- The list below includes 216 free or cheap things to do in or near Aptos, California, including 100 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, History Museums, Parks and Bike Paths.
- From Forest of Nisene Marks State Park to Manresa State Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Aptos and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove, San Jose and Cupertino.
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660 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
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In the Ghiradelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop you can peruse and buy various sweet treats, sit out on their patio which overlooks the sea and enjoy a sundae or treat yourself to both.
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Sculptures by the Sea is a unique open art gallery specializing in porcelain and bronze sculptures by artists such as Mark Hopkins, Llardo, Giuseppe Armani and more. All the artworks are for sale and can be ordered online.
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Monterey Bay's Cannery Row is a trendy region full of elegant inns, wine bars, clothing stores, bookshops, artisanal bakeries and other attractions. It is popular with residents and is also a major tourist destination in the Bay area.
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A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Cupertino Square 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, theater rentals, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Founded in 1938, Bowlmor Cupertino is a popular bowling alley featuring a number of facilities and amenities for its guests to enjoy. These include a full menu of food, beer and cocktail selections, and party hosting, among many others.
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With skates available for rent, Ice Center Cupertino offers visitors an indoor ice rink with freestyle skating sessions open to the public. The rink hosts skating school, camps, private lessons, and youth hockey leagues.
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Open from sunrise until one hour after sunset, Portal Park features a playground, family picnic area and small recreational building. The park also offers a reservable picnic area that accommodates up to 80 people.
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Stevens Creek Blvd and Mary Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014
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Featuring the Cupertino Veterans Memorial, the 28 acre Cupertino Memorial Park has a gazebo, amphitheater and pond populated by ducks. The park can be used for softball and tennis and has a playground as well as picnic areas.
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Northwest YMCA features a variety of amenities including an indoor pool, fitness center, personal training studio, stretching room, family pavilion and a kids room. They also provide trainers who can help develop individual workout programs.