- 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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20.7 Miles
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163 votes
2160-A, Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Surf Diva is a local surf school which offers private lessons for beginners as well as more advanced surfers. The students comprise of teenagers and young children. They also organize summer camps and provide surf and stand up paddle boards on rent. The instructors are friendly and experienced professionals.
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Before heading out to enjoy the beautiful waters of La Jolla, visit Everyday California, to insure you have the right equipment to make the most of your day on the water. In addition to outfitting, choose from a variety of snorkeling or kayaking tours.
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84%
359 votes
2216 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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With Hike Bike Kayak San Diego, visitors can tour native coastline by kayak with experienced ecological guides that work professionally as biologists. During the tour, visitors have the opportunity to kayak by seals, dolphins, and whales.
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With La Jolla Kayak, visitors can join kayaking excursions to explore the region's caves, spot ocean life like whales and leopard sharks, or enjoy the sunset from the sea. Each kayak trip includes a quick lesson for operating the kayak.
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93%
244 votes
2164 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037
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With La Jolla Sea Cave Kayaks, visitors can explore the region's coastal sea caves with an experienced guide. During the tour, visitors will encounter coastal wildlife like seals, pelicans, and bat rays.
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La Jolla, California is home to the La Jolla Cove, a sheltered, small beach with pristine waters that draws smaller crowds than other nearby beaches. The calm water is excellent for beginning kayakers and surfers.
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32 votes
18351 Woods Hill Ln, Ramona, CA 92065
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Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard Winery offers a wide selection of wines. Patrons can sample wines in the tasting room or take a guided tour of the winery which includes an educational experience about the wine making process.
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Sanny Jim Cave offers beautiful views of the ocean waves crashing against its big rocks. The cave is reached through an old staircase which can be used after paying a small entry fee. It is a unique thrilling experience in itself.
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The Simic Gallery has a collection of tasteful fine art. For the beginning or experienced collector, they offer pieces that are within many budgets.