- 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 Carmel Valley Ranch Resort is a 500-acre resort that has a golf course, a spa, a social lounge, a nine-court tennis complex, and two saltwater swimming pools. The resort can be used for hiking, equestrian activities, and mountain biking.
32.2 Miles
80%
15 votes
2500 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043
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Peninsula Youth Theatre uses theater performances and classes to develop a strong sense of self-esteem in youth. They provide an enriching theatrical experience in schools and reinforce the positive role the arts play in academic success.
32.3 Miles
A 4.1-acre park with trees and open space, Juana Briones Park also includes two children’s playgrounds, a basketball court, picnic tables, benches and a footpath. The playgrounds feature a climbing rock and a sand and water feature.
32.6 Miles
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Shoreline Amphitheatre
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1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043
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The Shoreline Amphitheatre is a sizable outdoor venue that has a capacity of 22,000 seats, including lawn seats. Over the years, it has become a popular spot for music festivals, concerts, comedy shows and other kinds of gatherings.
32.6 Miles
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9 votes
1491 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035
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A multi-purpose center, Jensen School for the Performing Arts offers an array of classes. This includes ballet, jazz and hip hop along with gymnastics courses such as tumbling and acrobatics.
32.7 Miles
Cornelis Bol Park is 13.8 acres and includes a path for biking and jogging, a separate footpath, children's playground, benches and a native plant garden. Two donkeys live in an adjacent area and frequently visit the park.
32.7 Miles
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97 votes
Bill Graham Pkwy at North Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94041
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A fenced, off-leash canine recreation facility, Shoreline Dog Park features dirt and gravel fields with a few trees. The park provides a double-gated entrance, dog waste bags, water fountains and a shaded area with picnic tables.
32.8 Miles
Traditional features of an urban park like fishing and picnic areas are combined in the Ed Levin County Park with a complex wilderness trail system. Situated along 1,541 acres of land, the park even has an adjoining 18-hole golf course.
33.0 Miles
Hiking, camping and studying the wildlife and ecosystem diversity are some of the things Monte Bello open space preserve has to offer. It also has some nice views od the Pacific Ocean and of San Francisco Bay.