Lake San Marcos Travel Guide
San Marcos
Visit Lake San Marcos
Popular places to visit
Double Peak Park
After visiting Double Peak Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its lively breweries.
Lake San Marcos Executive Course
Play a round of golf at Lake San Marcos Executive Course and enjoy other activities in San Marcos such as surfing. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area.
St. Mark Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Lake San Marcos at St. Mark Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively breweries.
California State University San Marcos
Enjoy the student vibe at California State University San Marcos as part of your travels around San Marcos. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
Twin Oaks Golf Club
Play a round of golf in San Marcos at Twin Oaks Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Palomar College
Walk around the campus at Palomar College as part of your travels around San Marcos. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
Things to do
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
Top hotels in Lake San Marcos
Lakehouse Resort
"The staff was always accommodating and the amenities and central location was ideal for us"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
"Family friendly"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Pala Casino Spa And Resort
"Always a great stay"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
"The staff were attentive and polite, the room was clean and an overall great experience. This is probably the 12th time in I’ve stayed here and it’s always been a positive experience."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
"It was wonderful a little expensive. When we arrived. I didn’t expect to pay $200. After paying almost 700 of a room"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
"The place was really the most family friendly resort I’ve ever been to and the staff was truly amazing!!! I deducted one star because I did find a big dead bug under our bathroom sink, and killed a spider the side of a quarter on the wall in our bathroom. The room itself was really cute but I’ll ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Lake San Marcos
San Elijo Hills
While San Elijo Hills isn't home to many top sights, Stone Brewing and La Costa Golf Courses - North and South are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Fe Hills
While Santa Fe Hills isn't home to many top sights, Twin Oaks Golf Club and Stone Brewing are some notable places to visit nearby.
