Guidebook for Aptos
Food Scene
Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar BlvdFood and ambiance are excellent and within walking distance
The food is excellent! Popular place and just one exit away
49 locals recommend
Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine
7528 Soquel DrThe food is excellent! Popular place and just one exit away
Oswald Restaurant
121 Soquel AveYou have to try the burgers...
Laili
101 Cooper StThe food is excellent, mediterranean, exotic tastes and wonderful ambiance
Lillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveIt is great Italian food!
Hula's Island Grill
221 Cathcart StGreat Hawaiian food
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
1123 Pacific AveWe say that it is the best Sushi in town!
Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park DrNo one makes better ice cream!
Great place for an awesome burger and sports bar. Truly, their burgers are outstanding!
57 locals recommend
burger. Aptos
7941 Soquel DrGreat place for an awesome burger and sports bar. Truly, their burgers are outstanding!
Surfrider Cafe
429 Front StOne of the best burgers in town!
Great atmosphere with the occasional band to entertain while you eat some good Italian food
Bella Vista Italian Kitchen & Bar
8041 Soquel DriveGreat atmosphere with the occasional band to entertain while you eat some good Italian food
Better make a reservation because they get busy! High end French cuisine, small restaurant, romantic and quaint
79 locals recommend
Café Sparrow
8042 Soquel DrBetter make a reservation because they get busy! High end French cuisine, small restaurant, romantic and quaint
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveBest pastry in CA?
Parks & Nature
The views are breathtaking and you can walk for miles along the beach
97 locals recommend
Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveThe views are breathtaking and you can walk for miles along the beach
Off of HWY 1, you will enjoy riding your bike or walking a great trail that brings you on the edge of the Pacific Ocean!
219 locals recommend
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdOff of HWY 1, you will enjoy riding your bike or walking a great trail that brings you on the edge of the Pacific Ocean!
This is an awesome area for bikers and hikers. You can be daring and bike all the way to the top if you are physically up to it. Hiking through the woods is wonderful
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadThis is an awesome area for bikers and hikers. You can be daring and bike all the way to the top if you are physically up to it. Hiking through the woods is wonderful
Essentials
Great quality grocery store right across the street, within walking distance
78 locals recommend
Deluxe Foods of Aptos
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdGreat quality grocery store right across the street, within walking distance
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveWhen you can't get away from Whole Foods!
Trader Joe's
700 Front StIf you cannot leave home without it!
Sightseeing
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdIt is a nice way to enjoy the outdoors
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrBreathtaking
Walk along the beach and enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets
63 locals recommend
Rio Del Mar State Beach
Walk along the beach and enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets
Entertainment & Activities
IF you do not see the boardwalk while visiting, you may regret it!
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StIF you do not see the boardwalk while visiting, you may regret it!
Covewater Paddle Surf
726 Water StFor those who love the water
Drinks & Nightlife
Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial WayIt does not look like much but they have some awesome bands!
They have been around for a long time and they know how to make good wine
31 locals recommend
Bargetto Winery
3535 N Main StThey have been around for a long time and they know how to make good wine
Nicholson Vineyards Winery
2800 Pleasant Valley RdAwesome venue and great wine tasting