Whether you're dipping a toe in the water or just chilling out on the shoreline, New Brighton State Beach is a lovely place to spend time with the kids. Why not bring a picnic and a rug and make a day out of it?

This stretch of coastline is in Aptos, a place that has so much going for it! Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are other fine sightseeing choices close by when you've had your fill of New Brighton State Beach.

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The LEEF Hotel

Citrus Grove

$501

per person

Jan 13 - Jan 20

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (269 reviews)

Clean and quiet. Great price! Only complaint was bed was small. Says queen but is more like a full size.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Los Angeles Deluxe Suites - 2 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms

Hollywood

$766

per person

Jan 13 - Jan 20

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews)

This apartment was perfect for what we needed. It is central to many parts so you could walk if you wanted. We did rent a car so it was great that free parking for 2 spots was available. It was clean and had everything we needed for our short stay. I'd likely come and stay again when I am back in the area

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Glendale Hotel

Somerset

$522

per person

Jan 13 - Jan 20

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.4/10 Very Good! (2,813 reviews)

The room was fine- had everything we needed. Check in was confusing- there is a kiosk that you talk to & the CSA wasn’t very helpful or friendly.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore New Brighton State Beach

Tours & day trips

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Redwoods Forest Bathing

Free cancellation available

History & culture

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Free cancellation available

Classes & workshops

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Free cancellation available

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