Guidebook for Aptos

Karen
Guidebook for Aptos

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This is an excellent beach access spot minutes away. We go there every morning.
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Hidden Beach Park
660 Cliff Dr
16 lokalaca preporučuje
This is an excellent beach access spot minutes away. We go there every morning.
PARK ACROSS THE STREET FROM THIS ADDRESS.
518 Santa Marguarita Dr
518 Santa Marguarita Drive
PARK ACROSS THE STREET FROM THIS ADDRESS.
I am a member here. You can get a day pass for $10. Nice facility with pools, gym, tennis courts.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Seascape Sports Club
1505 Seascape Blvd
6 lokalaca preporučuje
I am a member here. You can get a day pass for $10. Nice facility with pools, gym, tennis courts.
You can see the parking lot of this course from the top deck. Great course. Check out Golfzing for green fee deals.
28 lokalaca preporučuje
Seascape Golf Club
610 Clubhouse Dr
28 lokalaca preporučuje
You can see the parking lot of this course from the top deck. Great course. Check out Golfzing for green fee deals.
BEST FARMER'S MARKET SATURDAY MORNINGS!
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Student Activities Center
6500 Soquel Dr
15 lokalaca preporučuje
BEST FARMER'S MARKET SATURDAY MORNINGS!
PARKING FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE TO PEBBLE BEACH ATT GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Marina
PARKING FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE TO PEBBLE BEACH ATT GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Makes great pinots.
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Windy Oaks Winery
550 Hazel Dell Rd
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Makes great pinots.
Nice affordable course in the redwoods.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club
16901 Big Basin Hwy
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Nice affordable course in the redwoods.
Poor Man's Pebble. Book ahead!
25 lokalaca preporučuje
Pacific Grove Golf Links
77 Asilomar Ave
25 lokalaca preporučuje
Poor Man's Pebble. Book ahead!
This is probably the best succulent nursery in the area. It is difficult to find, so plug the address into GPS. Pick up a 10% coupon for the Pot Shop Moss Landing while you're there.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Succulent Gardens - Nursery and Demonstration Gardens
2133 Elkhorn Rd
9 lokalaca preporučuje
This is probably the best succulent nursery in the area. It is difficult to find, so plug the address into GPS. Pick up a 10% coupon for the Pot Shop Moss Landing while you're there.

Essentials

Closest store to the house. Really nice store, but more expensive than say, Safeway, which is off of State Park Exiit.
78 lokalaca preporučuje
Deluxe Foods of Aptos
783 Rio Del Mar Blvd
78 lokalaca preporučuje
Closest store to the house. Really nice store, but more expensive than say, Safeway, which is off of State Park Exiit.
Famous meats and sausages.
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Corralitos Market & Sausage Co
569 Corralitos Rd
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Famous meats and sausages.
Gotta love TJ's.
165 lokalaca preporučuje
Trader Joe's
700 Front St
165 lokalaca preporučuje
Gotta love TJ's.

Shopping

Safeway, Coffee House, Theater, KFC and more stores.
Rancho Del Mar
Rancho Del Mar
Safeway, Coffee House, Theater, KFC and more stores.
NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER-- Palapas Mex Seafood Restaurant, Village Host Pizza, more stores.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Seascape Village Shopping Center
16 Seascape Village
6 lokalaca preporučuje
NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER-- Palapas Mex Seafood Restaurant, Village Host Pizza, more stores.
Old Downtown Santa Cruz. Shops, Bars, Theaters, Freaks.
88 lokalaca preporučuje
Pacific Avenue
Pacific Avenue
88 lokalaca preporučuje
Old Downtown Santa Cruz. Shops, Bars, Theaters, Freaks.
Shop 'til you drop.
103 lokalaca preporučuje
Gilroy Premium Outlets
681 Leavesley Rd
103 lokalaca preporučuje
Shop 'til you drop.
This is an excellent place to buy pots and other garden type deco. It is right at Moss Landing Harbor.
PotStop Pot Stop
1956 CA-1
This is an excellent place to buy pots and other garden type deco. It is right at Moss Landing Harbor.

