Guidebook for Aptos
Walking Distance Dining Options
There are so many things to do here. Some have costs associated with them, but some of the best are free.
Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar BlvdLiterally a ten minute walk from my house.
Panda Inn
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdAwesome, hand made Chinese food that is to die for!
Ten minutes walk from my house, budget friendly, by the slice, or have it delivered and eat in my kitchen!
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Mangiamo Pizza
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdTen minutes walk from my house, budget friendly, by the slice, or have it delivered and eat in my kitchen!
Only place in town with a better breakfast than I will make you. However, you can eat at my house in your pajamas!
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Red Apple Café
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdOnly place in town with a better breakfast than I will make you. However, you can eat at my house in your pajamas!
If you want to provision yourself for a longer stay, this is a bit pricey, but they have good grab and go options.
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Deluxe Foods of Aptos
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdIf you want to provision yourself for a longer stay, this is a bit pricey, but they have good grab and go options.
Café Rio Aptos
131 EsplanadeNice seafood restaurant and bar. $$$$
Across the highway from us, good deli style breakfast place.
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The Palm Deli
3000 Valencia AveAcross the highway from us, good deli style breakfast place.
The most awesome array of sandwiches and soups that a few dollars can buy.
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Erik's DeliCafé | Aptos
102 Rancho Del MarThe most awesome array of sandwiches and soups that a few dollars can buy.
Sundries and Necessities
CVS Pharmacy
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdIf you forgot something, this is the spot for you. Ten minutes walk from my place.
Rite Aid
80 Rancho Del MarHiking in A Redwood Cathedral
Not only is it home to the epicenter of the Loma Prieta Earthquake--its a very spiritual, quiet place, filled with arboreal creatures, towering redwoods, gentle laughing creeks, and breathtaking vistas.
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Công viên Nisene Marks State
Aptos Creek RoadNot only is it home to the epicenter of the Loma Prieta Earthquake--its a very spiritual, quiet place, filled with arboreal creatures, towering redwoods, gentle laughing creeks, and breathtaking vistas.
Công viên tiểu bang Henry Cowell Redwoods
101 N Big Trees Park RdSightseeing
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrMission San Juan Bautista
406 2nd StIf you are even slightly into plants, this is a sculpture and demonstration garden full of California native plants, and art by locals who show there intermittently.
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Sierra Azul Nursery-Garden
2660 E Lake AveIf you are even slightly into plants, this is a sculpture and demonstration garden full of California native plants, and art by locals who show there intermittently.
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
University of California at Santa Cruz
Arboretum RoadThủy cung Vịnh Monterey
886 Cannery RowSpecialized Helicopters (Santa Cruz)
150 Aviation WayCrystal Bay Farm
40 Zils RdCông viên bang Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast RdIt's very cool at low tide to explore (gently) the tide pools.
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Bãi biển bang Natural Bridges
2531 W Cliff DrIt's very cool at low tide to explore (gently) the tide pools.
It's cool if you are into the spiritual, secular world.
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Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdIt's cool if you are into the spiritual, secular world.
You could rent a kayak and go up the slough. You could take a ride on Whisper Charters and let the boat do the work...it's really an awesome preserve.
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Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
You could rent a kayak and go up the slough. You could take a ride on Whisper Charters and let the boat do the work...it's really an awesome preserve.
This is a great outing for a family. You can eat there too sometimes.
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Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdThis is a great outing for a family. You can eat there too sometimes.
Very romantic way to see the sunset on the bay....
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O'Neill Yacht Charters
275 Lake AveVery romantic way to see the sunset on the bay....
Something for everyone. Very family friendly.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StSomething for everyone. Very family friendly.
Winter breeding grounds of hundreds of elephant seals.
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Ano Nuevo State Park
Winter breeding grounds of hundreds of elephant seals.
Sanctuary Cruises
Whale watching on steroids!
Sanctuary Cruises
Whale watching on steroids!
This is a very cool facility, educational, forward thinking, and well funded. Get a free tour of the dolphin pool, and touch swell sharks.
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Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WayThis is a very cool facility, educational, forward thinking, and well funded. Get a free tour of the dolphin pool, and touch swell sharks.
Neighborhoods
Santa Cruz
Food scene
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetSanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Resort
1 Seascape Resort DrManuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveElla's At The Airport
100 Aviation WayGizdich Ranch
55 Peckham RdMartinelli's Company Store
345 Harvest DrSandbar & Grill
Municipal Wharf 2Pacific Thai Cuisine
663 Lighthouse AveAmbrosia India Bistro - Aptos
207 Sea Ridge RdNepenthe
48510 CA-1Pono Hawaiian Grill
120 Union StreetLillian's Italian Kitchen
1148 Soquel AveWindy Oaks Winery
550 Hazel Dell RdWell, there are a lot of reasons--tri tip sandwiches for one, a short walk to the Padres Hall at Corralitos community center where you can sit at a picnic table and eat that sandwich...just sayin'
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Corralitos Market & Sausage Co
569 Corralitos RdWell, there are a lot of reasons--tri tip sandwiches for one, a short walk to the Padres Hall at Corralitos community center where you can sit at a picnic table and eat that sandwich...just sayin'
Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StBest pulled pork in town. Not a bad tap room either.
Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
21 Seascape VillageYucatan peninsula style Mexican food.
Taqueria Los Gordos
7488 Soquel DrKiller Burritos!
Spectacular views of our bay, great food, sometimes live music. Go on a Wednesday and watch the regatta!
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Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrSpectacular views of our bay, great food, sometimes live music. Go on a Wednesday and watch the regatta!
Duarte's Tavern
202 Stage RdSoup and Pie! Garlic bread for days!
Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park DrLocal, hand made ice cream.
Rest and Relaxation
China Foot Massage
4140 Capitola RdCall for reservations--yes, it's that good. 831-464-0168