- 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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886 Cannery Row at David Avenue, Monterey, CA 93940
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Monterey Bay, California is home to one of the largest and most prestigious aquariums in the United States. It is especially famous for its extensive sea otter exhibits and conservation programs. .
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Popular first-run movies are shown across 14 individual screens at Maya Cinemas, which validates parking for movie-goers at the adjoining parking structure since there is no on-site parking. When available, movies are shown in 3-D or Dolby Atmos.
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800 Asilomar Boulevard, South of Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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When translated, Asilomar State Beach means 'a refuge by the sea,' which describes the surrounding rocky coastline and forest views. This area offers more than 105 secluded acres of sand dunes and forests that serves as a home for more than 25 plant species.
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Stevens Creek Blvd, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA 95014
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De Anza College's Fujitsu Planetarium is the largest of its kind west of the Rocky Mountains. It offers a variety of shows, programs, and special events, ranging from educational programs for children to laser shows and holiday events.
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Established in 1983, Shakespeare in the Park is a theater program provides free entertainment for people of all ages as well as a free pre-show. The theater presents plays including ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
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715 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
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As people enter the Monterey Mirror Maze they are told a story about a bank robbery and much make their way through the maze to solve the robbery. At the lazer challenge within Monterey Mirror Maze & Lazer Challenge, visitors must jump over or climb under lazer points of light.
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515 Junipero Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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There is a professional tennis instructor onsite at the Morris Dill Tennis Courts. Guests can come for instruction in order to improve, or just come with friends and family to have fun.
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Somos gallery is a unique art-gallery specializing in underground, urban, tattoo art, dunnys, kidrobot, vinyls, and modern clothing and accessories. Art-loving and helpful staff are knowledgeable and support local art and music through live music and exhibits.
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Built in the 1920s, Fox California Theatre offers visitors a variety of touring performing acts, from stand up comedy to musicals. The theater has a balcony seating area, as well as a dance floor below the stage.
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McClellan Ranch Preserve is a community-managed public park area built on the historic site of an old horse ranch. Visitors will find numerous walking trails, a nature center, and creek-side picnic areas as well as a planned community garden.