Food Scene

The Resort has a restaurant with killer views, nice lounge and a path down to the beach.
27 lokalaca preporučuje
Seascape Beach Resort
1 Seascape Resort Dr
27 lokalaca preporučuje
The Resort has a restaurant with killer views, nice lounge and a path down to the beach.
Good chinese.
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Panda Inn
783 Rio Del Mar Blvd
13 lokalaca preporučuje
Good chinese.
LOVE THIS THAI PLACE!! My favorite local restaurant!
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Bangkok West
2505 Cabrillo College Dr
11 lokalaca preporučuje
LOVE THIS THAI PLACE!! My favorite local restaurant!
CAPITOLA ESPLANADE IS A MUST SEE! SIT OUTSIDE AND DRINK IN THE OCEAN. COCONUT PRAWNS YUMMY!
50 lokalaca preporučuje
Paradise Beach Grille
215 Esplanade
50 lokalaca preporučuje
CAPITOLA ESPLANADE IS A MUST SEE! SIT OUTSIDE AND DRINK IN THE OCEAN. COCONUT PRAWNS YUMMY!
BEST HAPPY HOUR DURING THE WEEK! SIT UPSTAIRS ON THE DECK OVERLOOKING THE HARBOR. SMOKED SALMON WITH WASABI SO GOOD!
276 lokalaca preporučuje
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr
276 lokalaca preporučuje
BEST HAPPY HOUR DURING THE WEEK! SIT UPSTAIRS ON THE DECK OVERLOOKING THE HARBOR. SMOKED SALMON WITH WASABI SO GOOD!
THIS IS A LOCAL LANDMARK AND A TRUE GEM. STROLL DOWN THRU THE GARDENS AND TAKE THE GONDOLA BACK UP. I LIKE TO DO APPS AT THE TABLE BY THE WATER.
205 lokalaca preporučuje
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Rd
205 lokalaca preporučuje
THIS IS A LOCAL LANDMARK AND A TRUE GEM. STROLL DOWN THRU THE GARDENS AND TAKE THE GONDOLA BACK UP. I LIKE TO DO APPS AT THE TABLE BY THE WATER.
BEST SPLURGE BRUNCH! BAYVIEW LOUNGE GREAT SPOT FOR SUNSET APPS AND DRINKS.
30 lokalaca preporučuje
The Spa at Chaminade
1 Chaminade Ln
30 lokalaca preporučuje
BEST SPLURGE BRUNCH! BAYVIEW LOUNGE GREAT SPOT FOR SUNSET APPS AND DRINKS.
Good place to stop for coffee and stretch.
219 lokalaca preporučuje
Државни парк Вајлдер Ранч
1401 Coast Rd
219 lokalaca preporučuje
Good place to stop for coffee and stretch.
You have to know where it is to go there. Awesome cioppino! Local's fave.
123 lokalaca preporučuje
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt Street
123 lokalaca preporučuje
You have to know where it is to go there. Awesome cioppino! Local's fave.
Close to home, mexican seafood with nice views on patio. Try the Pulp Friction Margarita and the Orange Juice Prawns.
59 lokalaca preporučuje
Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
21 Seascape Village
59 lokalaca preporučuje
Close to home, mexican seafood with nice views on patio. Try the Pulp Friction Margarita and the Orange Juice Prawns.
Sit on the patio for an awesome view while you dine. Then take the paved trail down to the beach. They will even shuttle you back up.
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Resort
1 Seascape Resort Dr
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Sit on the patio for an awesome view while you dine. Then take the paved trail down to the beach. They will even shuttle you back up.
A super cute, very special place!
46 lokalaca preporučuje
Casanova
5th Avenue
46 lokalaca preporučuje
A super cute, very special place!
Great food, good service.
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Montrio Bistro
414 Calle Principal
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Great food, good service.
Great location. Spicy ahi was wonderful!
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Chart House
444 Cannery Row
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Great location. Spicy ahi was wonderful!
Always busy, good bakery and food to take to the beach.
155 lokalaca preporučuje
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Ave
155 lokalaca preporučuje
Always busy, good bakery and food to take to the beach.
Busy breakfast place close to home.
42 lokalaca preporučuje
Red Apple Café
783 Rio Del Mar Blvd
42 lokalaca preporučuje
Busy breakfast place close to home.
Plan to come on "birthday night" for free prime rib! Or, local's specials monday thru friday.
68 lokalaca preporučuje
Zelda's on the Beach
203 Esplanade
68 lokalaca preporučuje
