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Aptos
is a seaside village located in Santa Cruz County along California Highway 1, just south of San Francisco. The terrain consists of coastal hills and mountains, towering redwoods, fertile farmlands, beaches and ocean cliffs, making it one of the most scenic spots along the California coast. Besides the beautiful windswept beaches and sand dunes, other attractions in the Aptos area include the Palo Alto Cement Ship, Aptos History Museum, world class wineries and art galleries. Nature lovers will want to see the Butterflies at Natural Bridges, the sea lions at Ano Nuevo, or take a whale watching boat cruise. Aptos holds several special events such as farmer's markets, arts and crafts fairs, and free musical and theatrical productions. The town of Aptos is just a few miles from other spectacular coastal attractions such as the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, the Monterey Bay and Point Lobos, and famous Pebble Beach. Accommodations in the area are vast and range from beautifully decorated bed and breakfasts to beachfront hotels and inns. Camping is also available in area state parks. Aptos retains its small town atmosphere while being in the midst of some of the most visited areas of the state, making it the perfect base for your next California coast vacation.
Surrounding areas: Rio del Mar, California (1.0 mi), Capitola, California (2.6 mi), La Selva Beach, California (3.9 mi), Corralitos, California (5.7 mi), Santa Cruz, California (6.6 mi), Watsonville, California (9.0 mi), Monterey Bay, California (12.6 mi)
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Aptos Vacation Rentals
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Aptos Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Rio Sands Motel | 116 Aptos BCH Dr | Aptos, CA | | (831) 688-3207 | | Seacliff Inn Best Western | 7500 Old Dominion CT | Aptos, CA | | (831) 688-7300 | | Seascape Resort | 1 Seascape Resort Dr | Aptos, CA | | (831) 688-6800 | | Chaminade | 1 Chaminade Ln | Santa Cruz, CA | 4.3 mi. | (831) 475-5600 | | Santa Cruz Inn | 2950 Soquel Ave | Santa Cruz, CA | 4.3 mi. | (831) 475-6322 | | Motel Continental | 414 Ocean St | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.1 mi. | (831) 429-1221 | | Best Inn & Suites | 600 Riverside Ave | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.2 mi. | (831) 458-9660 | | Best Western All Suites Inn | 500 Ocean St | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.2 mi. | (831) 458-9898 | | Comfort Inn - Beach & Boardwalk | 314 Riverside Ave | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.2 mi. | (831) 471-9999 | | Santa Cruz Travelodge | 525 Ocean St | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.2 mi. | (831) 426-2300 | | Super 8 Motel | 321 Riverside Ave | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.2 mi. | (831) 423-9449 | | Super 8 Motel | 338 Riverside Ave | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.2 mi. | (831) 426-3707 | | Victorian Inn Motel | 516 Water St | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.2 mi. | (831) 426-6111 | | Quality Inn | 1101 Ocean St | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.3 mi. | (831) 427-1616 | | Best Western Inn Santa Cruz | 126 Plymouth St | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.4 mi. | (831) 425-4717 | | Hampton Inn Santa Cruz | 1505 Ocean St | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.4 mi. | (831) 457-8000 | | Casa Blanca Motel | 101 Main St | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.5 mi. | (831) 423-1570 | | Palomar Inn | 1344 Pacific Ave | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.6 mi. | (831) 423-7000 | | Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley | 6001 Ln Madrona Dr | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.8 mi. | (831) 440-1000 | | Mission Inn Motel | 2250 MSN St | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.8 mi. | (831) 425-5455 | | Peachview Inn | 157 Franklin St #51 | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.8 mi. | (831) 426-3575 | | Ramada LTD | 130 W CLF Dr | Santa Cruz, CA | 