Free & Cheap Things to Do in Aptos, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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25.2 Miles
55% 31 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 21111 Stevens Creek Blvd Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
Featuring 17 tennis courts, a fitness center, and 2 racquetball courts, the Cupertino Sports Center is a recreational facility that offers competitive sports leagues for people of all ages. The center also has a locker room and child watch facilities.
25.3 Miles
91% 264 votes
Kayaking 299 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Adventures by the Sea is a family owned and operated rental business delivering bicycles. It is conveniently located throughout the Monterey peninsula.
25.3 Miles
98% 53 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 299 Foam Street, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary contains 276 miles of shoreline along with 4,601 nautical square miles of ocean, including some of the largest kelp forest in the world. Visitors can watch whales, canoe, fish, explore, and dive.
25.3 Miles
59% 160 votes
Movie Theaters 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 MoreLess Info
A discount theater, BlueLight Cinemas shows second-run movies as well as a number of independent films, short films and documentaries. The theater offers regular specials, special events and rentals for parties or private screenings.
25.4 Miles
89% 137 votes
Piers & Boardwalks 32 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Coast Guard Pier offers some stunning views of the ocean and a close glimpse of marine life such as sea lions, gulls and otters. It has a beautiful sandy beach with picnic tables and a small restaurant. On weekends, one can also watch scuba divers performing their drills.
25.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
History Museums 1889 Market St., Santa Clara, CA MoreLess Info
Harris-Lass Historic Museum is the last farm site in the city of Santa Clara. The museum consists of the house, a classic California barn and landscaped gardens. Patrons may take a guided tour of the historic house.
25.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 1732 Fremont Blvd, Ste 200E, Seaside, CA 93955 MoreLess Info
Monterey Bay Sports League provides the local community of the Monterey County with an organized structure to play the game of soccer. They build integrity and encourage self-esteem in a friendly competitive environment through team play while simultaneously building camaraderie.
25.5 Miles
68% 19 votes
Military Museums Corporal Ewing Rd, Bldg. 113, Monterey, CA 93944 MoreLess Info
Presidio Museum in Monterey, California is a small military museum that displays military uniforms from California's early history up to nowadays. Visiting the museum is free of charge. They are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
25.6 Miles
72% 109 votes
Parks 909 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95051 MoreLess Info
Central Park in Santa Clara is a fully equipped hub of fun and entertainment. Amenities include an amphitheatre, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic tables, BBQ grills, and a 30,000 square foot community center.
25.6 Miles
94% 16 votes
Bowling 1081 S Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901 MoreLess Info
A 30-lane bowling center, Valley Center Bowl offers open and league bowling with overhead monitors featuring 3D graphics. The center provides a grill with food and drinks, television screens, party hosting and a bar with adult beverages.
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