Plan to come on "birthday night" for free prime rib! Or, local's specials monday thru friday.
Serve yourself frozen yogurt.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Yogurtland
1955 41st Ave
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Serve yourself frozen yogurt.
Restaurant for upscale, Cafe for casual. Known for fab desserts.
71 lokalaca preporučuje
Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar Blvd
71 lokalaca preporučuje
Restaurant for upscale, Cafe for casual. Known for fab desserts.
Quaint little place, cozy, upscale.
79 lokalaca preporučuje
Café Sparrow
8042 Soquel Dr
79 lokalaca preporučuje
Quaint little place, cozy, upscale.
Pizza by the slice.
141 lokalaca preporučuje
Pizza My Heart
209 Esplanade
141 lokalaca preporučuje
Pizza by the slice.
Clint Eastwood's place.
59 lokalaca preporučuje
Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores St
59 lokalaca preporučuje
Clint Eastwood's place.
Casual lunch with killer views or nice dinner at the Pacific's Edge.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Highlands Inn
120 Highlands Dr
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Casual lunch with killer views or nice dinner at the Pacific's Edge.
Stop in for a cocktail or coffee and an app. Amazing views!
94 lokalaca preporučuje
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1
94 lokalaca preporučuje
Stop in for a cocktail or coffee and an app. Amazing views!
Amazing location.
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Post Ranch Inn
47900 CA-1
11 lokalaca preporučuje
Amazing location.
Old time Continental Cuisine. Been there since before I was born.
38 lokalaca preporučuje
Scopazzi's
13300 Big Basin Way
38 lokalaca preporučuje
Old time Continental Cuisine. Been there since before I was born.
Long established asian on the West Side.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
O'mei
2316 Mission St
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Long established asian on the West Side.
Good food on the Santa Cruz Wharf. But they only take cash.
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Riva Fish House
31 Municipal Wharf
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Good food on the Santa Cruz Wharf. But they only take cash.
Locals Favorite! I like to sit at the taco bar.
37 lokalaca preporučuje
El Palomar Restaurant
1336 Pacific Ave
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Locals Favorite! I like to sit at the taco bar.
Special place to have lunch.
45 lokalaca preporučuje
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay
1 Miramontes Point Rd
45 lokalaca preporučuje
Special place to have lunch.
Fond memories of lunches and dinners with special people.
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Moss Beach
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Fond memories of lunches and dinners with special people.
Stop for Brunch on the way up or down the coast.
285 lokalaca preporučuje
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos Ave
285 lokalaca preporučuje
Stop for Brunch on the way up or down the coast.
Right at the mouth of Moss Landing Harbor. Halibut Picatta is yummy!
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Pacific Grill
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Right at the mouth of Moss Landing Harbor. Halibut Picatta is yummy!
Mexican Food at Moss Landing Harbor.
51 lokalaca preporučuje
The Whole Enchilada Market Place
7902 CA-1
51 lokalaca preporučuje
Mexican Food at Moss Landing Harbor.
GUEST FAVORITE FOR AWESOME BBQ. GO EARLY. THEY SELL OUT OF EVERYTHING.
95 lokalaca preporučuje
Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos St
95 lokalaca preporučuje
GUEST FAVORITE FOR AWESOME BBQ. GO EARLY. THEY SELL OUT OF EVERYTHING.
NEW "COMFORT FOOD" LOCAL RESTAURANT. GOOD REVIEWS FROM GUESTS.
59 lokalaca preporučuje
The Hideout
9051 Soquel Dr
59 lokalaca preporučuje
NEW "COMFORT FOOD" LOCAL RESTAURANT. GOOD REVIEWS FROM GUESTS.
MOST EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR MONTEREY.
68 lokalaca preporučuje
Passionfish
701 Lighthouse Ave
68 lokalaca preporučuje
MOST EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR MONTEREY.

