- 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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Asilomar Avenue, Between Ocean View Boulevard and Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Set on the rocky coast of the Monterey Peninsula, the Point Pinos Lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse on the west coast. Knowledge guides are eager to educate visitors on the landmark's history.
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Pacific Grove Oceanview Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA
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The Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard is a walking area that takes guests down the beautiful coastline. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to stroll past an array of flourishing wildflowers.
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13100 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95015
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Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve features a brick winery building and farm complex. The open space lands offers a respite from everyday life and an opportunity to experience and learn about the diverse natural environment in the Bay Area.
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Cupertino's Jollyman Park is a neighborhood park that features two separate playgrounds, one for toddlers and one for older kids. The park also has picnic areas and open green space.
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Tony Look Trail
Stevens Creek County Park, 11401 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino, CA 95014
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Tony Look Trail is a short hiking trail for hikers of all skill levels. The trail is reputed as being narrow at points as it winds though forested areas. Tony Look may interest those in search of scenic forest views.
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A 13 acre neighborhood park, Creekside Park offers three soccer fields, a half court basketball area, two playgrounds with play structures and swings, and picnic areas. The park also has a small community room that can be rented.
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225 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA
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Enjoy a variety of live performances and entertainment at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. Located in the downtown area, this theater hosts musical concerts, plays and ballet productions.
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Also known as the City National Civic Theater, the San Jose Civic Auditorium is a designated city landmark. It regularly hosts shows from Nederlander Concerts and other organizations within the venue that contains over 3,000 seats and features state-of-the-art HD video and sound systems.
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Located in Seaside, CA, the Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Courses each offer their own challenges to even the most experienced golfer. Bayonet features narrow corridors and steep bunkers, while Black Horse offers slickly contoured greens that need an experienced eye.
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Hiking, backpacking and mountain biking are popular recreational activities at Henry W. Coe State Park. Furthermore, the area is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including the elusive Mountain Lion.