The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is a beautiful and historic park located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, just a short drive from the town of Aptos and the city of Santa Cruz on the central coast of California. The park offers rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet.
Hidden Beach County Park is a small hard-to-find park in a creek ravine that empties out on a sandy beach in the Rio Del Mar community in Aptos. The park has grass lawns, a kids playground, and picnic tables.
Seascape County Park is a six acre city park that sits high on the bluff above the ocean in the Rio Del Mar area of Aptos. In the park you’ll find open grassy areas, a kids playground, and restrooms making it great for families.
Seacliff State Beach is home of "The Cement Ship," excellent fishing, swimming, surfing, RV camping, and all those stairs ... Seacliff State Beach has something for everyone.
