- 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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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.
32.3 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.
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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.
32.7 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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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.
33.0 Miles
Spanning 21 acres, Mitchell Park offers sporting areas for tennis, handball, and horseshoes, a fenced dog run, a playground with 'faux' wading pool, and a quarter-mile walking path. Public art and picnic areas with grills are also available.
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Dixon Landing Park features three tennis courts, a ball field, playground, basketball hoop, and ten picnic tables with six barbeques spanning 11 acres. The parking lot contains 84 spots and public restrooms are available.