Free & Cheap Things to Do in Aptos, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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26.1 Miles
71% 7 votes
Specialty Museums 1005 Railroad Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050 MoreLess Info
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.
26.1 Miles
47% 179 votes
Bowling 2780 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051 MoreLess Info
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.
26.1 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool City of Seaside Aquatics, 1148 Wheeler Street, Seaside, CA 93955 MoreLess Info
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.
26.1 Miles
- 2 votes
Parks Flores Street, Seaside, CA 93955 MoreLess Info
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.
26.1 Miles
- 1 votes
Parks Mescal St & Wanda Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955 MoreLess Info
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.
26.2 Miles
86% 22 votes
Historic Sites 525 Polk Street, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
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.
26.2 Miles
96% 194 votes
Beaches Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Garrapata beach is a quiet beach on the coast of Monterey. Dogs are welcome.
26.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Walking Trails Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
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.
26.2 Miles
100% 12 votes
Historic Homes Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
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.
26.2 Miles
82% 141 votes
National & State Parks Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
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.
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