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 Saguaro Palm Springs

Sonora Sunrise

$356

per person

May 5 - May 12

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8/10 Very Good! (1,083 reviews)

Ice machines were not working. Pool music was loud at 9 in morning.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

$533

per person

May 5 - May 12

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Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,622 reviews)

Air conditioning works well plenty of parking hotel is clean and well cared for rooms are a good size and the atmosphere is nice staff is friendly

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

South of Wilshire

$877

per person

May 5 - May 12

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Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)

It is basically the Motel 6 of Beverly Hills. The hotel has no amenities except for water in the lobby. The staff was not particularly helpful. It was clean and a great location. I would stay again but don't expect more than a room.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Tours & day trips

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Redwoods Forest Bathing

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Classes & workshops

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

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Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour

Free cancellation available

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Beautiful pregnant couple walking along the coastal beach shore

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.

Capitola Venetian beach painted houses; Shutterstock ID 420693280

Capitola Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Capitola Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the biking trails.

Two awesome things to point out in this photo: the crazy camper in front with all the stuffed animals and things on it, and the Lamborghini behind me.

Hooper Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hooper Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.