Jackie's Guidebook for Aptos
Beach
Santa Cruz has tons of great beaches. We have a parking pass for the state beaches. We provide beach chairs, a wagon, beach toys, beach towels. Grab your suit and get ready to make some memories.
Miles of great beach to explore and relax! There are bbq’s and gazebos on the promenade.
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Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveMiles of great beach to explore and relax! There are bbq’s and gazebos on the promenade.
Seabright Beach
You can grab a fire pit ring and watch the sun go down here.
Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveSightseeing
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WayO'Neill Yacht Charters
275 Lake AveFood scene
Great authentic Mexican food. Excellent margaritas!!!
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Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveGreat authentic Mexican food. Excellent margaritas!!!
Great local ice cream!!! Be sure to hit this after the beach. It’s on the way!
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Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park DrGreat local ice cream!!! Be sure to hit this after the beach. It’s on the way!
The Penny Ice Creamery Aptos Village
141 Aptos Vlg WyGreat local ice cream!!
burger. Aptos
7941 Soquel DrGreat burgers, family friendly!
Betty Burgers
505 Seabright AveGreat burgers and family friendly.
This is not just your average pizza. The owner/chef also owns the Michelin star rated Manressa Restaurant in Los Gatos.
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Mentone
174 Aptos Vlg WyThis is not just your average pizza. The owner/chef also owns the Michelin star rated Manressa Restaurant in Los Gatos.
Persephone
7945 Soquel DrAptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StSushi Garden Aptos
38 Rancho Del MarAkira Aptos
105 Post Office DrZameen Mediterranean Cuisine
7528 Soquel DrFarm Bakery & Cafe
6790 Soquel DrBest fruit tart in town!
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveAmazing food and pastries.
Showtime Pizzeria
7960 Soquel DrPizza 1
253 Center AveShopping
Did you forget your suit? Do you want some cool Santa Cruz swag? This is your spot.
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O'Neill Surf Shop
110 Cooper StDid you forget your suit? Do you want some cool Santa Cruz swag? This is your spot.
Activities
Here are some fun things to do:
Take a trip through the redwoods in a classic train! This is a favorite of kids and adults alike!!!! You can stay in the redwoods or drop into the city.
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Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdTake a trip through the redwoods in a classic train! This is a favorite of kids and adults alike!!!! You can stay in the redwoods or drop into the city.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StNeptune's Kingdom
400 Beach StBoardwalk Bowl
115 Cliff StMike Fox Skate Park
299 San Lorenzo BlvdSeacliff Plaza Store
219 State Park DrKids love this mellow spot!
Hiking and biking for miles and miles. Don’t forget to grab the parking pass from the house.
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I-State Park ye-Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadHiking and biking for miles and miles. Don’t forget to grab the parking pass from the house.
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdQuirky and fun!!!
Giggles-N-Wiggles
Farmers Market
8-noon on Saturday!
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel Dr