- 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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Experienced instructors teach children how to express themselves with the power of music
4.4 Miles
2300 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026
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Reidy Creek Golf Course is part of a network of courses in the area. Inexpensive, but shorter course.
4.4 Miles
South Buena Vista Park is an unfenced, off-leash dog park. It offers spacious areas for dogs to run and socialize. The park also features a fenced-in play area for kids.
4.8 Miles
35%
94 votes
350 W Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
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A movie theater with an IMAX 3D auditorium, Regal Escondido Stadium 16 & IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, a game room, mobile ticketing and a snack bar.
4.9 Miles
85%
122 votes
340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido, CA 92025
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With a visual-arts museum and a conference center included, California Center for the Arts, Escondido also has two theaters, and it can welcome more than 2,000 visitors at a time.
4.9 Miles
Located in Escondido, California, Grand Avenue is an economic and social hub filled with restaurants, shops, market stalls, beauty salons and offices. In clement weather, Grand Avenue is an excellent place for an afternoon stroll.
5.0 Miles
Grape Day Park is an important historic landmark of Escondido as well as a place where people can relax and feel close to nature. The park maintains picnic tables, memorials, artworks, a unique childrens playground called 'Vinehenge', giant chess and more of such attractions.
5.0 Miles
70%
96 votes
320 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
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At the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, young visitors and their families can take advantage of the site's Toddler Tidepool and other learning exhibits. The location hosts Kids Workshops, Fall Family Festivals, and birthday parties.
5.1 Miles
Urban Adventures offers excitement right in the heart of Escondido. Book tours for surfing and other activities with experienced guides.
5.1 Miles
86%
177 votes
113 E Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
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Featuring 8 craft beers on draft, Intertwined Bistro & Wine Bar offers visitors a variety of wines to sample from countries like Italy, New Zealand, and Argentina. The staff is knowledgeable about wine pairings and helps make recommendations.
5.2 Miles
201 East Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92030
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As a professional theater, Patio Playhouse showcases a mix of Broadway musicals and Shakespeare plays for the community to enjoy. During the summer, the theater company hosts performances in an outdoor amphitheater.