3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
It's ok, but it's better to stay somewhere closer to either Carmel, Monterey or Santa Cruz
Visit Aptos
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
Rio Sands Hotel
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA
Stay at this motel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos, CA
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
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
5250 Highway 9, Felton, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Felton. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot ...
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.
Popular places to visit
Rio Del Mar Beach
4.5/5(48 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Rio del Mar? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
Seacliff State Beach
4.5/5(9 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
New Brighton State Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Aptos. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Seascape Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Rio del Mar at Seascape Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as biking. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
Cabrillo College
Walk around the campus at Cabrillo College during your visit to Aptos. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.
Potbelly Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Train Ride Adventure through Mother Natures Giant Redwoods Park
$249
per adult
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
$22
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Monterey Bay semi-private limited to 6 people max
$400
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Aptos
4.4
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Rachael
I grew up in Aptos so I think it is a lovely place.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
In and around Aptos people are so friendly! We loved all the small shops & restaurants & beautifull, clean beaches. Easy to walk most places & only a 10 minute drive to Capitola - another beautiful area with more restaurants, shopping & beaches!
5/5 - Excellent
Nash
If your looking to get away from the big crowds then aptos is the place to stay. Your only 10min from santa Cruz and 10 min from capitola village.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Great place for a getsway
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Charming coastal community with a beautiful forest
- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Seacliff State Beach
- Seascape Golf Club
- New Brighton State Beach
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
- Cabrillo College
- Aptos History Museum
- Nicholson Vineyards
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Monterey Bay
- Santana Row Shopping Center
- San Jose McEnery Convention Center
- SAP Center at San Jose
- Capitola Beach
- Winchester Mystery House
- CSU San Jose State University
- Mystery Spot
- Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
- University of California
- Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Santa Cruz Wharf
- Mountain Winery
- Roaring Camp Railroads
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- San Jose Civic Auditorium
- Raging Waters
- Natural Bridges State Park
- Gilroy Premium Outlets
- San Pedro Square
- Santa Clara County Fairgrounds