Guidebook for Aptos
Food Scene
Everything is amazing here. Some things, like the Key Lime Pie could be considered life changing :)
155 locals recommend
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveEverything is amazing here. Some things, like the Key Lime Pie could be considered life changing :)
The Buttery
702 Soquel AveAnother fantastic bakery/breakfast stop.
Soif
105 Walnut AveGreat food and great wines!
Betty's is a Santa Cruz food icon. Lots of burgers to choose from around here, but we like Betty's!
14 locals recommend
Betty's Eat Inn
1222 Pacific AveBetty's is a Santa Cruz food icon. Lots of burgers to choose from around here, but we like Betty's!
Relatively new high end restaurant (there are not a lot down here). So far we think it lives up to the hype.
25 locals recommend
Persephone
7945 Soquel DrRelatively new high end restaurant (there are not a lot down here). So far we think it lives up to the hype.
Laili
101 Cooper StFantastic Indian food!
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StFun GastroPub next to Fun little shopping area
This place has our favorite nachos....and burritos...and tacos!
6 locals recommend
Planet Fresh Gourmet Burritos
1003 Cedar StThis place has our favorite nachos....and burritos...and tacos!
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a brewery, no it's a winery... Fantastic self-serve all in one hang out in downtown Santa Cruz. They also have Ciders!
20 locals recommend
Pour Taproom
110 Cooper StIt's a brewery, no it's a winery... Fantastic self-serve all in one hang out in downtown Santa Cruz. They also have Ciders!
Parks & Nature
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrGorgeous!
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadGorgeous!
Arts & Culture
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E Cliff DrFun for kids!
Essentials
Deluxe Foods of Aptos
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdMy favorite market!
Everything Else
Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference DrFun Family Adventure!
Shopping
Bookshop Santa Cruz
1520 Pacific AveWorld Class Book Destination ~ Good books, good people