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Things to Do in Lake San Marcos: Attractions & Tourist Spots (2024)
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1. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
3.8
4.6
/5
97 Reviews
based on 3.8k reviews
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Bobby-C
The day before yesterday, San Diego had the first heavy rain in 6 months. The sunny day after the rain, San Diego looked particularly charming. I went to Torrey pines state beach this morning, beautiful.
La Jolla
22.7km from Lake San Marcos
Nearby City
2. Mt. Helix Park
3.1
4.8
/5
5 Reviews
based on 143 reviews
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Nature Reserves
M32***23
This was a beautiful place on the top of a hill with a huge amphitheater, a large Cross, informational placards about wildlife, and pretty landscaped small gardens. We came on a sunny and clear day and the unobstructed 360- degree views were spectacular from every angle. We were even able to see all the way to the ocean.
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
45.2km from Lake San Marcos
Opens at 09:00
3. Point Loma Tide Pools
3.0
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3 Reviews
based on 404 reviews
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Nature Reserves
Todemmy
Cabrillo tide pools are fun to visit. We looked at a tide chart, and found out that on the day we were going to visit that the low tide was at 2:00pm. We had seen a very long line into the park a couple of years ago, so we decided to get there about 2 hours before the lowest tide. It was a great decision- as there was no line to enter the park and we could easily park near the tide pools! (I see that parking could be extremely difficult during low tide.) The pools were fun to walk around and explore. We could easily find hundreds of little hermit crabs and a few anemone. I was a bit disappointed that we only saw two starfish, and not much else. The volunteers were wonderful and knowledgeable! They were the ones that found the two star fish we did see - a beautiful Knobby Star and a very rare Soft Star. Definitely the highlight of the stop!
San Diego
51km from Lake San Marcos
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4. Penasquitos Creek Waterfall
2.9
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22.4km from Lake San Marcos
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5. Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve
2.7
4.6
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7 Reviews
based on 53 reviews
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Todemmy
The trail following the river bed is fairly flat and an easy walk. Along the way we stopped by the ranch and met the PQ goats. They were so friendly and seemed to love getting pets and scratches (definitely a highlight!). We hiked up the waterfall where the trail was a little steeper in the places. The waterfall doesn't have the largest drop but it was still scenic.
San Diego
22.3km from Lake San Marcos
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6. Ocean Beach Tide Pools
2.6
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San Diego county
42.5km from Lake San Marcos
Opens at 09:00
7. San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center
2.5
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1 Review
based on 85 reviews
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Zoos
Todemmy
Facility is small but well suited to an outing with the kids. Lots of things to learn and easy educational walks.
Encinitas
12.9km from Lake San Marcos
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8. Calavera Nature Preserve
2.3
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9.3km from Lake San Marcos
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9. Harbor Point Conservation Park
2.3
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Orange County
59.6km from Lake San Marcos
Opens at 08:30
10. Hellhole Canyon Preserve
2.3
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San Diego county
29.1km from Lake San Marcos
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