Kathleen’s guidebook
Food scene
Pixie Deli is our favorite spot for breakfast burritos or a quick sandwich to take to Rio Del Mar Beach!
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yerel halk öneriyorPixie Deli
111 Venetian Road25
yerel halk öneriyorPixie Deli is our favorite spot for breakfast burritos or a quick sandwich to take to Rio Del Mar Beach!
Need a pick me up, Flats is open until 3pm for all your coffee needs at Rio Del Mar Beach.
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yerel halk öneriyorFlats Bistro Aptos
113 Esplanade10
yerel halk öneriyorNeed a pick me up, Flats is open until 3pm for all your coffee needs at Rio Del Mar Beach.
The Manresa owner just opened this new restaurant with light Italian fare. Nice of a quick gelato or an upscale dinner in Aptos.
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Mentone
174 Aptos Village Way10
yerel halk öneriyorThe Manresa owner just opened this new restaurant with light Italian fare. Nice of a quick gelato or an upscale dinner in Aptos.
The Penny Ice Creamery Aptos Village
141 Aptos Village WayCan't go wrong with a stop off at Penny Ice Creamery.
So many flavors to chose from here right next to Rio Del Mar beach!
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yerel halk öneriyorMarianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park Dr27
yerel halk öneriyorSo many flavors to chose from here right next to Rio Del Mar beach!
Persephone
7945 Soquel Dr13
yerel halk öneriyorGreat for a nice meal out for a special occasion in Aptos.
Companion Bakeshop Aptos
7486 Soquel Dr8
yerel halk öneriyorYummy baked goods in Aptos.
Grab a number and choose from a yummy selection of premade meals to take to Capitola Beach.
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yerel halk öneriyorGayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Avenue96
yerel halk öneriyorGrab a number and choose from a yummy selection of premade meals to take to Capitola Beach.
Rio Del Mar beach's favorite Mexican restaurant and bar.
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yerel halk öneriyorManuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center Avenue51
yerel halk öneriyorRio Del Mar beach's favorite Mexican restaurant and bar.
Paradise Beach Grille
215 Esplanade27
yerel halk öneriyorGreat for a meal next to Capitola Beach.
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
820 Swift St24
yerel halk öneriyorGreat brew on Swift Street!
Laili
101 Cooper Street63
yerel halk öneriyorDelicious food, great for a nice meal out in downtown Santa Cruz.
Make a reservation for this local Italian haunt near Seabright Beach!
63
yerel halk öneriyorLillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel Avenue63
yerel halk öneriyorMake a reservation for this local Italian haunt near Seabright Beach!
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific Avenue29
yerel halk öneriyorTake your family out for brunch!
Red Room
Great place for drinks in downtown Santa Cruz!
Yummy brunch for reasonable prices near Seabright beach.
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yerel halk öneriyorAldo's Harbor Restaurant
616 Atlantic Avenue35
yerel halk öneriyorYummy brunch for reasonable prices near Seabright beach.
Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos Street49
yerel halk öneriyorFun place for BBQ that often has live music in Aptos Village.
11th Hour Coffee
1001 Center StreetGreat coffee shop with outdoor patio in downtown Santa Cruz.
Pretty Good Advice
3070 Porter St10
yerel halk öneriyorYummy food in a fast casual atmosphere.
Great place for groups with good beer and games, you can bring your own food.
East Cliff Brewing Company
21517 E Cliff DrGreat place for groups with good beer and games, you can bring your own food.
Great local coffee shop with a number of locations in Aptos, Swift Street and Santa Cruz.
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yerel halk öneriyorCat & Cloud Coffee
10 Parade Street8
yerel halk öneriyorGreat local coffee shop with a number of locations in Aptos, Swift Street and Santa Cruz.
Locally owned burger joint with locations in Aptos Village, Seabright beach. 41st street and more.
