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Go hiking in Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Relax with a view in Seacliff State Beach
Take the kids to Rio Del Mar State Beach
Soak up the sunshine at Manresa State Beach
See the Exhibits at the Aptos History Museum
Watch a show at the Cabrillo College Theatre
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Marianne's Ice Cream
Get a massage at Santa Cruz Massage Harbor
Have dinner at Aptos Street BBQ
Order tacos at Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
Go on a guided tour with Santa Cruz Bike Tour
Play a round of golf at Seascape Golf Course
Take a tour of Nicholson Vineyards
- Aptos, located in Monterey Bay, is just a few miles south of Santa Cruz in the county of the same name.
- With the tall redwoods that make California famous around the world in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, as well as sandy seaside beaches with great sunset views of the Pacific Ocean, Aptos has outdoor attractions aplenty.
- Aptos is 50 minutes from Monterey (35.1 miles via CA-1 N and CA-1).
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