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
$209 nightly
The price is $239 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$239 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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! (1,159 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
$356 nightly
The price is $404 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$404 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Requested early check-in (before 4pm), and they let me know if should be fine by early afternoon. When I tried to check in at 3, was told the room wasn't ready. I came back at 4pm, and the room was still not ready. For check-out, cleaning staff came to the room at 9am (for an 11:30am checkout) and ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
$69 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$80 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! (2,055 reviews)
"Clean room, staff were nice. Very cheap but nice room."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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! (95 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 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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