- 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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The Peter Pan Junior Theatre Shop is a live entertainment company that presents plays such as 'Once Upon A Mattress'. The company hosts plays in the C. Hook Theater.
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526 votes
35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591
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At Ponte Family Estate Winery, visitors can enjoy a collection of handcrafted wines with scenic views of the surrounding vineyards in the background. The premises also include a boutique wine country hotel as well as a restaurant which offers a range of dining options.
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Recognized as one of San Diego's premier landmark parks for it's city views is Mt. Helix Park. The park offers star gazing events, picnic areas, walking trails and is dog friendly.
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Situated on 7.7 acres, Collier Park features a lighted tennis court used for group Pickleball sessions. The park also offers a children's playground, picnic tables, barbeque grills, trees and open grass fields suitable for picnics and other recreational activities.
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Vista La Mesa Park is 2.74 acres and can be used by about 250 people at once. Its amenities include a Little League field, toddler and elementary age playground, lawn area, picnic benches, BBQs, horseshoe pits and restrooms.
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Known for their sweet wines, Ponte Winery offers guests wine tours, a tasting room, and a restaurant. Visitors can also explore the grounds on their own; which consists of vineyards, large grassy areas, and a pond.
28.1 Miles
86%
1046 votes
35055 Via Del Ponte, Temecula, CA 92592
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Wiens Family Cellars is a local winery which offers a wide range of white, red and dessert wines. The tastings are conducted in the cellar or the barrel room accompanied with informative commentary by the servers. The premises also include a beautiful patio which overlooks the vineyards.
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Upon reaching the top of Mount Helix Park, visitors will be able to overlook the city as well as the ocean. The park is a popular spot for weddings, driving tours, hiking and yoga.
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3893 54th Street, Lions Hall, El Cajon, CA 92020
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The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra normally plays big band music as a 19-piece ensemble which includes vocalists. The orchestra performs at three venues regularly and can be booked for private events.
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Offering a cozy outdoor space for play, Eucalyptus County Park is great for families. Along with a playground, the park is equipped with horseshoe pits, restrooms and a pavilion for group gatherings.