Cindy And Steve's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hiking, mountain biking, local nature experience within walking distance
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadHiking, mountain biking, local nature experience within walking distance
Amazing sea life that is native to our beautiful Monterey Bay Area
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowAmazing sea life that is native to our beautiful Monterey Bay Area
Food scene
Just a few minutes up the road, our favorite place to spend the evening for dinner, walk on the beach and enjoy live music at one of the local bars or wine bar
151 locals recommend
Capitola
Just a few minutes up the road, our favorite place to spend the evening for dinner, walk on the beach and enjoy live music at one of the local bars or wine bar
Amusement Park
Historic amusement park right on the beach with lots of rides, food, games and views
Historic Beach Boardwalk you can visit for free and pay for only rides you want to try
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StHistoric Beach Boardwalk you can visit for free and pay for only rides you want to try
Beach & Walking Trail
You can walk straight down from the house to this local beach. Enjoy the long walk on the beach or on the trail. there are two restaurants and a small grocery store as well as summer rental shop for bikes and boogie boards.
97 locals recommend
Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveYou can walk straight down from the house to this local beach. Enjoy the long walk on the beach or on the trail. there are two restaurants and a small grocery store as well as summer rental shop for bikes and boogie boards.
City advice
Getting around
Local area
Easy walking area if you don’t want to leave Aptos. You can even follow the railroad tracks down the street into Seacliff. Lots of restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores