- 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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43.2 Miles
The Hemet Museum features exhibits about the history of the San Jacinto Valley. The museum is known for the postal, National Guard, and Native American exhibits, as well as the Western Science Center archaeology display.
43.2 Miles
Radio controlled car racing is the primary focus of the Tamiya Raceway, specifically the racing of TCS Series radio controlled cars. Model shows are held at the venue throughout the year as well.
43.2 Miles
Primarily a dirt and grass field, Oltman Dog Park provides a single fenced area for canine recreation. The park features a double-gated entrance, benches along the perimeter and a gazebo in the center of the park.
43.2 Miles
The Kid Zone Museum is a children's museum that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children through learning. The museum has art camps and family camps that are taught by local scientists and artisans.
43.3 Miles
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11 votes
22760 Olympiad Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
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Florence Joyner Olympiad Park features nearly 20 acres, picnic areas, and walking trails, as well as playgrounds and sports fields. The park also features gardens that attract birds and insects when in bloom.
43.3 Miles
The Cox Sports Park is large park featuring several lighted baseball, softball, and soccer fields. The park also offers a playground and picnic area, as well as a snack bar.
43.3 Miles
A historic, single-screen movie house, the Hemet Theatre shows classic films for discount prices. Recreating the event-movie feel of days gone by, the Hemet is also available for party and event rentals.
43.4 Miles
93%
29 votes
1 University Drive, Soka University, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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Visitors of the Soka Performing Arts Center will be able to enjoy a variety of performances, including musical tributes, choirs, and symphony orchestras. The location is operated by Soka University, which offers both BA and MA programs.
43.6 Miles
Surrounded by trees, Solana Park features a basketball court and two fields that can be used for baseball or open-field sports like soccer. It also has a walking trail, children's playground, covered picnic areas and a private access pool.
43.6 Miles
One of the biggest city parks in the area is the Aliso Viejo Community Park, which features multiple baseball diamonds, a fenced-in toddler play area, and a shaded playground structure. Other facilities of the park include a dedicated parking lot, picnic tables, and public restrooms.