- 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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Robert E Wooley Peninsula Park overlooks the San Pablo Bay and Anza Lagoon. Facilities at the park include hiking, picnicking areas, cycling paths, kayaking launch points, fresh and saltwater fishing, and bird watching.
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Lighthouse enthusiasts flock to Point Sur State Historic Park in Big Sur, California, which features a large refurbished lighthouse. Tours are available, including moonlit excursions and day trips. Children under age 5 are free, and those aged 6-17 receive a discounted rate.
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Hike the trails in Partington Cove, over a wooden bridge and through a wood tunnel to the cove, where a swim spot, and wildlife viewing opportunities await.
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A movie theater featuring 12 auditoriums, Century at Hayward displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reserved seats and a lobby cafe with food and drinks.
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Featuring 23 camp site units, Ponderosa Campground is in a scenic natural area with a trout stream, a variety of trees, including pine, oak, and sycamore trees. The campground features running water and a picnic area.
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Jade Cove Beach
Los Padres National Forest, Highway 1, 3.3 mi N of Gorda, 9.7 mi S of Lucia, Big Sur, CA 93920
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Located next to a campground, Jade Cove Beach provides visitors with the opportunity to find jade pieces in its stony shore. The beach is accessible by a steep trail with a rope.
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Guests can interact with wildlife and participate in a variety of educational programs at the Sulphur Creek Nature Center. The center also provides wildlife rehabilitation services and hosts birthday parties.
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Opened for performances 52 weeks per year, the Bankhead Theater has 500 seats available for its visitors. It hosts mainly performances of the local artists.
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A movie multiplex with thirteen auditoriums, Livermore 13 Cinemas screens first-run Hollywood films. The theater features all-stadium seating with rocking seats, as well as digital video and sound. Matinees and discount packages are available.
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Kennedy Park offers a variety of family-friendly activities from picnic tables to train rides to a merry-go-round. The park's Triple Pines Ranch petting zoo features goats, chickens, ducks and ponies.