- 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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41.2 Miles
94%
233 votes
9th Ave & Pacific Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92652
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Thousand Steps Beach is a public beach at the bottom of a 230 step staircase across from the Pacific Coast Highway. The beautiful sandy beach has arches and a hidden cave at the south end, accessible only at low-tide.
41.3 Miles
The Regency Theater specializes in independent and foreign films, but also showcases many of the new releases. It is a spacious facility that additionally offers numerous snacks and an alcohol bar.
41.3 Miles
95%
20 votes
25471 Rancho Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Regency Theatres Director's Cut Cinema is a movie theater that offers a rewards program for purchases of movies or concessions. The theatre's auditoriums are available for rent for private meetings.
41.4 Miles
Located in a 9,000-square-foot barn formerly used for produce sales by the Motte family, Motte Historical Museum houses a 20 car exhibit featuring vehicles from 1910 to 1969. The museum includes photographs and antiques and hosts private events.
41.5 Miles
85%
27 votes
29082 Tijeras Creek Road, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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Known for the beautiful scenery on the back-nine, the Tijeras Creek Golf Club offers challenging play and scenic green vistas. The courses front-nine features multiple water features and drastic elevation changes.
41.5 Miles
61%
28 votes
Felipe Rd & Fieldcrest Ln, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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Mission Vejo Dog Park is a dog park offering great views and a well-maintained area where dogs can run free and play with one another. Separate areas for large and small dog breeds are also available.
41.5 Miles
Featuring three play areas for dogs of all ages and sizes, La Paws Dog Park was designed in a way that has little impact on the environment. Visitors can also enjoy a walking trail with Arroyo views.
41.5 Miles
The gated recreational Simpson Park features a sheltered picnic area, restrooms, hiking trails, bicycle trails, and barbecues. The park also has a classroom lab with a botanical garden as well as an equestrian trail.
41.5 Miles
Founded in 2007, the Motte Historical Museum focuses on showing how the surrounding valley area has grown and changed over the years. It features a 1985 barn made of salvages materials and a classic car collection.
41.5 Miles
Located along the northern end of town, the substantially sized Eller Park offers many family-friendly activities and recreation opportunities like a large playground, walking paths, and an illuminated baseball diamond. Facilities also include a parking lot and restrooms.