- Our list of the best things to do in Aptos, California, features the top 321 nearby activities — including 119 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Aptos, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Aptos, CA , followed by 301 popular activities in nearby cities, including Santa Cruz, Gilroy, San Jose, Saratoga, Morgan Hill, Pacific Grove, Los Gatos, Watsonville, Capitola, Cupertino, Salinas, Marina, Campbell, Monterey, Seaside, Big Sur and Marina del Rey
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Event offering local chefs’ specialties, beer sampling and full-day lineup of live entertainment
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Visitors of the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park will be able to go hiking, jogging, and biking. Additionally, the site offers picnic areas, barbeque pits, and access to a trail camp site.
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At Manresa State Beach, visitors will be able to enjoy recreational activities, surf fishing, and surfing. This site, which features a large amount of sea and sand, features changing weather conditions. Layered clothing is encouraged.
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The Seacliff State Beach is known for the being the resting place for the concrete skeleton of the Palo Alto, a ship built in 1917. Guests can visit the beach and fish off the pier.
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Santa Cruz Bike Tours offers guided cycling tours of the local area, including the coast, the redwood forests, and other scenic routes. It offers a wide variety of tours, some of which combine biking with sailing.
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Open for private tastings by contact and appointment, Salamandre Wine Cellars is a quaint and cozy establishment with a new take on wine. Wines include Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Primitivo, and many more.
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Located on the Cabrillo campus, Cabrillo Stage has been performing Broadway caliber musical productions for over thirty years. From Disney to pop culture musicals, each season provides enjoyable dynamic performances. After performance discussions and seasonal subscriptions are available.
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Visitors can enjoy a wide stretch of beach with fire pits at Rio Del Mar Beach. The beach is close to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and leashed dogs are allowed.
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Situated on 10.3 acres of land, Aptos Village Park is a site of family picnics, weddings, and weekend music festivals. The park features picnic tables, a gazebo, and a lawn area that is open to the public.
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Offering a variety of movies in a small, intimate setting, Aptos Cinemas features current popular movies as well as art house, foreign, and independent films. The theater sells some unusual concessions, as well, including cupcakes.
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The Aptos Museum is a historical museum featuring a collection of local artifacts, photographs, and information. The museum offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs for students. The museum also maintains a gift shop.