Find San Marcos motels from $56

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what San Marcos has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park in the area.

At most motels, you’ll often find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

Here are some of Expedia customers’ favorite motels to book in the larger area. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos: Stay within a 20-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central San Marcos is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) away. Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town: Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 24.6 mi (39.5 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: Central San Marcos is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away. Laundry facilities along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East: 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from the heart of San Marcos. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

In this relaxing area, enjoy its scenic lakeside and top-notch restaurants while you’re sightseeing. People visiting San Marcos like its shops and breweries. Must-see places in and around San Marcos include LEGOLAND® California and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Double Peak Park, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, and San Diego Botanic Garden. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium, The Pier at Oceanside, and Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in San Marcos to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 55°F. Average annual precipitation for San Marcos is 14 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in San Marcos to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from the city center. Otherwise, look for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 23 mi (37 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.