Aptos, CA

Travel Guide

Scenic panoramic view of Rio Del Mar Beach near Santa Cruz California with a wooden pier stretching into water, flanked by coastal buildings and palms
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
$209 nightly
The price is $239 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$239 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (1,155 reviews)
"Don’t get the breakfast vouchers, it’s not a buffet and you can only use it for one meal type for all the days that you are staying there."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

4 out of 5
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
$369 nightly
The price is $418 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$418 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Room and views were amazing! Staff is always helpful and fast. The best thing was parking! A whole designated garage with elevators!"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 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 7 to Jul 8
$82 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (2,034 reviews)
"The room was very rundown and just had the bare bones. For the cost of this place it was insanely expensive for what you get"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"Peaceful and relaxing… just what the doctor ordered."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!
1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub,  EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

Aptos CA
Book a stay at this golf condo in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Beer Can Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"awesome place"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026

1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz
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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