- 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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SeaWorld is more than just an aquarium with the addition of Aquatica Waterpark. The marine themed water adventure is filled with thrilling water slides, lazy rivers, and safe kid play areas.
39.5 Miles
55%
20 votes
29943 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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San Juan Capistrano's Hamilton Oaks Winery makes ten varieties of craft wine, including reds, whites, and sparkling wines. Located in the historic Swanner house, the winery welcomes visitors for tours and tastings, and hosts special events.
39.5 Miles
The Rosetta Canyon Dog Park is a favorite among locals and those traveling with pets. The park features separate park areas for small and large breeds, wood mulch play fields and a water station.
39.7 Miles
The Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club features an 18-hole championship-length golf course designed by PGA tour professional Tom Lehman. The clubhouse features a bar and grill as well as several banquet rooms that are often used for weddings and other events.
39.8 Miles
Diamond Valley Lake is one of the newest as well as the largest reservoirs in Southern California. The area is popular for its seasonal wildflower trail and the 13,500 acres of open space that is home at least 16 endangered or threatened native California bird, plant and animal species.
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Chapparosa Park is a leisure park that is situated on 16.5-acres of land. The park features a tot lot, a tire swing, four picnic tables, three basketball courts, a lighted soccer field, a restroom, and four barbecues.
40.0 Miles
With seven miles of coastal bluffs, Salt Creek Beach is a prime spot for surfing. The beach sees over 2 million visitors every year who enjoy the unparalleled waves and body surfing opportunities.
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57%
7 votes
1801 Searl Parkway, Hemet, CA 92543
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Featuring a two story water slide, Diamond Valley Lake Aquatic Center offers visitors a water playground, complete with slides, a climbing structure, and fountains. The center a shallow pool for children and a deeper pool for adults.
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Part of Diamond Valley Lake Community Park, the Diamond Valley Sports Complex features multiple lighted ball fields as well as basketball and tennis courts. The complex also offers three separate soccer fields and adjacent picnic areas.
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The Western Science Center showcases an array of Ice Age fossils and Native American artifacts that were unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake. One of their most popular exhibits is 'Max', the largest mastodon found in the Western United States, as well as 'Xena', a Columbian mammoth.