Sightseeing

Go see the Cement Ship.
97 lokalaca preporučuje
Сеаклиф Стате Беацх
State Park Drive
97 lokalaca preporučuje
Go see the Cement Ship.
GO WALKING, BIKE RIDING, PICNIC, RELAX.
272 lokalaca preporučuje
Државни парк Нисене Маркс
Aptos Creek Road
272 lokalaca preporučuje
GO WALKING, BIKE RIDING, PICNIC, RELAX.
MY FAVORITE DRIVE ON THE PLANET! NO OTHER COASTLINE LIKE IT. AMAZING!!
332 lokalaca preporučuje
Big Sur
332 lokalaca preporučuje
MY FAVORITE DRIVE ON THE PLANET! NO OTHER COASTLINE LIKE IT. AMAZING!!
WORLD FAMOUS STRETCH OF COASTLINE. BREATH TAKING!!
39 lokalaca preporučuje
17 Mile Dr
17 Mile Drive
39 lokalaca preporučuje
WORLD FAMOUS STRETCH OF COASTLINE. BREATH TAKING!!
Great tourist location. Whale watching and walking path along this glorious stretch of coastline. I have an office here. Lucky me!!
46 lokalaca preporučuje
Pebble Beach
46 lokalaca preporučuje
Great tourist location. Whale watching and walking path along this glorious stretch of coastline. I have an office here. Lucky me!!
A rustic park. Hike a half mile to the water. Nice!
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Државни парк Андрју Молера
45500 CA-1
40 lokalaca preporučuje
A rustic park. Hike a half mile to the water. Nice!
Државни парк Лимекилн
63025 CA-1
Nice picnic spot.
Up in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
230 lokalaca preporučuje
Државни парк Биг Басин Редвудс
21600 Big Basin Way
230 lokalaca preporučuje
Up in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Lover's Point is Lovely!
127 lokalaca preporučuje
Lovers Point
631 Ocean View Blvd
127 lokalaca preporučuje
Lover's Point is Lovely!
Historic Monterey by Old Fisherman's Wharf. Right across from my Monterey office.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Custom House Plaza
Custom House Plaza
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Historic Monterey by Old Fisherman's Wharf. Right across from my Monterey office.
Beautiful spot to walk around. Tennis courts overlooking the Pacific.
67 lokalaca preporučuje
University of California at Santa Cruz
Arboretum Road
67 lokalaca preporučuje
Beautiful spot to walk around. Tennis courts overlooking the Pacific.
Local's beach close to home.
Beer Can Beach
Local's beach close to home.
Nice beach.
55 lokalaca preporučuje
Manresa State Beach
1445 San Andreas Rd
55 lokalaca preporučuje
Nice beach.
This is where the Monarch Butterflies come to winter.
261 lokalaca preporučuje
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff Dr
261 lokalaca preporučuje
This is where the Monarch Butterflies come to winter.
Stop off on your way to or from the City. Super Cute! Super Quaint! The village that time forgot.
42 lokalaca preporučuje
Pescadero
42 lokalaca preporučuje
Stop off on your way to or from the City. Super Cute! Super Quaint! The village that time forgot.
Ride the Big Dipper. Summer Concert Series on Friday nights during the summer.
745 lokalaca preporučuje
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
745 lokalaca preporučuje
Ride the Big Dipper. Summer Concert Series on Friday nights during the summer.
Stop to picnic on the way to or from the City.
27 lokalaca preporučuje
San Gregorio State Beach
Cabrillo Hwy S
27 lokalaca preporučuje
Stop to picnic on the way to or from the City.
Go kayaking on the estuarine for a relaxing day of watching birds, sea otters and other happy wild life.
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Go kayaking on the estuarine for a relaxing day of watching birds, sea otters and other happy wild life.
Gorgeous Nature Preserve.
309 lokalaca preporučuje
Државни природни резерват Поинт Лобос
62 CA-1
309 lokalaca preporučuje
Gorgeous Nature Preserve.
Light a candle and say a prayer at the Mission.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
19 Franklin St
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Light a candle and say a prayer at the Mission.
Spend a day on the water on this beautiful catamaran.
45 lokalaca preporučuje
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park Way
45 lokalaca preporučuje
Spend a day on the water on this beautiful catamaran.
A MUST DO! This trail runs for miles along the breathtaking Monterey coastline. Bring a bike, rent a bike or Surrey there or just stroll. So picturesque!
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
10 lokalaca preporučuje
A MUST DO! This trail runs for miles along the breathtaking Monterey coastline. Bring a bike, rent a bike or Surrey there or just stroll. So picturesque!
Good place to rent equipment and plan excursions.
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Adventures by The Sea
299 Cannery Row
24 lokalaca preporučuje
Good place to rent equipment and plan excursions.
A GUEST FAVORITE! Paddle Elkhorn Slough Native Preserve to see Sea Lions, Otters and a gazillion birds.!
55 lokalaca preporučuje
Kayak Connection
2370 CA-1
55 lokalaca preporučuje
A GUEST FAVORITE! Paddle Elkhorn Slough Native Preserve to see Sea Lions, Otters and a gazillion birds.!
THE BEST CIVILIZED ECO TOUR. Brian, the Captain, is a Class Act -- knowlegeable, nice, professional and does a wonderful tour of the Elkhorn Slough Estuary. Calm waters.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Whisper Charters
2370 CA-1
9 lokalaca preporučuje
THE BEST CIVILIZED ECO TOUR. Brian, the Captain, is a Class Act -- knowlegeable, nice, professional and does a wonderful tour of the Elkhorn Slough Estuary. Calm waters.