6.8 mi. | (831) 423-7737 | | Inn Cal | 370 Ocean St | Santa Cruz, CA | 7.8 mi. | (831) 458-9220 | | Pacific Inn | 330 Ocean St | Santa Cruz, CA | 7.8 mi. | (831) 425-3772 | | Comfort Inn Watsonville | 112 Airport Blvd | Watsonville, CA | 7.8 mi. | (831) 728-2300 | | Motel 6 #524 | 125 Silver Leaf Dr | Watsonville, CA | 8.1 mi. | (831) 728-4144 | | Holiday Inn Exprss Hotel & Suites | 1855 Main St | Watsonville, CA | 8.3 mi. | (831) 728-3600 | | Watsonville Inn | 970 Main St | Watsonville, CA | 9.0 mi. | (831) 724-8881 | | Best Western Inn | 740 Freedom Blvd | Watsonville, CA | 9.3 mi. | (831) 724-3367 | | Econo Lodge | 9733 Hwy 9 | Ben Lomond, CA | 12.3 mi. | (831) 336-2292 | | Toll House Hotel | 140 S Santa Cruz Ave | Los Gatos, CA | 17.0 mi. | (408) 395-7070 | | Courtyard By Marriott | 18610 Madrone Pkwy | Morgan Hill, CA | 17.1 mi. | (408) 782-6034 | | Residence Inn By Marriott Morgan Hill/San Jose | 18620 Madrone Pkwy | Morgan Hill, CA | 17.1 mi. | (800) 331-3131 | | Extended Stay America | 605 Jarvis Dr | Morgan Hill, CA | 18.1 mi. | (408) 779-9660 | | Comfort Inn | 16225 Condit Rd | Morgan Hill, CA | 18.3 mi. | (408) 778-3400 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 16245 Condit Rd | Morgan Hill, CA | 18.3 mi. | (408) 782-5000 | | Ramada Morgan Hill/San Jose | 16115 Condit Rd | Morgan Hill, CA | 18.3 mi. | (408) 779-7666 | | Executive Inn Suites | 16505 Condit Rd | Morgan Hill, CA | 18.4 mi. | (408) 778-0404 | | Quality Inn | 16525 Condit Rd | Morgan Hill, CA | 18.4 mi. | (888) 434-1444 | | Lodge At Villa Felice | 15350 S Winchester Blvd | Los Gatos, CA | 18.6 mi. | (408) 395-6710 |
| | | Bed & Breakfast |
| Inn At Depot Hill | 250 Monterey Ave | Capitola, CA | 2.4 mi. | (831) 462-3376 | | The Hensley House Bed And Breakfast Inn | 456 N Third St | San Jose, CA | 24.8 mi. | (408) 298-3537 | | Carriage House Inn | Junipero Between 7th & 8th Ave | Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA | 29.5 mi. | (831) 625-2585 |
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Aptos Weather & Climate
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The Central Pacific Coast, between San Francisco and the Monterey Bay, enjoys a mild, Mediterranean type climate. It can be cloudy and damp in the wintertime but spring through fall is sunny, warm and dry - perfect for enjoying the area's beaches. This region that is at the northern tip of the Monterey Bay does not experience much variation in daytime temperatures, but nights are generally cooler in winter than in summer. The rainy season runs late October through early April, with the rest of the year experiencing only a trace of precipitation. Early morning fog is common along the coast in the summertime, due to warm air moving across the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean. Due to very dry conditions in summer, wildfire is always a threat in the forested mountain regions and in winter, mudslides can occur on mountain roads when lots of rain is received over a period of a few days.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
61°F |
40°F |
6.49 in. |
55°F |
| February |
62°F |
42°F |
6.15 in. |
56°F |
| March |
64°F |
43°F |
4.78 in. |
56°F |
| April |
68°F |
44°F |
1.97 in. |
57°F |
| May |
71°F |
47°F |
0.70 in. |
57°F |
| June |
74°F |
50°F |
0.18 in. |
59°F |
| July |
74°F |
52°F |
0.14 in. |
62°F |
| August |
75°F |
53°F |
0.11 in. |
64°F |
| September |
75°F |
52°F |
0.41 in. |
63°F |
| October |
72°F |
48°F |
1.44 in. |
61°F |
| November |
65°F |
43°F |
4.08 in. |
60°F |
| December |
60°F |
39°F |
4.22 in. |
57°F |
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Aptos Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Norman Y Mineta San Jose International airport (SJC) located about 26 miles north of Aptos in San Jose, California, the Monterey Peninsula airport (MRY) located approximately 27 miles south of Aptos in Monterey, California, the San Francisco International airport (SFO) located roughly 51 miles northwest of Aptos in San Francisco, California, and finally the Metropolitan Oakland International airport (OAK) located around 53 miles northwest of Aptos in Oakland, California.
