Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in San Marcos February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in San Marcos](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Marcos-Hotels.d55946.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to San Marcos](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Marcos.d55946.Travel-Guide-Flights)[San Marcos Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Marcos.d55946.Car-Hire-Guide)[San Marcos Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Marcos.d55946.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in San Marcos, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit San Marcos Types of activities Where to stay [San Marcos travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Marcos.dx55946) ![California State San Marcos, California, USA. This is a 4 image aerial panoramic.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55946/65cbdc81-51fc-4f5f-8184-755d2280da3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![California State San Marcos, California, USA. This is a 4 image aerial panoramic.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55946/65cbdc81-51fc-4f5f-8184-755d2280da3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lake San Marcos, San Marcos, California, USA. This is an aerial 8 image panoramic. San Marcos is in North County San Diego. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55946/c68930e3-971c-47b1-9201-d01ad4ae886b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Telescope on the summit of the Double Peak Park in San Marcos. 200 acre park featuring a play area and hiking trails that lead to a summit.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55946/c1b37489-32eb-4c8b-b5d4-ad448306304b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of San Marcos neighborhood with houses and street during sunny day, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55946/c427ed9b-35e5-46a5-b8fc-1d32bee5c5b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## San Marcos Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that San Marcos has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to San Marcos, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to San Marcos with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in San Marcos San Marcos is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in San Marcos, and make it a breeze to explore San Marcos and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in San Marcos to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to San Marcos, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in San Marcos. #### San Marcos attractions San Marcos has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in San Marcos to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of San Marcos. Looking for things to do in San Marcos can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of San Marcos or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to San Marcos attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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reviews Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/carlsbad-food-tour-and-wine-tasting.a1218331.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48014179/2913330e-0f4b-475f-ac5f-85d973c8f530.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-beach-cruiser-full-day-bike-rental.a48014179.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Oceanside Private Afternoon Tea Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50707667/9f427c42-0dcc-48ed-9eba-349b7051c077.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Oceanside Private Afternoon Tea Tours 3h Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/oceanside-private-afternoon-tea-tours.a50707667.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48290375/e2c862f9-c282-4a98-96d2-d1930538c067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-surfboard-rentals.a48290375.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48165271/65d19ed5-bd6d-404f-ba37-ab0c1e87e0a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental Free cancellation available £15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-full-day-skimboard-rental.a48165271.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50712228/caf287fc-8f40-4311-a27a-1f7aa6af1db6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea 2h Free cancellation available £11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/carlsbad-a-self-guided-walking-tour-of-the-village-by-the-sea.a50712228.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Full Day Private SD Tour from Carlsbad](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50707551/8804995a-66c1-4365-aaa8-b8f111023bfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private SD Tour from Carlsbad 7h 30m Free cancellation available £141 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-sd-tour-from-carlsbad.a50707551.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45055755/2a978fdc-cc51-4554-af35-0c272a3929a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego 1h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paranormal-investigation-haunted-tour-in-old-town-san-diego-with-ghostly-history.a45055755.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Carlsbad 3-Hour Electric Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/700842/167c3fbb-b9de-4f99-b69a-d4c981862c74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carlsbad 3-Hour Electric Bike Rental 3h 9.8/10 11 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/carlsbad-3-hour-electric-bike-rental.a700842.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 17 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50712228/caf287fc-8f40-4311-a27a-1f7aa6af1db6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carlsbad: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Village by the Sea 2h Free cancellation available £11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/carlsbad-a-self-guided-walking-tour-of-the-village-by-the-sea.a50712228.