- 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.
		Showing 641-650 of
		695
	
    
        47.5 Miles 
    
    
        
            
        
                                    95%
                20 votes
                            
			
            
                
                25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            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.        
    
    
        47.8 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Visitors of the Crystal Springs Golf Club will be able to play on an 18 hole, par 72 golf course. The site, which hosts tournaments and offers lessons, also features a golf shop.        
    
    
        47.8 Miles 
    
    
        
            
        
                                    87%
                15 votes
                            
			
            
                
                600 N Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            As the local high school's theater, San Mateo Performing Arts Center offers the community a range of performances to enjoy, from musicals to ballet. The auditorium can seat over 1000 people per performance.        
    
    
        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
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            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 
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            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
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            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.        
    
    
        48.0 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Pleasanton's Amador Valley Park is a family friendly community park. Featuring an outdoor movies-in-the-park series through the summer the park also offers a playground, a basketball court, shady trees and picnic areas.        
    
    
        48.2 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Offering an interactive opportunity for visitors to meet animals, CuriOdyssey offers unique programs, events, and exhibits to the public. Events include animal shows ever weekend, highlighting a different animal each time, and community days.