- 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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Highlands Park
2600 Melendy, Corner of Melendy Dr & Aberdeen Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070
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Highlands Park is the city's main sports complex and provides a range of recreational amenities. These activities include a ball diamond, benches, jogging path, picnic tables, play equipment, restrooms, soccer field and tennis courts.
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Featuring basketball specialists as coaches, Legarza Basketball Camp offers coaching to improve visitors' basketball skills. During these lessons, visitors will learn techniques like footwork, shooting skills, defensive moves, and more.
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Laurel Street Park is a park that offers picnic benches and shade trees to sit under along with a big jungle gym. The park also features a basketball hoop and big open grass area for baseball, soccer or walking dogs.
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Running alongside the banks of Alameda Creek, the Alameda Creek Regional Trail stretches 12 miles, from Niles Canyon to San Francisco Bay. The trail is suitable for running and biking, and motor vehicles are not allowed.
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37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
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At the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, visitors can learn about the history of silent films through artifact and memorabilia displays. The location also hosts film screenings on Saturday nights.
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The mission of the San Carlos Children's Theater is to educate young people on all aspects of theater production while nurturing an appreciation for the arts. The theater works with students ages 5-18 years old.
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Commemorating the completion of the Hetch-Hetchy Dam water transport project in 1934, the Pulgas Water Temple stands to celebrate the delivery of clean water to the area. The temples surrounding park area is a serene and peaceful place to visit or host private events.
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At the Hiller Aviation Museum, tourists can view over 50 aircraft and learn about the history of flight. The location offers access to two display areas that contain both vintage and futuristic aircraft.
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The Niles Canyon Railway offers travelers the chance to enjoy a train or caboose charter ride through Niles Canyon. The rides offer scenic views for riders who are seeking photo opportunities.
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Located on 2.6 acres of residential land, Laureola Park is a public park offering a variety of recreational amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, a playground, picnic areas, and a recreation center.