Seacliff Travel Guide
Aptos
Popular places to visit
Seacliff State Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Rio Del Mar Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
Seascape Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Aptos at Seascape Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
New Brighton State Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Potbelly Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cabrillo College
Explore the campus of Cabrillo College during your stay in Aptos. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.
Things to do
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Seacliff
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"Beautiful property, very clean, pool area is outstanding. The only thing that could be improved upon is bathroom- grout and bathtub starting to look a little worn and dirty so could use a refresh- but compared to everything else dream inn has to offer, this is minor."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"Conveniently located near the boardwalk. Staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel is always clean."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Fabulous 4-night stay ."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
"Beautiful location! Short hike through the forest was awesome! Dog friendly. My key didn’t work to get into the hot tub. And room service was great but didn’t open the wine. I should have noticed but didnt. Plumbing issues. I enjoyed my visit overall"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"My stay here was excellent. I stayed in one of the full view ocean rooms and it defintely met every expectation. The bathroom was large and had double sinks. The bathrobes were soft. Turn down service was great and so were the other amenities like complimentary snacks and water. I avoided Santa Cruz ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
"The location of the property was ideal. The Trex deck with outdoor patio furniture situated right outside my hotel room was perfect as was the view of the ocean, the Wharf, and the Boardwalk."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seacliff
Aptos Village
Aptos Village might not have many top sights, but Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rio del Mar
While visiting Rio del Mar, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Seascape Golf Club.