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Full Day Private SD Tour from Carlsbad](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50707551/8804995a-66c1-4365-aaa8-b8f111023bfd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private SD Tour from Carlsbad 7h 30m Free cancellation available £141 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-sd-tour-from-carlsbad.a50707551.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48225588/c455119d-56cc-47ca-9af9-1a08bf072b1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast 2h 9.8/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £67 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-e-bike-tour-to-torrey-pines-or-north-coast.a48225588.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Private Temecula Wine Tour from Escondido](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50717529/11d57b43-bb20-4b52-86f4-ae8b033b5f0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Temecula Wine Tour from Escondido 8h Free cancellation available £222 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-temecula-wine-tour-from-escondido.a50717529.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Carlsbad Seaside Village Private Tour from Los Angeles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50702536/76926de1-0155-4538-a41b-16291e1cfb45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Carlsbad Seaside Village Private Tour from Los Angeles 9h Free cancellation available £584 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/carlsbad-seaside-village-private-tour-from-los-angeles.a50702536.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Private Temecula Wine Tour from Carlsbad](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50717284/14834e6c-08f0-48c1-b199-d33bb68d07ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Temecula Wine Tour from Carlsbad 8h Free cancellation available £209 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-temecula-wine-tour-from-carlsbad.a50717284.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Private Temecula Wine Tour from Encinitas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50712159/af4763f2-657e-4973-8e13-d14c55255fe7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Temecula Wine Tour from Encinitas 8h Free cancellation available £222 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-temecula-wine-tour-from-encinitas.a50712159.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Full Day Private SD Tour from Encinitas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50722715/299ba6f1-6b3c-448b-af18-fbb6cb4e14cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private SD Tour from Encinitas 7h 30m Free cancellation available £138 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-sd-tour-from-encinitas.a50722715.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Private Temecula Wine Tour from Fallbrook](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50801027/83a9fa88-de2e-4675-b228-7c7b089159bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Temecula Wine Tour from Fallbrook 6h 30m Free cancellation available £143 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-temecula-wine-tour-from-fallbrook.a50801027.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Private Temecula Wine Tour from Bonsall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50821468/adf96475-c751-4813-9bd5-6ce24c96cf88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Temecula Wine Tour from Bonsall 6h Free cancellation available £143 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-temecula-wine-tour-from-bonsall.a50821468.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 8 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48290375/e2c862f9-c282-4a98-96d2-d1930538c067.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-surfboard-rentals.a48290375.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48165271/65d19ed5-bd6d-404f-ba37-ab0c1e87e0a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental Free cancellation available £15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-full-day-skimboard-rental.a48165271.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44896034/6d56dc32-4cea-4779-9154-29945e62656a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr 2h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hours-private-surf-lessons-in-solana-beach.a44896034.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48257123/c1d56d7c-fa9d-409d-b31f-1cbc5d14a571.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit 2h 10/10 12 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-private-surf-lesson-with-board-and-wetsuit.a48257123.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Solana Beach: Full Day Surf Board Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649046/51aa6ea2-e6b0-4ba7-94a7-19e0f50a5364.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solana Beach: Full Day Surf Board Rental 1d Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-full-day-surf-board-rental.a44649046.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Leucadia Beach Surf Lessons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45915770/3d2b9d26-d581-4aaa-8f55-f6c53093dee3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Leucadia Beach Surf Lessons 1h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/leucadia-beach-surf-lessons.a45915770.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Private Surf Lesson in North San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5062362/771cffcd-2368-4ac8-9fe4-65e91495b773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Surf Lesson in North San Diego 1h 30m Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-surf-lesson-in-north-san-diego.a5062362.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Solana Beach: Stand-up Paddle Board Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48374950/e17ad729-8b17-4460-9227-52c5372e6e71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Solana Beach: Stand-up Paddle Board Rental 11h Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/solana-beach-stand-up-paddle-board-rental.a48374950.