Guidebook for Aptos
Arts & Culture
Soquel Vineyards
8063 Glen Haven RdI'm a member at this vineyard and it's only a 15 min drive
Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery
7099 Glen Haven RoadOn the way or after Soquel Vineyards
Also, on the way to Soquel Vineyards. Nice outdoor patio. Sometimes they have live music.
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Bargetto Winery
3535 N Main StAlso, on the way to Soquel Vineyards. Nice outdoor patio. Sometimes they have live music.
Alfaro Family Vineyard-Winery
420 Hames RdAnother great winery nearby
Sightseeing
Moss Landing State Beach
Great for renting a Kayak and exploring
Food Scene
Café Rio Aptos
131 EsplanadeGrilled Artichoke and good happy hours. Walking distance
Kauboi Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar
8017 Soquel DrLove the house salad with miso dressing
Lovely French food. They use all fresh and local ingredients and know their wine
9 localnici recomandă
Au Midi
7960 Soquel DriveLovely French food. They use all fresh and local ingredients and know their wine
Café Sparrow
8042 Soquel DrGreat brunch
Nice neighborhood spot across from the beach. Very friendly. Good BIG, breakfast burritos
40 localnici recomandă
Pixie Deli
111 Venetian RdNice neighborhood spot across from the beach. Very friendly. Good BIG, breakfast burritos
Panda Inn
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdMy favorite Chinese nearby
Good dinner specials. Like the outdoor seating. Dog friendly. Love the oyster rockefeller
71 localnici recomandă
Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar BlvdGood dinner specials. Like the outdoor seating. Dog friendly. Love the oyster rockefeller
If you need your coffee fix, walk down the street across from the beach. Good coffee
8 localnici recomandă
California Coffee
9105 Soquel DrIf you need your coffee fix, walk down the street across from the beach. Good coffee
Aptos Coffee Roasting Co
Strong brew coffee, locally owned
The Reef
120 Union StHawaiian Food in DT Santa Cruz
Center Street Grill
1001 Center StGreat outdoor seating, good for brunch. DT Santa Cruz
Gabriella Café
910 Cedar StRomantic, special occasion, cozy in DT SC
Good happy hour for nibbles and drinks. Special occasion.
205 localnici recomandă
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdGood happy hour for nibbles and drinks. Special occasion.
Mama Mia's Italian Restaurant
6231 Graham Hill RdBest Italian
Boba Cruz
1101 Pacific AveBest Boba Tea
Cilantros
1934 Main StHear it's the best Mexican. It's in Watsonville
Fish Lady
700 Bay AveBest produce and fish
Get their early or the ribs and other run out. I don't like coleslaw usually but here it's good
95 localnici recomandă
Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StGet their early or the ribs and other run out. I don't like coleslaw usually but here it's good
Betty Burgers
505 Seabright AveTypical burger joint
Planet Fresh Gourmet Burritos
1003 Cedar StFresh burrito
Cafe Brasil
1410 Mission StBest acai bowl
Harbor Café
535 7th AveBest Brunch
Jia Tellas
18 Victor SquareCambodian cuisine
Sabieng
1218 Mission StTasty Thai
Laili
101 Cooper StGood Med food, a little fancy in DT SC
Saturn Cafe
145 Laurel StComfort food. DT SC
Malabar Restaurant
514 Front StIndian Food DT SC
Mobo Sushi
105 River St SGood sushi
Ambrosia India Bistro - Aptos
207 Sea Ridge RdTasty Indian nearby at SeaCliff
Great Mexican. Make a reservation. Nearby in SeaCliff
91 localnici recomandă
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveGreat Mexican. Make a reservation. Nearby in SeaCliff
Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine
7528 Soquel DrGreat Med food. Nearby in Aptos
The Whole Enchilada Market Place
7902 CA-1Great Mexican stop on the way to Monterey
Tortilla Flats
4616 Soquel DrVegetarian
Michael's on Main
2591 S Main StFine dining
Dharma's Restaurant
4250 Capitola RdVery tasty Vegetarian, Organic
Café Cruz
2621 41st AveLove all their salads
Sushi Garden
820 Bay AveBest Sushi in Capitola
Caruso's Tuscan Cuisine
115 San Jose AveItalian
Tramonti
528 Seabright AveLocal Italian good spot
Lago di Como
21490 E Cliff DrTasty Italian
Main Street Garden & Cafe
3101 N Main StGood spot
La Posta
538 Seabright AveNeighborhood Italian in Seabright
Star Bene
East Cliff DriveMore Italian
Paradise Beach Grille
215 EsplanadeGood seafood
Stockton Bridge Grille
231 EsplanadeGood Clam chowder
Restaurant at a Resort.. great ocean view. Good wine list
40 localnici recomandă
Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Resort
1 Seascape Resort DrRestaurant at a Resort.. great ocean view. Good wine list
Roux Dat Cajun Creole
118 Cooper StCajun
Taqueria Los Gordos
7488 Soquel DrGood Taq
Red Apple Café
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdGood big brunch food
Little Tampico
2605 S Main StGreat Mexican and good margaritas
One of my favorite restaurants in Carmel Valley. Stop here if you go wine tasting in the valley
