- 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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Farallones Park is a family-oriented park that features a playground for kids with a large play structure, paved walking paths, and a small picnic area that includes a barbecue grill.
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Elwood Williams II Park is a local community park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. Guests commonly attend baseball games at the baseball diamond or enjoy spending time in nature at the park.
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Cannery Row Heritage Rail Car is an old train car that is open for visitors. Learn more about railroad history and see an authentic historical rail car.
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Part of a collection of historic buildings, the Cooper-Molera Adobe offers you the opportunity to explore and learn about the Cooper family who lived there. The museum store also sells replicas of old-fashioned items.
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Garrapata beach is a quiet beach on the coast of Monterey. Dogs are welcome.
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Partington Point is a cape in Monterey County, California.It's a dirt road that leads westward to an obvious fork. The right fork leads to a tiny rock-strewn beach at Partington Creek's mouth.
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Part of a collection of historic buildings, Stevenson House is where Robert Louis Stevenson penned some of his most famous works. Here you can view a collection of memorabilia dedicated to his life.
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Even though Andrew Molera State Park is a relatively undeveloped area of Big Sur, it is still quite popular. Both hiking and beach combing are common activities at the park.
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559 Pacific St. and Jefferson and Madison streets, Monterey, CA
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Located in the heart of Old Monterey, the Monterey Museum of Art, includes eight galleries featuring American and early California paintings, photography, and contemporary art. With an impressive permanent collection, the museum also features world-renowned traveling exhibits and presentations.
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Along with breathtaking views, the Waterfront provides a great place to take nature walks or enjoy watching sea creatures such as seals and whales. With access to the beach, you can also get you feet wet or catch a bite at an oceanfront restaurant.