of amenities like kitchen facilities, meeting rooms, auditoriums, and more. Visitors are welcome to take fitness classes, ranging from Zumba to yoga.
16.9 Miles
The Schwaesdall Winery in the Ramona Valley possesses a vast collection of wines and hosts a multitude of events. The winery offers a variety of wines for visitors to taste and the chance to meet with winemakers on every visit.
17.0 Miles
17948 California 67, Ramona, CA 92065
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Featuring a charming patio, the Salerno Winery is a family-owned boutique winery. The winery serves appetizer along with a variety of their best varietals including a range of deep reds and crisp, fruity whites.
17.1 Miles
79%
14 votes
11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
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A place both to be in nature and to relax, The Spa at Torrey Pines has a lot to offer. Come in from a hike around the premises and indulge in a sauna or refreshing shower.