Guidebook for San Marcos
Food Scene
A very popular place to have breakfast and lunch because they have consistently good food. We love to eat omelets there. Be prepared to wait for a table, especially on the weekends.
12 locals recommend
Chan's Chinese Restaurant
1650 Descanso AveA very popular place to have breakfast and lunch because they have consistently good food. We love to eat omelets there. Be prepared to wait for a table, especially on the weekends.
Parks & Nature
Double Peak Park
900 Double Peak DrGreat hiking or you can drive to the top.
Better on weekdays. Can get busy with hikers, mountain bikers and some horses on the weekends. The kids enjoy the shorter, less challenging hikes and exploring nature.
47 locals recommend
Daley Ranch
3024 La Honda DriveBetter on weekdays. Can get busy with hikers, mountain bikers and some horses on the weekends. The kids enjoy the shorter, less challenging hikes and exploring nature.
Jacks Pond Park
Fun exploration for families.
Arts & Culture
They have some great performances there as well as a museum and park to explore during the day.
59 locals recommend
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido BlvdThey have some great performances there as well as a museum and park to explore during the day.
Shopping
The Grand Plaza has a few stores where I have found some great buys on shoes, clothing and handbags.
7 locals recommend
Nordstrom Rack
173 S Las Posas RdThe Grand Plaza has a few stores where I have found some great buys on shoes, clothing and handbags.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
5620 Paseo Del NorteEssentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
149 S Las Posas RdGood place to get Organic products.
Entertainment & Activities
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
860 Los Vallecitos Blvdgreat place to burn some energy and fun.
I enjoy this course, it's small, has a relaxed feel and is well maintained.
14 locals recommend
St. Mark Golf Club
1750 San Pablo DrI enjoy this course, it's small, has a relaxed feel and is well maintained.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite brewery. The owners of this place create a great environment and even better brews. My "wine only" friends love a few of their brews as well.
7 locals recommend
Indian Joe Brewing
2123 Industrial CtMy favorite brewery. The owners of this place create a great environment and even better brews. My "wine only" friends love a few of their brews as well.