Guidebook for Aptos
Sightseeing
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdBeautiful train ride through the Redwoods with guided tour.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park is California's oldest State Park, established in 1902. Home to the largest continuous stand of ancient coast redwoods south of San Francisco.
230 locals recommend
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayBig Basin Redwoods State Park is California's oldest State Park, established in 1902. Home to the largest continuous stand of ancient coast redwoods south of San Francisco.
Point Lobos
Point LobosThe Greatest Meeting of Land and Water in the World.
Stores, sightseeing, restaurants. http://montereywharf.com/index.php
23 locals recommend
Fishermans Wharf
Fishermans WharfStores, sightseeing, restaurants. http://montereywharf.com/index.php
Pleasure Point boasts surfing events perfect for spectators and nearly a dozen famous breaks making it the ideal destination for skilled surfers and a perfect addition to a Santa Cruz beach vacation.
116 locals recommend
Pleasure Point
Pleasure Point boasts surfing events perfect for spectators and nearly a dozen famous breaks making it the ideal destination for skilled surfers and a perfect addition to a Santa Cruz beach vacation.
Año Nuevo State Park’s rich variety of natural and cultural resources draws visitors from around the world. The park’s Natural Preserve offers an extraordinary wilderness experience.
Ano Nuevo State Park Rd
Año Nuevo State Park’s rich variety of natural and cultural resources draws visitors from around the world. The park’s Natural Preserve offers an extraordinary wilderness experience.
A dramatic cliff face south of Santa Cruz leads to the old brick lighthouse (which houses the Surfing Museum). The surfing monument was commissioned and dedicated in 1992. Titled "To Honor Surfing,"
Lighthouse Field bathroom
A dramatic cliff face south of Santa Cruz leads to the old brick lighthouse (which houses the Surfing Museum). The surfing monument was commissioned and dedicated in 1992. Titled "To Honor Surfing,"
A dramatic cliff face south of Santa Cruz leads to the old brick lighthouse (which houses the Surfing Museum). The surfing monument was commissioned and dedicated in 1992. Titled "To Honor Surfing,"
75 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrA dramatic cliff face south of Santa Cruz leads to the old brick lighthouse (which houses the Surfing Museum). The surfing monument was commissioned and dedicated in 1992. Titled "To Honor Surfing,"
The park offers rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet.
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadThe park offers rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet.
Arts & Culture
The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. Come experience these phenomena for yourself!
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdThe Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz, California. Come experience these phenomena for yourself!
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is an oceanfront amusement park in Santa Cruz, California. It is one of the few seaside parks on the West Coast of the United States.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThe Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is an oceanfront amusement park in Santa Cruz, California. It is one of the few seaside parks on the West Coast of the United States.
Drinks & Nightlife
Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
21 Seascape VillageGood food great location.
Elegant yet casual dining room offer a wide array of traditional & contemporary American eats.
40 locals recommend
Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Resort
1 Seascape Resort DrElegant yet casual dining room offer a wide array of traditional & contemporary American eats.
Food Scene
Seascape Beach Resort
1 Seascape Resort DrWhat a hidden gem in the beach town of Aptos.
Ground Control Coffeehouse & Eatery
10 Seascape BlvdCoffee shop.
Every city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity.Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America"
19 locals recommend
The Sardine Factory
701 Wave StEvery city has that one can’t miss restaurant, where celebrities feel at home and every other guest feels like a celebrity.Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "Best Wine List in America"
Located beside lush Soquel Creek in Capitola-by-the-Sea, the world-famous Shadowbrook Restaurant is best reached by its own quaint cable car or a meandering garden path.
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdLocated beside lush Soquel Creek in Capitola-by-the-Sea, the world-famous Shadowbrook Restaurant is best reached by its own quaint cable car or a meandering garden path.
Shopping
This shopping center includes a market and deli, liquor store, coffee shop, seasonal Farmer’s Market and a variety of great restaurants.Conveniences include a dry cleaner, ATM machine, fitness center.
6 locals recommend
Seascape Village Shopping Center
16 Seascape VillageThis shopping center includes a market and deli, liquor store, coffee shop, seasonal Farmer’s Market and a variety of great restaurants.Conveniences include a dry cleaner, ATM machine, fitness center.
Everything Else
Seascape Sports Club features twelve Championship Tennis Courts, including one Clay Court, and a Paddle Tennis Court; a state-of-the-art Fitness Center.Magnificent ocean views and complete Swim Center
6 locals recommend
Seascape Sports Club
1505 Seascape BlvdSeascape Sports Club features twelve Championship Tennis Courts, including one Clay Court, and a Paddle Tennis Court; a state-of-the-art Fitness Center.Magnificent ocean views and complete Swim Center