Aptos, California Travel Information

Aptos and Capitola At the northern end of the great crescent of Monterey Bay, the Pacific shoreline sweeps westerly, taking Highway 1 with it. Here beaches and surf lie south of the highway, with inland farms and mounta... Aptos , CA

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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campgrounds Draining a huge portion of the southern Santa Cruz Mountains, the San Lorenzo River cuts a narrow gorge 500 feet deep less than 10 miles from downtown Santa Cruz. Lush redwood forest fills this moist ... Santa Cruz, CA

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Manresa Uplands State Beach Campground Manresa Uplands State Beach offers the best in beach tent camping in Southern California. In fact, RVs are not even allowed. Cars must be parked in a designated lot a few hundred yards away from the s... Aptos, CA

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Forest of Nisene Marks / Sand Point Overlook (Distance: 0.2 mi) The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is a popular attraction for mountain bikers and hikers. Its rugged terrain is nearly untouched from its original state. Shaped by the fault lines that bisect th...

Santa Cruz, CA - Mountain Biking - length:17 mi

The Forest of Nisene Marks Out-and-Back (Distance: 0.4 mi) This ride offers something for all riding abilities. Ride through a regenerating redwood forest on a well-graded dirt road. The lower section offers a smooth and pleasant ride for beginners. Intermedi...

Aptos, CA - Mountain Biking - length:16.2 mi

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - Five Finger Falls Bike & Hike (Distance: 0.4 mi) This combination ride and hike leads into The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park along Aptos Creek Fire Road. After biking in along a fairly gentle uphill grade for about 4 ½miles,a bike rack is locate...

Aptos, CA - Mountain Biking - length:14 mi

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park - Sand Point Overlook (Distance: 0.7 mi) In the early part of the twentieth century logging operations were in full swing in Santa Cruz County and particularly so on land which is now The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park .The Loma Prieta Lu...

Aptos, CA - Mountain Biking - length:18 mi

Nisene Marks - Sand Point Ride (Distance: 0.8 mi) On any given weekend when the weather is dry, this 17.6-mile out-and-back (8.8 miles each way) in the Forest of Nisene Marks is an immensely popular and pleasant workout. And if you’re single and want...

Santa Cruz, CA - Mountain Biking - length:17.6 mi

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Seascape Seascape Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6034 yards, par 71 1.6 miles from center of Aptos, California

De Laveaga De Laveaga Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6010 yards, par 72 5.5 miles from center of Aptos, California

Pasatiempo Pasatiempo Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6439 yards, par 70 6.8 miles from center of Aptos, California

Valley Gardens Valley Gardens Golf Course Public, 9 holes 1785 yards, par 31 8.1 miles from center of Aptos, California

Spring Hills Spring Hills Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6218 yards, par 71 8.6 miles from center of Aptos, California

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