- 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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Open since 1971, Toro County Park has remained a haven for locals and tourists. The park is a prime location for spotting local wildlife such as birds, coyotes, mountain lion and deer, and features a horseshoe pit, volleyball, softball and over 20 miles of hiking trail.
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A feeder trail to the larger San Francisco Bay Trail, the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail connects the Bay Trail to the Santa Clara area. The trail is paved and allows for pedestrian travel.
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Situated on 4,756 acres, Toro Park features over 20 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The park offers sports facilities, picnic areas, a children's playground, access to wildlife and views of Monterey Bay.
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550 E Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Sunnyvale Community Center is a unique complex that features general recreation like gym programs and an indoor sports complex. The site also features a creative arts center and a performing arts center with a 200 seat theater.
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Ponderosa Park is a 9-acre community park with a western theme and multiple features including basketball courts, a children's play area, horseshoe pits, a multi-use field, restrooms, and tennis and volleyball courts. Building and picnic site rentals are available.
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The San Francisco Bay area offers over seventy acres of beautiful park land in Baylands Park. The popular picnic spot offers open grassy meadows, walking trails, BBQ areas and an amphitheater.
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570 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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Those passing through Sunnyvale will want to pay a visit to the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum. A beautiful work of architecture, the museum highlights the areas history and features early Californian home goods and artifacts.
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Skyline Rd Hwy 35, Los Altos, CA 90755
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With over 2,100 acres of varied landscape, nature enthusiasts will love the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. The preserve has trails, meadows, a pond, and lake with a lot of wildlife.
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Located on a hillside, Mora Trail takes visitors on a scenic hike through forests and meadows. From the trail, visitors will receive panoramic views of the valley below and might even run into wildlife like deer.
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Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
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An intimate venue with just 200 seats, Sunnyvale Theatre features many cultural performances and events throughout the year. The venue is used for concerts, dance recitals, stand-up comedy, independent performances, and more.