- 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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Pepper Park
Southerly terminus of Tidelands Street, National City, CA 91951
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Offering a boat launching ramp and fishing pier, Pepper Park was named in honor of a local businessman. The park is suitable for families and further offers a playground and picnic area for group gatherings.
32.5 Miles
After 35 years of experience, Menghini Winery now produces 6 wine specialties which can be served on the spot, whether sampled in the tasting room, or at the dinner. It can also host outdoor weddings.
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130 votes
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, CA 92672
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Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens offers visitors the chance to learn about California's history, ecology, and culture. The location hosts yoga sessions, concerts and other musical performances, and weddings.
32.5 Miles
Cabrillo Playhouse was established in 1966. Today, the Playhouse provides an outlet for creative community involvement while endeavoring to enrich, educate, excite and entertain artists and audiences through a variety of performing arts in an intimate setting.
32.6 Miles
Enjoy the sun along the 2-mile shoreline of San Cement City Beach or fish from the 1,200 ft long pier. A walking trail follows the sea-cliffs that surround the beach for 2.3 miles. Restrooms, picnic tables, and parking are available.
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At the Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve, visitors can access 18.5 miles of multi-use trails. The location also features various interpretive programs, picnic tables, and rest areas during their visit.
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95%
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1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
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Dedicated to the first European to set foot on the west coast of the now United States, the Cabrillo National Monument tells a story of exploration in the 16th century. Visitors feel like a part of history as they gaze upon the spot where today's America began to take shape.
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1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
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The Fort Rosecrans Cemetery features several monuments and memorials, including the USS Bennington monument and the Ommaney Bay CVE-79 monument. The location dates back to the early days of the California territory.
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Specializing in rentals, Surf Skate Supply services San Clemente and its surrounding areas. And along with the rental of both surf and paddle boards, lessons are also available via certified instructors.
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Lit for the first time in 1855, Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood guard over the San Diego coast for many years. Visitors can now enjoy tours of the lighthouse, complete with ranger presentations and 1880 styles.