Discover the most popular places to visit in Aptos
Rio Del Mar Beach
9.2/10 (216 reviews)
Rio Del Mar Beach offers a spacious sandy shoreline with a scenic paved promenade perfect for coastal strolls. Enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere where Aptos Creek sometimes forms a natural lagoon during summer months.
Seacliff State Beach
9.0/10 (201 reviews)
Explore Seacliff State Beach's iconic concrete ship, the SS Palo Alto, and fishing pier extending into Monterey Bay. Stroll the paved coastal trail or visit the on-site center to discover local marine life exhibits.
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New Brighton State Beach
8.8/10 (47 reviews)
This coastal treasure combines a sandy shoreline with forested bluffs for a diverse natural experience. Camp among Monterey pines with ocean views or explore tide pools during low tide along Monterey Bay.
Seascape Golf Club
8.6/10 (27 reviews)
This historic 18-hole course frames panoramic Monterey Bay views with majestic pines and eucalyptus trees. Golfers appreciate the challenging small greens and rolling coastal terrain designed by Willie Locke in 1926.
Potbelly Beach
7.6/10 (7 reviews)
Tucked along the Aptos coastline, Potbelly Beach offers exclusive ocean views for its 17 private beachfront homes. Nearby public beaches provide similar coastal experiences with wildlife viewing opportunities.
Aptos History Museum
7.0/10 (10 reviews)
The Aptos History Museum chronicles the area's evolution from Native American roots to present day through artifacts and photographs. Browse exhibits and discover the rich heritage of this California coastal community.
Nicholson Vineyards
7.4/10 (11 reviews)
This family-owned winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains crafts exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir influenced by morning ocean mist. Sip estate wines in their peaceful tasting room while soaking in scenic vineyard views.
"The property is in a nice location and close to the boardwalk. The room was decent but definitely not “resort” quality. Definitely do not eat the food here. The on site restaurant is very underwhelming and overpriced for the quality of food you get. We went to the restaurant for dinner and my wife ordered a $60 ribeye steak and it was served cold!! We ordered poolside sliders and a margarita and it took 2.5 hours. Definitely just a meh experience for the money we spent."
"I was booked a villa with two bedrooms and given a two stories and I was informed that they will send steps gates since she saw ai have two toddlers. We waited all night and the day after we were informed it was a wrong info and they dont have gates for steps, so for safety they changed our room. It was inconvenient but we had no choice. The new room wasn't as good as our original room."
"Clean room, nice staff, parking was great, and closest you can get to the boardwalk. Not to mention an amazing free breakfast. Everything you can ask for . Great experience. Highly recommend"
"Our stay was great. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was extremely beautiful. We loved the area. We will definitely stay again when in the area. 😍😍😍"
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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.