Aptos Travel Guide

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You'll be hard pressed to find an uncrowded #beach in the Santa Cruz/Capitola area but New Brighton is a must visit anyway. Beautiful sandy beach, sail boats, parasailing, volleyball, camping and a #lighthouse ! You just can't beat it.
Seacliff is a California State Beach located off Highway 1 in the town of Aptos about 5 miles south of Santa Cruz, on State Park Drive. The beach is most known for the concrete ship SS Palo Alto lying in the water. After the recent storms the ship broke in half and it's sinking. 
#Beachbound

Where to stay in Aptos

The pavllion has habitate that attract Hummingbirds and Toucans.

Rio del Mar

While visiting Rio del Mar, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Seascape Golf Club.

Rio del Mar
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Seacliff

If you're spending some time in Seacliff, Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

Aptos Village
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.782.922 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
Rp1.782.922
Rp2.070.297 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,034 reviews)
Great spot. Lovely grounds. Very Safe. No elevator so stay in shape! We stay often to visit friends in area. Central location. It’s a nice hidden place away from crowds. Walking distraction grocery store.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

4 out of 5
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is Rp4.283.698 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp4.283.698
Rp5.967.404 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free valet parking, 3 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (885 reviews)
Location & amenities

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp1.988.890 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
Rp1.988.890
Rp2.301.383 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,174 reviews)
Love staying here

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

3 out of 5
5250 Highway 9 Felton CA
Stay at this beach cabin in Felton. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads ...
9/10 Wonderful! (468 reviews)
The cabin was very very cozy. In the parking was great. I absolutely love this place.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Fern River Resort
Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown

Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown

4 out of 5
77 N Almaden Ave San Jose CA
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour business centre. Popular attractions SAP Center at ...
6.4/10 (36 reviews)
This location was great! The bed was comfortable and the apartment was clean. Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown
Mays Luxury Farm Stays

Mays Luxury Farm Stays

2 out of 5
295 SNOW CREST RD. Los Gatos CA
Stay at this cabin in Los Gatos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Castle Rock State Park and Castle Rock Falls are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
We had a great time and really enjoyed it

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Mays Luxury Farm Stays
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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