San Marcos Travel Guide
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Lake San Marcos
If you're spending some time in Lake San Marcos, The Links at Lakehouse and The Executive Course at Lakehouse are top sights worth seeing.
San Elijo Hills
While San Elijo Hills isn't home to many top sights, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park and Stone Brewing are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Fe Hills
While Santa Fe Hills isn't home to many top sights, Twin Oaks Golf Club and Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lakehouse Resort
1025 La Bonita Drive San Marcos CA
The price is NZ$259 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$259
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in San Marcos. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,957 reviews)
"The property overlooking lake San Marcos is beautiful and well maintained."
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
The price is NZ$322 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$322
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
California Suites Hotel
5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
The price is NZ$169 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
NZ$169
12 Dec - 13 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (3,104 reviews)
"Excelente servicio y limpieza"
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
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.
Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort
550 Via De La Valle Solana Beach CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Solana Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Del Mar Fairgrounds and Del Mar Racetrack are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (432 reviews)
"We particularly enjoyed the central recreation area including a heated swimming pool, hot tub, fire pits, an inside rec room with pool table and big screen tv, fitness gym, sauna, many seating areas."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,890 reviews)
"Great resort for seniors:)"
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026
The Marbella
308 S The Strand Oceanside CA
Stay at this beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)
"There was no closet or hangers to put my clothes on, and I was involved in a wedding, and required a place to hang my clothes, and not just put them over the chairs."
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026
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.
Stay near popular San Marcos attractions
Activities
Mission San Luis Rey Museum Admission
NZ$13
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Old Town Ghost Tour & Haunted History Walk
NZ$74
per adult
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