Title: Visit San Marcos: Best of San Marcos Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in San Marcos](https://expedia.ca/San-Marcos-Hotels.d55946.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in San Marcos](https://expedia.ca/San-Marcos-Vacation-Rentals.d55946.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to San Marcos](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Marcos.d55946.Travel-Guide-Flights)[San Marcos Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-San-Marcos.d55946.Car-Rental-Guide)[San Marcos Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/San-Marcos.d55946.Destination-Travel-Guides) # San Marcos ## Travel Guide ![San Marcos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/372f838d592b719df2328e18549a091c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Marcos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/73113f9ba655019ade62f6e489a5bb5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Marcos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/d5312c1c22396fd64bb3c852bbebc491.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Marcos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/4776203e1688f12f42d123629733396c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![San Marcos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/a980b03ce649ff77c27f73714909caa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit San Marcos Where to stay Things to do Reviews ### Where to stay in 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 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. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Marcos-San-Elijo-Hills.dx553248635976008450) - San Marcos Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in San Marcos ![Lakehouse Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/909800/909721/1602b9cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lakehouse Resort 1025 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos, CA CA $142 CA $169 total Oct 14 - Oct 15 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star golf resort in San Marcos. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,214 reviews) "It was such a nice check in experience. Staff was amazing. Place is clean. Offered me a welcome drink. Room was clean. Vibes were nice. Will definitely return." Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F10%2F2025&endDate=15%2F10%2F2025&selected=909721&PinnedHotelID=909721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55946) ![Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92110000/92102000/92101985/94aa1784_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos 1480 GRAND AVE, San Marcos, CA CA $140 CA $154 total Oct 12 - Oct 13 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Marcos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (651 reviews) "It was very clean and comfy" Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=92101985&PinnedHotelID=92101985&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55946) ![Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/56100/56027/b5d2900d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos 517 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, CA CA $108 CA $118 total Oct 12 - Oct 13 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in San Marcos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews) "Great time" Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=56027&PinnedHotelID=56027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55946) [See all 5,713 properties in San Marcos](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025®ionId=55946) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/800000/793300/793240/7c465810_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort 3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,511 reviews) "Loved this property." Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Carlsbad-Hotels-Carlsbad-Inn-Beach-Resort.h793240.Hotel-Information) ![The Marbella](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65710000/65709600/65709559/fb5929ba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Marbella 308 S The Strand, Oceanside, CA Stay at this 3.5-star beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews) "Excellent Service!" Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Oceanside-Hotels-The-Marbella.h65709559.Hotel-Information) ![Southern California Beach Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1385800/1385774/fb7e7bdd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Southern California Beach Club 121 South Pacific Street, Oceanside, CA Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (516 reviews) "It was a nice stay, very close to the beach and literally on the beach" Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Oceanside-Hotels-Southern-California-Beach-Club.h1385774.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in San Marcos](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=55946&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.ca/California-State-University-San-Marcos-San-Marcos.d553248633978679959.Vacation-Attraction) ![Double Peak Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8b8b1d354079b67ae3be12be14a732d3.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 beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its lively breweries. [](https://expedia.ca/Double-Peak-Park-San-Marcos.d553248621532638724.Vacation-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 top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Twin-Oaks-Golf-Club-San-Marcos.d553248621532638732.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Palomar-College-San-Marcos.d553248633978679882.Vacation-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.ca/Lake-San-Marcos-Executive-Course-San-Marcos.d553248621532638722.Vacation-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 lively breweries. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Mark-Golf-Club-San-Marcos.d553248621532638723.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![LEGOLAND® California Resort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169428/4add278e-78ce-44aa-b7e4-703b2249aec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGOLAND® California Resort CA $143 per adult **82%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.activity-details) ![Historic Arch, Old Mission San Luis Rey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389585/954ac13c-4b1b-4a3b-8ced-5220eadcbff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission CA $11 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mission-san-luis-rey-museum-admission.a1389585.activity-details) ![Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48165271/65d19ed5-bd6d-404f-ba37-ab0c1e87e0a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solana Beach: Full Day Skimboard Rental CA $28 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/solana-beach-full-day-skimboard-rental.a48165271.activity-details) ![Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48290375/e2c862f9-c282-4a98-96d2-d1930538c067.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals CA $34 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/solana-beach-surfboard-rentals.a48290375.activity-details) ![Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48014179/2913330e-0f4b-475f-ac5f-85d973c8f530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental CA $55 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/solana-beach-beach-cruiser-full-day-bike-rental.a48014179.activity-details) ![Heritage Park Crazy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4998302/ba394a9d-8730-43c4-9dc8-a0e7f3fda5b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heritage Park & Old Town Walking Ghost Tour in San Diego CA $58 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/heritage-park-old-town-walking-ghost-tour-in-san-diego.a4998302.activity-details) [See all activities in San Marcos](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Marcos.d55946.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of San Marcos 4.5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 3 4 - Good 3 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller Cool little town with some fun restaurants and brew pubs. ## Cities near San Marcos ![Vista](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/adddf0af521093fa2716a30e4ca56cb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vista [](https://expedia.ca/Vista.dx7493) ![San Diego Botanic Garden showing a pond and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/239000/239716-San-Diego-Botanic-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Encinitas [](https://expedia.ca/Encinitas.dx7846) ![Escondido](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/48d875696b7c3a973d706bda20868fd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Escondido [](https://expedia.ca/Escondido.dx7852) ![Legoland California featuring rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22131-Legoland-California.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Carlsbad [](https://expedia.ca/Carlsbad.dx6056550) - 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