- 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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6.1 Miles
Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz is a sandy beach that permits dogs as long as they are kept on leashes. The beach is patrolled by life guards, and features fire rings and rest rooms.
6.4 Miles
73%
2441 votes
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Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Road off Branciforte Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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The Santa Cruz Mystery Spot is a unique attraction that seems to defy the laws of physics, including gravity and liquid motion. The Mystery Spot is open throughout the year and is a wonderful destination for all ages.
6.7 Miles
73%
168 votes
Along Beach St. west from San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz, CA
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Santa Cruz Main Beach is a popular tourist destination. It is a clean and inviting beach with beautiful views of the ocean and marine life. There are also volleyball courts on the beach with an amusement park and many local restaurants/bars nearby.
6.7 Miles
Vino Prima Wine Bar has fine wines and interesting entertainment. They sometimes host live music and dance performances at night.
6.7 Miles
Broadwalk Bowl offers a four week learn to bowl program, bowling leagues, and open bowling. The facility also offers parties for all age groups, a bar, and karaoke or a live band five nights a week.
6.8 Miles
There are lots of shops, restaurants and the Sea Lions at the end of the pier. Rent a boat or go on boat rides from Santa Cruz Wharf
6.8 Miles
Venture Quest Day Kayaking offers kayak rentals, sales, classes as well as kayak tours through the Monterey Bay Sanctuary. For those interested in this type of activity they also organize team buildings.
6.8 Miles
85%
27 votes
160 Aviation Way, Suite C, Watsonville, CA 95076
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Skydive Surfcity – Santa Cruz in Watsonville, California provides a scenic experience from miles above. This family run operator flies skydivers above Monterey Bay with a jump zone overlooking the Pacific Ocean, for an experience unlike any other.
6.8 Miles
95%
20 votes
150 Aviation Way, Santa Cruz County Airport., Watsonville, CA 95076
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With tours between Big Sur and Santa Cruz, Specialized Helicopters located in Watsonville, California offers a variety of scenery, including a sky view of Monterey Bay, for any desired sky experience. A friendly staff ensures an easy and enjoyable one of a kind experience.
6.8 Miles
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Wargin Wines
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18 Hangar Way, Ste C, Watsonville, CA 95076
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A boutique style winery with a specialty in Cal-Italia style wines, Wargin Wines offers a focused variety of flavors. Products include award winning red wines, Petit Sirahs, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.