Places to stay in Aptos, California

Aptos is community in Santa Cruz County, California. Places to eat in the region include Aptos Street Barberque, Manuel's Mexican Restaurant, Ambrosia India Bistro, and Pino Alto Restaurant.

If you are travelling in the area, Aptos is located close to Quail Hollow Elementary School (historical), Twin Lakes State Beach, Fall Creek, Alta Vista Heliport and Happy Valley Elementary School.

The center of Aptos ( which is at is longitude -121°54'3.5999 and latitude 36°58'37.2 ) is located 3 miles away from Capitola, 4 miles away from La Selva Beach, 8 miles away from Santa Cruz and 9 miles away from Scotts Valley.

Available Aptos lodging

We currently have 12 accommodations in and around Aptos.

Aptos Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Photograph of Fairfield Inn & Suites, Capitola
Listing updated 2024
Hotels

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Approx 4 miles away in Capitola:

The Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola is the area’s newest, state-of-the-art hotel. Guests and industry experts rank this exceptional, all-suite hotel as one of the finest Fairfield Inns worldwide.
1255 41st Avenue
Capitola, California
Photograph of Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Aptos
Listing updated 2025
Hotels

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Stay at Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and uncover the unexpected at our one-of-a-kind hotel. As part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, we are perfect for guests seeking an uncommon experience and peace of mind..
7500 Old Dominion Court
Aptos, California
Motels

Rio Sands Motel

The Rio Sands is a great lodging on Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz about 200 steps to the sand beach, in the suburb of Aptos.
116 Aptos Beach Drive
Aptos, California
Hotels

Best Western Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites

★★★★★★★★★

Approx 4 miles away in Capitola:

Centrally located in Capitola, this award winning central California hotel offers easy access to a variety of local attractions.
"I called to let them know that I was arriving a day early, they told me that was not a problem. I arrived at 3:30 am, as I had told them I would and I was informed by the man at the desk that they ..... "
1435 41st Avenue
Capitola, California
Hotels

Seascape Resort Monterey Bay

Seascape combines the charm of a beachfront villa with the amenities of a four-diamond Aptos; California hotel. Its relaxed elegance reflects the resorts *California Coastal* style; a harmony of 85 beautiful suites and 164 spacious villas.
One Seascape Resort Drive
Aptos, California
Bed & Breakfasts

Historic Sand Rock Farm Bed and Breakfast

Peaceful elegance mere minutes from Pacific Coast Highway 1, in the coastal community of Aptos, the Heart of the Monterey Bay Area..
6901 Freedom Boulevard
Aptos, California
Hotels

Bayview Hotel

FROM THE MOMENT YOU WALK THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO TRANSPORT YOU TO THE ORIGINAL SPIRIT OF THE BAYVIEW HOTEL. ELEVEN ROOMS, ALL WITH PRIVATE BATHS, TELEPHONES, AND SOME WITH FIREPLACES AND TWO PERSON SOAKING TUBS.
8041 Soquel Drive
Aptos, California
Bed & Breakfasts

Apple Lane Inn

A historic family farmhouse filled with antiques, wonderful food and friendly hosts on over 2 acres just 1 mile from the beach!.
6265 Soquel Drive
Aptos, California
Bed & Breakfasts

Country Sunrise B&B

Approx 2 miles away in Watsonville:

3085 Freedom Boulevard
Watsonville, California

Aptos Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Campsite / RV Parks

Beach RV Park

Approx 5 miles away in Santa Cruz:

Beach RV Park sits in a lovely area known as Live Oak. Across from Corcoran Lagoon and county library, minutes from beautiful white sand beaches with views of Monterey Bay. World class beaches are great for swimming, surfing, and picnics. Walk for miles in either direction.
2505 Portola Drive
Santa Cruz, California
Campsite / RV Parks

Seacliff Trailer RV Park

234 State Park Drive
Aptos, California
Campsite / RV Parks

New Brighton State Beach

Approx 2 miles away in Capitola:

1500 Park Avenue
Capitola, California
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Aptos

Manuel's Mexican Restaurant ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 261 Center Avenue. A local tradition since 1965, generations of guests have enjoyed our delicious food, cooked fresh daily, served with a genuine smile. Founded by my father, Manuel Santana, here at Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant we proudly serve his original recipes. www.manuelsrestaurant.com Link

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