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun to sit outside, eat Mexican food, drink Ritas and watch the birds swim by....
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Margaritaville
231 Esplanade
40 lokalaca preporučuje
Fun to sit outside, eat Mexican food, drink Ritas and watch the birds swim by....
Down by the Cement Boat, close to home. Haven't been lately, but it use to be good.
48 lokalaca preporučuje
Café Rio Aptos
131 Esplanade
48 lokalaca preporučuje
Down by the Cement Boat, close to home. Haven't been lately, but it use to be good.
Taste interesting varietals in the redwoods.
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Bonny Doon Vineyard Tasting Room
450 CA-1
22 lokalaca preporučuje
Taste interesting varietals in the redwoods.
Small concert venue in downtown Santa Cruz.
81 lokalaca preporučuje
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific Ave
81 lokalaca preporučuje
Small concert venue in downtown Santa Cruz.
Great wine tasting spot.
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Alfaro Family Vineyard-Winery
420 Hames Rd
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Great wine tasting spot.
STUNNING VIEWS OF PACIFIC COAST.
19 lokalaca preporučuje
California Market at Pacific's Edge
120 Highlands Dr
19 lokalaca preporučuje
STUNNING VIEWS OF PACIFIC COAST.
GREAT EARLY BIRD SPECIALS, LOCAL'S FAVE.
33 lokalaca preporučuje
Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point
620 Ocean View Blvd
33 lokalaca preporučuje
GREAT EARLY BIRD SPECIALS, LOCAL'S FAVE.

Arts & Culture

Catch a concert in an intimimate setting.
52 lokalaca preporučuje
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar St
52 lokalaca preporučuje
Catch a concert in an intimimate setting.
Little theater with off the beaten path showings.
63 lokalaca preporučuje
Landmark's Nickelodeon Theatre
210 Lincoln St
63 lokalaca preporučuje
Little theater with off the beaten path showings.