- 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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47.2 Miles
87%
54 votes
San Mateo to Foster City, San Mateo, CA 94401
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A 500-mile trail along the bay, San Francisco Bay Trail takes visitors through recreational points of interest including beaches, parks, marinas and fishing piers. The relatively flat trail can be used for biking, walking, skating and dog walking.
47.3 Miles
Guests can enjoy a haunted theme park with 6 haunted attractions at Pirates of Emerson. The attractions consist of haunted mazes and houses, and the park also offers special events and other nightly entertainment.
47.4 Miles
91%
581 votes
Mirada Road off Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA
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Half Moon Bay's Waterfront Coastside Trail is popular among hikers and bicycle riders. Rollerblading is also permitted along this 3.5-mile asphalt trail. There are parking lots scattered along the length of the trail, but none at either of its endpoints.
47.4 Miles
A city park with bay views, J.A. Lewis Park offers several amenities for families including a playground with equipment for both older and younger children. The park also has barbecue grills and a picnic area.
47.5 Miles
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20 votes
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542
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The Recreation & Wellness Center at California State University has amenities like a fitness center, gymnasium with basketball courts, indoor track and multipurpose studios. Their center has free weights and cardio machines on both floors.
47.7 Miles
As a popular surfing spot with the locals, Surfer's Beach offers visitors waves to body board and surf in. Most of the beach is covered during high tide, but is accessible during low tide.
47.9 Miles
Del Valle Regional Park is located 10 miles south of Livermore, in a valley. If offers a multitude of recreational activities as swimming, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, camping, boat rental and lake tours.
48.0 Miles
87%
252 votes
1961 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401
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Visitors enjoy picnicking, swimming, bicycling, and boating at Coyote Point Recreation Area. The Magic Mountain Playground is a castle theme with a large dragon feature, making it one of the most fun playgrounds in the country!
48.0 Miles
65%
127 votes
2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton, CA
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The Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area is a fun-filled water park with designated fishing and swimming spots with slides. In addition, there are a multitude of picnic tables and plenty of bird watching opportunities.
48.0 Miles
38%
8 votes
4455 Black Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
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The Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center features a 50m Olympic size pool, a shallow pool with waterslide, a lap pool with diving well, picnic and lounge area, locker room and showers. Numerous programs are available for swim teams and lessons.