San Marcos
Travel Guide





Visit San Marcos
Where to stay in San Marcos

San Elijo Hills
While San Elijo Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and Stone Brewing.

Lakehouse Resort
Clean room,great housekeeping, loved the hotel but unfortunately yhe Italian Restaurant they have there made me the wrong order that was supposed to be gluten free and didn't,and I got sick for 2 out of the 3 days I was there .
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
It's an excellent place for a relaxing vacation d
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
The shallow pool was great for our beginner swimmers and the big pool was nice for everyone else. We enjoyed the pools a lot. Breakfast was typical but with many options and the staff was great, especially Ruby.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Nice location however they had construction going on at the hotel doing Roofing. The room they put us in had a nice view of the scaffolding. They did not tell us there was construction going on and when we brought it to their attention, they said they sent out a mess email which never came to us. ...
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

The Marbella
Good!
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Modern Beachfront Cottage
Loved the location! And, it was a cozy place.Negatives:-Cleaning product smell on arrival was strong-Needed more instructions on working the keypad. Without a neighbor we would have been stuck. -Shower soap, condition and shampoo smelled nasty. Couldn’t use. -Would have been nice to have one chair ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
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 seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
California State University San Marcos
Walk around the campus at California State University San Marcos during your visit to 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 lively breweries and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
Palomar College
Explore the campus of Palomar College as part of your travels around San Marcos. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its surfing spots.
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.
Things to do

Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission

Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental

Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego