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&filter.categories=Attractions) ![LEGOLAND® California Resort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169428/4add278e-78ce-44aa-b7e4-703b2249aec9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### LEGOLAND® California Resort 1d+ 8.4/10 513 verified reviews Free cancellation available £47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![San Diego Zoo Safari Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169462/2ebb5ab3-be77-4426-aec6-df984d2e10a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Diego Zoo Safari Park 8h 8.8/10 419 verified reviews Free cancellation available £58 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo-safari-park.a169462.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ![Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389585/954ac13c-4b1b-4a3b-8ced-5220eadcbff8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission 3h 9.6/10 7 Viator reviews £6 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mission-san-luis-rey-museum-admission.a1389585.activity-details?&rid=55946&location=San+Marcos&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in San Marcos | Number of things to do | 43 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission](/things-to-do/mission-san-luis-rey-museum-admission.a1389585.activity-details): £6 | | Top 5 things to do | [LEGOLAND® California Resort](/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.activity-details)[San Diego Zoo Safari Park](/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo-safari-park.a169462.activity-details)[Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission](/things-to-do/mission-san-luis-rey-museum-admission.a1389585.activity-details)[Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals](/things-to-do/solana-beach-surfboard-rentals.a48290375.activity-details)[Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental](/things-to-do/solana-beach-full-day-skimboard-rental.a48165271.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission](/things-to-do/mission-san-luis-rey-museum-admission.a1389585.activity-details)[Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego](/things-to-do/heritage-park-old-town-walking-ghost-tour-in-san-diego.a4998302.activity-details)[Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego](/things-to-do/paranormal-investigation-haunted-tour-in-old-town-san-diego-with-ghostly-history.a45055755.activity-details)[Solana Beach: E-Bike Tour to Torrey Pines or North Coast](/things-to-do/solana-beach-e-bike-tour-to-torrey-pines-or-north-coast.a48225588.activity-details)[Carlsbad 3-Hour Electric Bike Rental](/things-to-do/carlsbad-3-hour-electric-bike-rental.a700842.activity-details) | | With kids | [LEGOLAND® California Resort](/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.activity-details)[San Diego Zoo Safari Park](/things-to-do/san-diego-zoo-safari-park.a169462.activity-details)[Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego](/things-to-do/heritage-park-old-town-walking-ghost-tour-in-san-diego.a4998302.activity-details)[Paranormal Investigation History & Ghost Tour Old Town San Diego](/things-to-do/paranormal-investigation-haunted-tour-in-old-town-san-diego-with-ghostly-history.a45055755.activity-details)[Carlsbad 3-Hour Electric Bike Rental](/things-to-do/carlsbad-3-hour-electric-bike-rental.a700842.activity-details) | ## What to do in San Marcos --- ### Popular places to visit ![Scenic Mountain View from Double Peak Park, San Diego, San Marcos, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532638724/a17b782b-9910-46c1-9c13-2209fe0c65eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Double Peak Park After visiting Double Peak Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Double-Peak-Park-San-Marcos.d553248621532638724.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/California-State-University-San-Marcos-San-Marcos.d553248633978679959.Attraction) #### 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 lively breweries and great live music in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Twin-Oaks-Golf-Club-San-Marcos.d553248621532638732.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-San-Marcos-Executive-Course-San-Marcos.d553248621532638722.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palomar-College-San-Marcos.d553248633978679882.Attraction) #### 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 top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Mark-Golf-Club-San-Marcos.d553248621532638723.Attraction) #### Montiel Dog Park After visiting Montiel Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Montiel-Dog-Park-San-Marcos.d906193653260001280.Attraction) #### Hollandia Dog Park After visiting Hollandia Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Marcos. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hollandia-Dog-Park-San-Marcos.d906158511606824960.Attraction) #### Lucky Strike San Marcos You can take time to visit Lucky Strike San Marcos during your travels to San Marcos. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lucky-Strike-San-Marcos-San-Marcos.d937304726236930048.Attraction) ### Explore areas of San Marcos ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Elijo Hills While San Elijo Hills isn't home to many top sights, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and Stone Brewing are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Marcos-San-Elijo-Hills.dx553248635976008450) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from San Marcos ![La Costa Valley; Shutterstock ID 647691196; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7846/46d22130-0363-4ec6-b6d6-4a708bfad37e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Encinitas ![DYARBW Lake Hodges Dam. 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