Betty Burgers
415 Trout Gulch RoadLocally owned burger joint with locations in Aptos Village, Seabright beach. 41st street and more.
Seabright Social
519 Seabright Avenue34
yerel halk öneriyorCharming brewery near Seabright beach.
Sightseeing
Great beach to hang out at and has a nice paved walk to sight see at the famous Cement Ship.
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yerel halk öneriyorRio Del Mar Beach
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yerel halk öneriyorGreat beach to hang out at and has a nice paved walk to sight see at the famous Cement Ship.
Lovely forest for a hike in the middle of Aptos Village.
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yerel halk öneriyorThe Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
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yerel halk öneriyorLovely forest for a hike in the middle of Aptos Village.
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 East Cliff Drive168
yerel halk öneriyorGreat place for happy hour at Twin Lakes Beach.
Lovely beach with a coffee shop and restaurant right off of it, check out the Ukulele Club on Saturday mornings at 10am.
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yerel halk öneriyorTwin Lakes State Beach
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yerel halk öneriyorLovely beach with a coffee shop and restaurant right off of it, check out the Ukulele Club on Saturday mornings at 10am.
The local surfing museum that is a great spot to watch surfers, make sure to check if it is open before going.
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yerel halk öneriyorSanta Cruz Surfing Museum
701 West Cliff Drive44
yerel halk öneriyorThe local surfing museum that is a great spot to watch surfers, make sure to check if it is open before going.
Go wild on the roller coasters and don't forget to try a candy apple!
354
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400 Beach Street354
yerel halk öneriyorGo wild on the roller coasters and don't forget to try a candy apple!
Right next to the Boardwalk! We love watching the sea lions and eating the clam chowder at Dolphin's (close to the end of the wharf).
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yerel halk öneriyorSanta Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal Wharf77
yerel halk öneriyorRight next to the Boardwalk! We love watching the sea lions and eating the clam chowder at Dolphin's (close to the end of the wharf).
Great beach to chill for the day and take a walk to the scenic light house.
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yerel halk öneriyorSeabright Beach
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yerel halk öneriyorGreat beach to chill for the day and take a walk to the scenic light house.
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum
1156 High Street12
yerel halk öneriyorLovely botanical garden in UCSC.
Great place for children to explore the underwater life near Swift Street.
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yerel halk öneriyorSeymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister Way46
yerel halk öneriyorGreat place for children to explore the underwater life near Swift Street.
A tiny hidden gem in Aptos that teaches about the rich history of the village, it may take all of 5 minutes to walk through.
Aptos Museum
7605 Old Dominion CtA tiny hidden gem in Aptos that teaches about the rich history of the village, it may take all of 5 minutes to walk through.
Neighborhoods
Aptos Village Square
Walk around Aptos Village Square and check out all the local haunts.
Capitola
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yerel halk öneriyor Enjoy the beach and walk around the quaint shops in Capitola Village
Swift Street
A cute area of town with breweries, bakery and cute shops.
The heart of downtown Santa Cruz with tons of restaurants, coffee shops and shops to explore.
Pacific Avenue
The heart of downtown Santa Cruz with tons of restaurants, coffee shops and shops to explore.
Fun with kids
Amazing park with a playground and skate park. Has beach views up on the bluff.
Seacliff Village County Park (McGregor)
Amazing park with a playground and skate park. Has beach views up on the bluff.
Spend a morning at Hidden Beach Playground and Hidden beach, just steps away from each other in Aptos.
Hidden Beach Playground
660 Cliff DriveSpend a morning at Hidden Beach Playground and Hidden beach, just steps away from each other in Aptos.
Great day trip with kids to explore trains in the Santa Cruz Mountains, during the summer you can take the railroad from Felton to the Boardwalk!
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yerel halk öneriyorRoaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill Road96
yerel halk öneriyorGreat day trip with kids to explore trains in the Santa Cruz Mountains, during the summer you can take the railroad from Felton to the Boardwalk!