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!
26 yerel halk öneriyor
Pixie Deli
111 Venetian RoadPixie 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.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Flats Bistro Aptos
113 EsplanadeNeed 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.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Mentone
174 Aptos Village WayThe 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!
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park DrSo many flavors to chose from here right next to Rio Del Mar beach!
Persephone
7945 Soquel DrGreat for a nice meal out for a special occasion in Aptos.
Companion Bakeshop Aptos
7486 Soquel DrYummy baked goods in Aptos.
Grab a number and choose from a yummy selection of premade meals to take to Capitola Beach.
104 yerel halk öneriyor
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AvenueGrab 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.
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AvenueRio Del Mar beach's favorite Mexican restaurant and bar.
Paradise Beach Grille
215 EsplanadeGreat for a meal next to Capitola Beach.
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
820 Swift StGreat brew on Swift Street!
Laili
101 Cooper StreetDelicious food, great for a nice meal out in downtown Santa Cruz.
Make a reservation for this local Italian haunt near Seabright Beach!
64 yerel halk öneriyor
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AvenueMake a reservation for this local Italian haunt near Seabright Beach!
Zachary's Restaurant
819 Pacific AvenueTake your family out for brunch!
Red Room
Great place for drinks in downtown Santa Cruz!
Yummy brunch for reasonable prices near Seabright beach.
36 yerel halk öneriyor
Aldo's Harbor Restaurant
616 Atlantic AvenueYummy brunch for reasonable prices near Seabright beach.
Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StreetFun 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 StYummy 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.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Cat & Cloud Coffee
10 Parade StreetGreat 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 AvenueCharming 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.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Rio Del Mar Beach
Great 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.
150 yerel halk öneriyor
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Lovely forest for a hike in the middle of Aptos Village.
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 East Cliff DriveGreat 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.
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Twin Lakes State Beach
Lovely 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.
44 yerel halk öneriyor
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 West Cliff DriveThe 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!
374 yerel halk öneriyor
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach StreetGo 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).
82 yerel halk öneriyor
Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfRight 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.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Seabright Beach
Great beach to chill for the day and take a walk to the scenic light house.
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum
1156 High StreetLovely botanical garden in UCSC.
Great place for children to explore the underwater life near Swift Street.
48 yerel halk öneriyor
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayGreat 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
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!
99 yerel halk öneriyor
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RoadGreat 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!