Things to Do with Kids in Aptos, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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25.7 Miles
85% 610 votes
Whale Watching Tours 96 Old Fisherman's Wharf #1, Monterey, CA 93940 MoreLess Info
For those who want to view marine life up close, Princess Monterey Whale Watching is a great pick. They offer guided, informative tours on the sea which are accompnaied by sightings of whales, dolphins, sea lions and more. The staff is friendly and skilled.
25.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Bike Rentals 1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955 MoreLess Info
With Wheel Fun Rentals, visitors can rent Surrey and tandem bicycles that can seat up to six people. The shop hosts bicycle tours that lead visitors near the coastline on a scenic trip through the region.
25.8 Miles
78% 9 votes
Theaters Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Revivals of old plays are popular at California's First Theater. A historical landmark in downtown Monterey.
25.8 Miles
71% 1287 votes
Piers & Boardwalks Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Old Fisherman's Wharf area in Monterey is an area destined for entertainment and relaxation. Some of the things you can do here are whale watching, enjoying live theatre, fishing, sailing, shopping.
25.8 Miles
77% 13 votes
Beaches Hwy 218, Seaside, CA 93955 MoreLess Info
Seaside Beach is actually part of the larger Monterey State Beach Park. This section of the larger beach offers plenty of white sand for playing and lounging as well as a parasailing launch site.
25.8 Miles
- 2 votes
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Beta Park

Parks Vallejo St, St. Elmo Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955 MoreLess Info
Originally established in 1965, Beta Park features a playground with a variety of climbing structures, swings, slides, and other equipment. The park has separate play areas for younger and older kids.
25.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks Laguna Grande Park, 1249 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955 MoreLess Info
Sunday Blues in the Park is a free concert series that features artists including Sista Monica and her Blues Band and Paula Harris and her Blues Band. The concert series runs from July until August.
25.9 Miles
75% 51 votes
History Museums 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
The Museum Of Monterey houses a collection of artefacts which depict the maritime history of Monterey. With a reasonable entry fee and a friendly staff, this museum is a good place to learn some interesting facts about local history.
25.9 Miles
87% 15 votes
History Museums Monterey State Historic Park, Monterey, CA MoreLess Info
Pacific House Museum is a great place to learn about local history. They have organized a timeline which connects the local historical events to those which occurred in the whole country. They also have a collection of Native American artifacts.
25.9 Miles
46% 37 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 95052 MoreLess Info
Buck Shaw Stadium a 10,525-seat soccer stadium that is the current home of the Santa Clara Broncos soccer teams and was the former home of the now defunct Santa Clara football team as well as the Santa Clara baseball team.
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