- TripBuzz found 224 things to do with kids in or near Aptos, California, including 208 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove, Morgan Hill and San Jose.
- From Manresa State Beach to Seacliff State Beach, the Aptos area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, History Museums, Parks and Bike Paths.
- An unincorporated area, Aptos has several small communities within its borders. Redwood timber harvesting was a major industry in Aptos in the late 1800s and early 1900s but the area did not hit a development boom until the early 1960s with additions including Cabrillo College and Seascape Resort. Aptos is less than 10 miles from Santa Cruz.
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The World Theater is a 446-seat center for the performing arts that houses a professional live entertainment program. The facility also holds concerts that are put on by local community groups.
23.1 Miles
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve is a 739 acre preserve that offers over 9 miles of scenic trails. Cyclists, hikers and equestrians enjoy the picturesque views, open meadows and oak covered ridges.
23.2 Miles
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11401 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino, CA 95014
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Within its nearly 1,100 acres, Stevens Creek County Park boasts a 92-acre reservoir for non-power boaters and fisherman. The park features shoreline picnic sites and trails for mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking.
23.2 Miles
Marina Dog Park is also called the Schoonover Dog Park. The fenced-in park allows dogs to freely run off their leashes, and there are two designated sections with one for small dogs and one open to dogs of any size.
23.3 Miles
The Marina State Beach is located within the Marina Dunes Natural Preserves and is home to steady winds. The consistent winds make it popular for radio-controlled gliders, hang-gliding, and kites.
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El Dorado Park is a public neighborhood park offering a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include softball fields, basketball courts, and a jogging trail around the park.
23.5 Miles
Hunter's Point is an observation area that can be reached via a short hike within the Fremont Older Preservation nature area. The point offers benches for resting and relaxing, as well as views of the surrounding Santa Clara Valley.
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1501 Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Filled with walking paths and benches, Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge offers visitors a scenic view of a rocky shoreline and tidal pools to explore. Though often foggy in the morning, visitors can see a variety of shore birds.
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18000 Chelmsford Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
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Featuring a pool that combines a lap pool and recreational pool, Rancho Rinconada Rec Center hosts public swim sessions at its facility. The pool is heated and is lifeguard monitored.
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History Museum of San Jose is located on Senter Road in San Jose, California. The entrance to the museum is free and it allows you to see different history exponents from Native American agricultural tools to modern history.