54 localnici recomandă
Corkscrew Cafe
55 W Carmel Valley RdOne of my favorite restaurants in Carmel Valley. Stop here if you go wine tasting in the valley
burger. Aptos
7941 Soquel DrGreat sliders
Mangiamo Pizza
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdGood pizza joint
Village Host Pizza & Grill
4 Seascape VillageThey deliver pizza
Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
21 Seascape VillageNearby Mexican
Carried Away
7564 Soquel DrGreat food to go
Uncle Kwok's Szechwan Restaurant
7960 Soquel DrChinese super close by
Soif
105 Walnut AveBeautiful ambiance and delicious tapas. Love it!
Everything Else
The Spa at Chaminade
1 Chaminade LnSpa, massages, facial, tennis, hiking
Zoccoli's Delicatessen
1534 Pacific AveGood sandos
Deke's Market - In Mah' Belly Deli
334 7th AveBest sandwich
The Greek
Greek bites
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveYUMMY
The Buttery
702 Soquel AveYummy bakery
Cool lighting store. I bought most of my lights at. In a fantastic area with many wine tasting spots
Illuminée
402 Ingalls StCool lighting store. I bought most of my lights at. In a fantastic area with many wine tasting spots
The Bagelry Soquel
4763 Soquel DrTastiest bagels in town
Parcul de Stat Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadAmazing hiking trails walk from the house
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WaySailing
Whisper Charters
2370 CA-1Sailing
Portul Santa Cruz
135 5th AveGood spot for hanging out
Santa Cruz Whale Watching
1718 Brommer StGo check out some whales
Monterey Airbus
5 Justin CtShuttle bus
Wharf To Wharf Race
2121 41st AveFun annual activity I still need to do
Carmel pe malul mării
San Antonio AvenueCharming town
Stagnaro Fishing Trips
Go catch some fish
Check out the oldest Giant Dipper roller coaster. It's a classic. Lost Boys was filmed here
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StCheck out the oldest Giant Dipper roller coaster. It's a classic. Lost Boys was filmed here
Deluxe Foods of Aptos
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdOrganic, Natural food store
Village Liquors
8035 Soquel DrAlways playing the best bollywood music. Decent wine selection
Deer Park Wine & Spirits
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdIf you need your wine and or liquor fix at night
Salamandre Wine Cellars
108 Don Carlos DrWine store
Seascape Village Wine & Spirit
20 Seascape VillageGood wine selection on local wines and good prices
Farm Bakery & Cafe
6790 Soquel DrGreat brunch spot
Outside-In
7568 Soquel DrGreat little nick nacks, nice souvenirs
Warmth Company at Aptos Village
140 Post Office DrLove this store! Great furniture and home decor
Crossroads Trading
811 Pacific AveCool used clothing shop
Rite Aid
80 Rancho Del MarClosest pharmacy
Well Within Spa
417 Cedar StOutdoor jacuzzi rentals
Kiva Retreat
702 Water StPrivate outdoor jacuzzi rentals and massage
Tea House Spa
112 Elm StFacials, massage
Hotsource Yoga
7960 Soquel DrHot Yoga nearby, walking distance
Body In Motion Pilates Studio
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdPilates classes
Joy of Movement Gyrotonic and Pilates Studio
8035 Soquel DrReformer classes
Motion Pacific Dance
131 Front StThe BEST Rhythm and Motion Dance Class!
Santa Cruz Shakespeare
501 Upper Park RdSomething to do
West End Studio Theater
402 Ingalls StTheatre
Aptos Cinemas
122 Rancho Del MarWatch a film
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front StMuseum
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrMuseum
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E Cliff DrMuseum
Aptos Branch Library
7695 Soquel DrRent some books on tape
Aptos Museum
7605 Old Dominion CtMuseum
Bigfoot Discovery Museum
5497 Hwy 9Museum
Mystery Spot Road
Mystery Spot Roadsomething to do
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdGood for kids
Plaja Sunset
Sunset Beach RoadNice beach
Centrul de Descoperire Marină Seymour
100 McAllister WayGood attraction
Acvariul Monterey Bay
886 Cannery RowExcellent activity
Ano Nuevo State Park
Elephant seals
Rezervația Naturală de Stat Point Lobos
62 CA-1Beautiful, Stunning scenery
Big Sur
Beautiful landscape
Rezervația Marină Fitzgerald
200 Nevada AveSomething to do with kids
Drinks & Nightlife
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrGood seafood, good view. A favorite with the locals
99 Bottles Of Beer On The Wall
110 Walnut AveMore beer drinking
West End Tap and Kitchen
334 Ingalls StGood, casual spot
Severino's Bar & Grill
7500 Old Dominion CtGood happy hour
SeaBreeze Tavern
101 EsplanadeLive music on the weekends
Shopping
The Picnic Basket
125 Beach StHaven't been yet but hear it's good
They just opened one in SeaCliff. Prepare for line out the door
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Marianne's Ice Cream
1020 Ocean StThey just opened one in SeaCliff. Prepare for line out the door
Hidden Peak Teahouse
1541 Pacific AveTea anyone?
Mulberry Gallery
8042 Soquel Drshopping
Aptos Natural Foods
7506 Soquel DrGreat little grocery with a lot of vegan food
Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AvePaddle boarding equipment to rent
Stand Up Paddle Capitola
208 San Jose AvePaddle Boarding
The Palm Deli
3000 Valencia Avegood nibbles
Art Supplies Ink
7960 Soquel DrWant to paint and draw
Village Fair Antiques
417 Trout Gulch RdNearby antique shop