Guidebook for Aptos
Food Scene
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdUnique and beautiful!
Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StGood for you carnivores out there!
Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine
7528 Soquel DrGreat for vegetarians!
Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park DrDo not miss this one! Best ice cream around!
Café Cruz
2621 41st AveWeird location, awesome food!
Bella Roma
316 Capitola AveExcellent Italian - large portions - cute building
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveHipster coffee
Sightseeing
I-State Park ye-Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadA must-see when in this area
Capitola
Fun beach village
Manresa State Beach
1445 San Andreas RdAmazing beach within 4 miles of Sand Rock Farm
Big Sur
Wow! Amazing!
University of California at Santa Cruz
Arboretum RoadGorgeous campus, beautiful arboretum
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Sea creatures!
Elkhorn Slough
Whale watching, kayaking, birding - beautiful!
Pick-your-own strawberries, gorgeous coastal drive, coffee, food, Slow-Coast shop
32 abantu bendawo batusa
Davenport
Pick-your-own strawberries, gorgeous coastal drive, coffee, food, Slow-Coast shop
Mystery Spot Road
Mystery Spot RoadIf I told you, it wouldn't be a mystery!
Entertainment & Activities
I-Aquarium ye-Monterey Bay
886 Cannery RowFun!
Moss Landing
Great food and beaches
Crazy fun times for kids of all ages
745 abantu bendawo batusa
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StCrazy fun times for kids of all ages
Great historic site with hiking and biking and beach-combing
219 abantu bendawo batusa
Wilder Ranch State Park
1401 Coast RdGreat historic site with hiking and biking and beach-combing
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdCheesey but fun railroad tours through the Redwoods!
Everything Else
I-Sunset State Beach
Sunset Beach RoadSunsets, of course!
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeSlices on the beach - yum! Watch out for the seagulls!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Crêpe Place
1134 Soquel AveDivey, delicious and rocking!