- 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, Parks, History Museums and National & State Parks.
- 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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1005 Railroad Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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The Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History is a historical museum dedicated to educating the public on the history of trains and railroads. Attractions include a historic building exhibit, railroad artifacts exhibit, and operating train models.
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AMF Moonlite Lanes is a 40 lane bowling alley that host leagues and offers open bowling. The bowling center also hosts parties and special events and has an arcade and snack bar.
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City of Seaside Aquatics, 1148 Wheeler Street, Seaside, CA 93955
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As an indoor facility, Pattullo Swim Center offers the community a life guard monitored lap pool with a water slide and diving board. The center also hosts learn to swim programs with Red Cross certified instructors.
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Farallones Park is a family-oriented park that features a playground for kids with a large play structure, paved walking paths, and a small picnic area that includes a barbecue grill.
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Elwood Williams II Park is a local community park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. Guests commonly attend baseball games at the baseball diamond or enjoy spending time in nature at the park.
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Part of a collection of historic buildings, the Cooper-Molera Adobe offers you the opportunity to explore and learn about the Cooper family who lived there. The museum store also sells replicas of old-fashioned items.
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Garrapata beach is a quiet beach on the coast of Monterey. Dogs are welcome.
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Partington Point is a cape in Monterey County, California.It's a dirt road that leads westward to an obvious fork. The right fork leads to a tiny rock-strewn beach at Partington Creek's mouth.
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Part of a collection of historic buildings, Stevenson House is where Robert Louis Stevenson penned some of his most famous works. Here you can view a collection of memorabilia dedicated to his life.
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Even though Andrew Molera State Park is a relatively undeveloped area of Big Sur, it is still quite popular. Both hiking and beach combing are common activities at the park.