- 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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The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge is close to the city, yet it provides an escape into nature. Over 80 species make their homes here, including ducks, loons, and geese.
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Archery Only is an archery shop that offers individual lessons, an archery range club, and a fully stocked pro shop. The shop sells hunting, compound, traditional, target, and recreational bows.
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825 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063
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A 20-screen movie theater, Redwood Downtown 20 and XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, an XD auditorium and a lobby cafe with food and beverages.
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1 Marshlands Road, Fremont, CA 94555
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Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is 30,000 acres and is home to millions of migratory birds and endangered species. It has 30 miles of hiking trails, and fishing, boating and hunting are permitted in some areas.
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2200 Broadway St, Redwood City, CA 94063
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Celebrating Redwood City's rich heritage, San Mateo County History Museum features interesting exhibits and displays for visitors of all ages. It is also a popular field trip destination for schools and youth groups.
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Central Park contains softball and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, four playground areas, a golf course, and a water park. The location also contains a dog park and picnic areas.
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Broadway By The Bay is a musical theater company that puts on many full-scale productions throughout the year using local talent. Alcohol can be bought at the concession stand and brought into the show.
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Located in front of a historic 1910 courthouse with Greek Revival architecture, Courthouse Square is a town square that hosts community events. Visitors can attend local concerts, festivals, and art shows in the square.
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2120 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
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Each season, The Dragon Theatre offers a variety of plays on the main stage, as well as a second stage for additional performances. The theater also organizes improvisation classes that visitors can enroll in.
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La Petite Playhouse offers an assortment of indoor obstacles and climbing structures for children to play in. The playhouse is ocean themed, featuring slides, fields, and tubes to climb in.