Top rated Tourist attractions in San Marcos

Experience the best that San Marcos has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 267 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Ride Solana Beach
Surf shop
5.00 (319 reviews) (~19.53 km from centre)
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Waverider Helicopter Tours
Helicopter tour agency
👍👍 Booked this trip while in Oside for our Anniversary. What an incredible experience. So great to see the sunset over the ocean from the air. Got to see a huge pod of dolphins off Carlsbad. Pilot rocked it. Thanks a bunch. We'll be back. Definitely recommend these folks. You will not be sorry.
5.00 (72 reviews) (~19.18 km from centre)
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Classic Rotors Helicopter Museum
Museum
👍👍 Informative, educational and inspiring. A fabulous collection of iconic whirlybirds including tandem rotor variants designed by Frank Piasecki (e.g., CH-46 Sea Knight - my attached photo). The docents are pilots who are able to explain the operating history and nuances of each helicopter in an und...
5.00 (54 reviews) (~26.26 km from centre)
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Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens
Meditation center
These tranquil gardens at a meditation center feature koi ponds, benches & sweeping ocean views.
4.90 (1.1K reviews) (~16.86 km from centre)
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The Black Swan Gondola Company - Gondola Rides
Boat tour agency
👍👍 I drove from Phoenix, Arizona with my Fiancée to visit Black Swan Gondola for to propose. Black Swan Gondola is the best. They made our experience super great and easy! The actual cruise had the best scenery I’ve ever seen in my life. Plus she said yes! my future wife loved it as well! The hospitali...
4.90 (225 reviews) (~4.44 km from centre)
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Self-Realization Fellowship
Meditation center
4.90 (138 reviews) (~16.71 km from centre)
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Espinosa Vineyards and Winery
Winery
👍👍 My fiancée and I truly loved this place and enjoyed their wines. If you’re a fan of red wines you should check this place out. The Tempranillo is delicious and we brought back a bottle. We were recommended this vineyard by another vineyard, Grant James. We didn’t know that reservations were reco...
4.90 (112 reviews) (~16.7 km from centre)
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Rancho Buena Vista Adobe
Park
Preserved circa-1845 adobe house & event venue with tours, a gift shop & an art gallery.
4.90 (98 reviews) (~9.4 km from centre)
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Flat Rock
Tourist attraction
4.90 (92 reviews) (~26.93 km from centre)
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SoCalMiniPigs - Petting Farm & Piglet sales
Farm
4.90 (73 reviews) (~18.88 km from centre)
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Valley Center History Museum
History museum
4.90 (40 reviews) (~17.19 km from centre)
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Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Nature preserve
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats.
4.80 (14.3K reviews) (~25.6 km from centre)
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Fletcher Cove Beach Park
Park
Picturesque park with a viewing deck, grassy area & playground, plus tables & a basketball court.
4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~19.63 km from centre)
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Torrey Pines State Beach
Park
This wide, sandy beach with a picnic area is popular spot for swimming, surfing & fishing.
4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~26.02 km from centre)
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Double Peak Park
Park
Rugged, 200-acre park featuring a play area & hiking trails that lead to a summit with ocean views.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~3.94 km from centre)
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Iron Mountain Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 A moderate level Go-to hike (5.9 miles round). A good hike to start with after a break. It has a gradual inclination and the views from the top are quite rewarding. In summer, I would highly recommend to start early. Also, on a good day, it is very busy. So make sure to start early. Parking is a lit...
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~25.76 km from centre)
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Annie's Canyon Trail
Hiking area
Rugged wilderness hiking paths in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views.
4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~17.9 km from centre)
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Alga Norte Park
Park
Roomy park featuring a basketball court, baseball fields & picnic areas with barbecues.
4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~9.55 km from centre)
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Old Poway Park & Railroad
Park
Bustling park offers a Saturday farmer’s market, vintage train rides, a museum & historic buildings.
4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~22.71 km from centre)
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Sea Grove Park
Park
Oceanside park offering lawns for relaxing & picnicking along with beach access.
4.80 (968 reviews) (~22.56 km from centre)
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