- 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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44.6 Miles
With views of the ocean and Catalina island, Top of the World Park has a 3 mile trail that can be complete by hikers of all skill levels. The Car Wreck Trail has an old car wreck by it.
44.6 Miles
Despite its somewhat unsettling name, Hellhole Canyon is actually a quite scenic hiking destination. A six mile round trip hike, the trail through Hellhole Canyon culminates at a 24 foot waterfall, an anomaly in this desert setting.
44.7 Miles
98%
589 votes
200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a great place to explore the desert and all the amazing rock formations. The park has many interesting hiking trails and a visitor center with its informative exhibits and helpful staff. Camping is available at the parking with RVs, hook-ups or tents.
44.7 Miles
79%
38 votes
Laguna Hills Mall, 24300 Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Open during Halloween season, The Empty Grave Haunted House is a maze that takes approximately 15 minutes to navigate while zombies and monsters attack. Visitors traverse the maze alone or with friends instead of in groups with strangers.
44.8 Miles
El Toro Park is a neighborhood park with a focus on fitness. The park has a walking and jogging path, tennis courts, outdoor exercise stations, and playground equipment for all ages.
44.9 Miles
Explore Laguna beach by taking part in a food tasting and historical walking tour with Flavors of Laguna. They offer you the opportunity to try out various local dishes and learn about the history along the way.
44.9 Miles
57%
49 votes
24155 Laguna Hills Mall Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Two screens offering a combination of popular first-run movies and independent films are available at Laguna Hills Mall Cinema. The facilities keep with a traditional movie theater experience and have a standard concession stand for movie-goers.
44.9 Miles
Providing for an array of outdoor activities, Valley Wide Recreation is equipped with a spacious playground along with soccer fields and both basketball and volleyball courts. The facility further offers lighted baseball fields for community competitions.
44.9 Miles
Aliso Viejo's Hummingbird Park is a community park that rests slightly below street level, giving the feel of a hidden alcove. The park has a variety of play structures with a sand floor.
45.0 Miles
Granite Mountain area includes a few old gold mines that you can explore. Great paths for 4x vehicles.