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1. Double Peak Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Discovery Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Jack's Pond Park & Nature Center

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4. The Antique Village

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5. Locked Adventures

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6. Mama Kat's Restaurant

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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7. Palomar College Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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8. Fish House Vera Cruz

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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9. Meadiocrity Mead

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10. Invasion Laser Tag

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11. Bowlero San Marcos

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • You can find San Marcos in the beautiful foothills of northern San Diego County.
  • The city has all the ingredients for an enjoyable holiday, whether you’re in the mood for unique dining or exploring miles of local trails.
  • Nicknamed the ‘Valley of Discovery’, it’s a sure thing that you’ll discover an incomparable vacation spot during your adventures in San Marcos.

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