Aptos, CA

Travel Guide

A beach with a pier, houses, and palm trees.
A waterfront residential area with colorful houses and a bridge at dusk.
A three-seater cart with a yellow canopy, parked on a paved area with rocks and the sea in the background.
A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it during sunset.
Colorful houses by a waterfront with palm trees in the background.

Where to stay in Aptos

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Rio del Mar

If you're spending some time in Rio del Mar, Monterey Bay and Seascape Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Seacliff

While visiting Seacliff, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach.

Aptos Village

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Aptos Village and surrounding area, you can visit Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach.

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
$183 nightly
The price is $210 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$210 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,160 reviews)
"This is out go-to hotel in Aptos. It's a great little spot. We love it!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

4 out of 5
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
$346 nightly
The price is $392 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$392 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"This place is old! It really needs to be completely redone. The setting is beautiful, I just don’t understand why they have let the property go. It was expensive too. We were disappointed."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
$70 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$82 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Marina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,067 reviews)
"The property is absolutely beautiful and 2 minutes from the beach!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
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.
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos CA
Stay at this cottage in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"Perfect place!!! We will be back!!!!"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!

1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!

Aptos CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Aptos. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"The house itself was clean, pretty outdated with cracked tiles , all the beds need new mattresses. The living room could use some new furniture as well. Outside patio and beach walkway was very dirty and lots of weeds. I wish I had better things to say but the price you pay is to high. We stayed ..."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!
Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!

Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!

Aptos CA
Stay at this vacation home in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
"Bed was very comfortable. House is right on the beach. House is 3 stories high. Good accommodations"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!
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.

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