- 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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40.9 Miles
As a historic Victorian farm, Ardenwood Historic Farm offers visitors a spacious area for walking among native plants. There are 99 species of birds on the farm, ranging from peacocks, to turkeys, to hummingbirds.
41.0 Miles
93%
278 votes
8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont, CA 94555
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At the Coyote Hills Regional Park, visitors can go picnicking, camping, hiking, and bicycling. The location's staff also offers naturalist programs that cover subjects like Native American history and birds and butterflies.
41.0 Miles
A multi-purpose facility, Burton Park provides activities for the entire family. Some features of the park include a kiddie playground with ample seating, tennis courts, bandstand, picnic area and bocce court.
41.0 Miles
Operated by the City of San Carlos, Crestview Park features a variety of amenities, including a playground with varied and elaborate play structures, a soccer field, basketball courts, and a walking and running trail.
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2805 Purisima Creek Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
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Leading hikers through a nature preserve, Purisima Creek Trail offers visitors scenic views of a redwood forest and creek. Along the trail visitors can view wildlife like lizards, and native plant life like wildflowers and berries.
41.3 Miles
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Highlands Park
2600 Melendy, Corner of Melendy Dr & Aberdeen Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070
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Highlands Park is the city's main sports complex and provides a range of recreational amenities. These activities include a ball diamond, benches, jogging path, picnic tables, play equipment, restrooms, soccer field and tennis courts.
41.4 Miles
Featuring basketball specialists as coaches, Legarza Basketball Camp offers coaching to improve visitors' basketball skills. During these lessons, visitors will learn techniques like footwork, shooting skills, defensive moves, and more.
41.5 Miles
Laurel Street Park is a park that offers picnic benches and shade trees to sit under along with a big jungle gym. The park also features a basketball hoop and big open grass area for baseball, soccer or walking dogs.
41.6 Miles
Running alongside the banks of Alameda Creek, the Alameda Creek Regional Trail stretches 12 miles, from Niles Canyon to San Francisco Bay. The trail is suitable for running and biking, and motor vehicles are not allowed.
41.7 Miles
96%
77 votes
37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
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At the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, visitors can learn about the history of silent films through artifact and memorabilia displays. The location also hosts film screenings on Saturday nights.