3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
It's ok, but it's better to stay somewhere closer to either Carmel, Monterey or Santa Cruz
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Where to stay in Aptos
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
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
$106 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$123 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,030 reviews)
Very friendly staff as soon as we checked in, very clean rooms, dinner there was fantastic, great place to spend our 11th anniversary
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
$212 nightly
The price is $242 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$242 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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! (887 reviews)
The room appeared to be very clean but there was a lot of dust that had accumulated like it had been awhile since it was clean. There was no shampoo or conditioner. It was well stocked for cooking. We had a great experience with Maverick when we checked in and he helped us with our baggage, all the ...
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
$114 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$132 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,170 reviews)
Love staying here
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
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.
Seascape Ocean Front Villa
Aptos CA
Stay at this vacation home in Aptos. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker, in-room fireplaces, and a hot tub. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Beer Can Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Was a great stay in a lovely place. Definitely coming back again!!
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
1960's Rio Del Mar Beach House - Stunning Views!
Aptos CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Aptos. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The view is INCREDIBLE!!!! We spent a lot of time on the deck watching the waves, we saw a lot of whale spouts the first day, very cool! Bring binoculars! The beds were very comfortable, everything was super clean and nice. We really had no problems at all. The location to the beach can't be beat, ...
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025
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 Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Joe is a superb host--very friendly and helpful without intruding and accommodating when we unexpectedly needed a key for the cottage.The place was clean and bright and had what we needed for lots of cooking and eating there. Some rentals are sterile, and this had color and decor that made it feel ...
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Rio Del Mar Beach
4.5/5(48 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
Seacliff State Beach
4.5/5(9 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
New Brighton State Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Aptos. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Seascape Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Aptos at Seascape Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as biking. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
Cabrillo College
Walk around the campus at Cabrillo College during your visit to Aptos. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.
Potbelly Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Reviews of Aptos
4.4
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
I grew up in Aptos so I think it is a lovely place.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
In and around Aptos people are so friendly! We loved all the small shops & restaurants & beautifull, clean beaches. Easy to walk most places & only a 10 minute drive to Capitola - another beautiful area with more restaurants, shopping & beaches!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
If your looking to get away from the big crowds then aptos is the place to stay. Your only 10min from santa Cruz and 10 min from capitola village.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Great place for a getsway
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Charming coastal community with a beautiful forest
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