- 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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A half-acre park, Jewell Park is a well-groomed city park that features a gazebo and small house that can be rented for weddings and other functions. The park also features picnic areas.
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Linda Vista Park is a public park situated in a residential area, providing visitors with two separate playgrounds as well as picnic areas with grills. The park is made up of open green lawns, with walking trails marked throughout.
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The perfume of roses wafts out of San Jose's Municipal Rose Garden, located at the intersection of Naglee Avenue and Dana Avenue. This beautiful and fragrant garden contains thousands of individual rose plants and dozens of rose varieties.
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Dedicated to modern art, the San Jose Museum of Art sits in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. The spacious, light-filled building features paintings, prints, bronzes, mixed media installations and other modern and postmodern objects d'art.
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165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Since 1883, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has showcased the birds and wildlife, geology, plants and cultural richness that make the area special. There is an array of exhibits for guests to explore, including monarch sanctuaries, lush gardens and a fossil dig pit.
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The Camera 12 Cinema is a 12 theater movie multiplex that shows a combination of new Hollywood releases and classics, art house films, foreign films, and cult favorites. The theater offers a variety of promotions and special events.
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178 Grand Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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A small boutique gallery with many awards, The Strouse & Strouse Studio Gallery boasts quality art at affordable prices. The friendly atmosphere makes it comfortable for guests to peruse various jewelry pieces, ceramics, paintings, and more.
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At Artisana Gallery, visitors can enjoy the work of over 30 local artists, from photography prints to jewelry pieces. The gallery hosts events such as art walks, receptions, and more.
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Between Short St & Sinex Ave, Between Melrose St & Alder Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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George Washington Park is a 20 acre park featuring large areas of unimproved forest land, providing a habitat for local wildlife. The park maintains a playground, baseball field, nature trails, and a picnic area.
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A five-acre park, Wilson Park offers a playground, fitness course, picnic areas and small recreational building. The park is home to Cupertino's Ceramics Center, with classes offered throughout the year.