- 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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30.2 Miles
Offering equestrian services, Bright Valley Farms provides visitors with riding lessons in both the traditional English and Western styles of horseback riding. The farm offers birthday party packages that include a group horseback ride.
30.3 Miles
90%
10 votes
36700 Ruth Ellen Way, Murrieta, CA 92563
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The Los Alamos Hills Sports Park provides large areas and fields for visitors to view and play sports in. Facilities at the site include football fields, soccer fields, baseball fields, and a playground.
30.3 Miles
With Susie Q Ranch, visitors can learn how to horseback ride on gentle horses with experienced trainers. Visitors are welcome to explore the farm and feed the horses after the lesson.
30.5 Miles
Located in a private community, Hartfield Park offers many amenities. Along with a clubhouse for social events and gatherings, the park is equipped with basketball courts, an outdoor pool, tennis courts and playground.
30.7 Miles
72%
106 votes
Off Interstate 5 at Basilone Road, Oceanside, CA 92055
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Spanning over 3,000 acres, the San Onofre State Beach is a popular destination for sunbathing, kite flying, shell collecting, camping, hiking and nature photography. Fire pits and campsites are available for reservations on a first-come, first-served basis.
30.7 Miles
97%
68 votes
12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA 92019
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At the Water Conservation Garden, guests will be able to visit a butterfly pavilion, a meadow exhibit, a white garden, and an exhibit that features seven different types of turf. The location also offers self-guided visit tours, private guided tours, and special access tours.
30.7 Miles
Overlooking San Diego Bay, Centennial Park offers trails for walking, biking, and jogging along with benches for sitting and enjoying the scenery. The park is also a very popular spot for photography and wedding events.
30.7 Miles
Visitors who are interested in enjoying their shooting skills may enjoy what P2K Range has to offer. The location offers tours of the facility, personal instruction, seminars, and youth firearm safety and education programs.
30.7 Miles
An outlet of Rip Curl Surf Center, Trestles Surf Outlet is a surfing and beach apparel outfitter that offers a wide variety of surf-related merchandise. The shop features surf boards, wet suits, and other paraphernalia.
30.7 Miles
Pedego Coronado - Private Tours is an electric bike shop that offers electric bike sales, rentals and tours daily. They are conveniently located steps away from the Coronado ferry and directly across from Centennial Park.