- TripBuzz found 224 things to do with kids in or near Aptos, California, including 208 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove, Morgan Hill and San Jose.
- From Manresa State Beach to Seacliff State Beach, the Aptos area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, History Museums, Parks and Bike Paths.
- An unincorporated area, Aptos has several small communities within its borders. Redwood timber harvesting was a major industry in Aptos in the late 1800s and early 1900s but the area did not hit a development boom until the early 1960s with additions including Cabrillo College and Seascape Resort. Aptos is less than 10 miles from Santa Cruz.
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20.2 Miles
Los Gatos Creek Trail runs through the South Bay in San Jose. Different lengths of trails, as well as a variety of flat and hilly terrain, make it a versatile track suited to all levels of fitness.
20.3 Miles
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108 votes
1250 Dell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95009
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The Los Gatos Creek County Dog Park is a sizable dog-park that has areas for dogs both large and small. The park features regularly maintained artificial-turf and a number of hydration areas for the dogs.
20.3 Miles
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1499 Abbott Ave, at Pollard Road, Campbell, CA 95009
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Jack Fischer Park contains a variety of children's play equipment, including an interactive water feature, a 'bee hive' hill with walking path and large open play fields. The park also offers a small number of picnic tables.
20.4 Miles
A heavily forested area located on 3,688 acres, Sanborn County Park can be used for tent and RV camping, hiking and picnics. The facility provides trails spanning over 15 miles that provide visitors a look at native plants and wildlife.
20.4 Miles
The Los Gatos Creek Trail is a hiking trail that also offers equipment on the sides of the trail for exercising. The trail goes around the Vasona Lake and runs along a nearby creek.
20.5 Miles
The South Bay Musical Theatre is a live entertainment facility that rents out props, costumes, and backdrops. The theater produces plays such as ‘Hairspray’ and ‘The Genius of Leonard Bernstein’.
20.5 Miles
A large open field makes up the central portion of Vince Dimaggio Park. Around the open play space, guests can also enjoy several picnic tables with adjoining barbeque grills in a peaceful rural setting.
20.6 Miles
Hakone Gardens is the oldest Asian and Japanese estate garden in the Western Hemisphere. Visitors enjoy the gardens rolling green hillsides, tranquil waterfalls, koi ponds and tea ceremonies.
20.7 Miles
Windy Hill Park is a family-friendly local neighborhood park with several outdoor recreational options. The site features a children's playground, walking paths, open play spaces, and benches, and dogs are allowed at the park as long as they are on leashes.
20.8 Miles
Completely open to the general public, Locke Paddon Park is spread across 1,500 acres of land in wetlands near the shoreline. Popular recreational activities include picnicking, dog walking, hiking, and enjoying a permanent tire swing installation.