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Aptos Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz | CA | 6.8 mi. | | | Bonfante Gardens | Gilroy | CA | 18.9 mi. | | | Paramount's Great America | Santa Clara | CA | 25.9 mi. | | | Oakland Zoo | Oakland | CA | 60.2 mi. | | | Pixieland Park | Concord | CA | 69.2 mi. | | | Six Flags Marine World | Vallejo | CA | 79.9 mi. | | | Funderwoods | Lodi | CA | 86.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Raging Waters | San Jose | CA | 24.7 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Concord | CA | 69.2 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 77.8 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 112.9 mi. | | | The Island Waterpark and Family Fun Village | Fresno | CA | 119.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Seascape Golf Club | Aptos | CA | | | | De Laveaga Golf Course | Santa Cruz | CA | 5.0 mi. | | | Pasatiempo Golf Club | Santa Cruz | CA | 6.6 mi. | | | Valley Gardens Golf Course | Scotts Valley | CA | 7.4 mi. | | | Casserly Par3 Golf Course | Watsonville | CA | 9.0 mi. | | | Spring Hills Golf Course | Watsonville | CA | 9.0 mi. | | | Eagle Ridge Golf Club | Gilroy | CA | 19.2 mi. | | | Gavilan Golf Course | Gilroy | CA | 19.2 mi. | | | Gilroy Golf Course | Gilroy | CA | 19.2 mi. | | | Cinnabar Hills Golf Club | San Jose | CA | 22.4 mi. | | | Los Lagos Golf Course | San Jose | CA | 22.4 mi. | | | Santa Teresa Golf Club | San Jose | CA | 22.4 mi. | | | The Ranch Golf Club | San Jose | CA | 22.4 mi. | | | Deep Cliff Golf Course | Cupertino | CA | 24.2 mi. | | | Blackberry Farm Golf Course | Cupertino | CA | 24.8 mi. | | | Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course | Pacific Grove | CA | 25.1 mi. | | | Pleasant Hills Golf Course | San Jose | CA | 25.4 mi. | | | Pruneridge Golf Course | Santa Clara | CA | 25.6 mi. | | | Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club | Santa Clara | CA | 25.6 mi. | | | Twin Creeks Golf Course | Salinas | CA | 25.8 mi. | | | BayonetBlack Horse Golf Course | Seaside | CA | 25.9 mi. | | | Laguna Seca Golf Club | Monterey | CA | 26.4 mi. | | | Sunken Gardens Golf Course | Sunnyvale | CA | 26.4 mi. | | | San Juan Oaks Golf Club | Hollister | CA | 26.6 mi. | | | Salinas Fairways Golf Course | Salinas | CA | 26.9 mi. | | | San Jose Municipal Golf Course | San Jose | CA | 27.3 mi. | | | Poppy Hills Golf Course | Pebble Beach | CA | 27.7 mi. | | | Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course | Sunnyvale | CA | 29.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | | CA | 8.3 mi. | | | Wilder Ranch State Park | | CA | 10.1 mi. | | | Zmudowski Beach State Park | | CA | 12.0 mi. | | | Castle Rock State Park | | CA | 20.5 mi. | | | Marina State Park | | CA | 21.0 mi. | | | Loghry State Park | | CA | 21.1 mi. | | | Big Basin Redwoods State Park | | CA | 22.0 mi. | | | Portola State Park | | CA | 24.6 mi. | | | Ano Nuevo Island State Park | | CA | 24.7 mi. | | | Cascade Ranch State Park | | CA | 26.2 mi. | | | Henry Willard Coe State Park | | CA | 26.7 mi. | | | Butano State Park | | CA | 27.2 mi. | | | Fremont Peak State Park | | CA | 27.2 mi. | | | Garrapata State Park | | CA | 36.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Capitola Historical Museum | Capitola | CA | 2.5 mi. | (History) | | Ecology Hall of Fame | Santa Cruz | CA | 6.8 mi. | (Science) | | Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad Company | Los Gatos | CA | 17.3 mi. | (Technology) | | California Antique Aircraft Museum | San Martin | CA | 17.9 mi. | (Technology) | | History Museums of San Jose | San Jose | CA | 24.7 mi. | (History) | | Japanese American Museum of San Jose | San Jose | CA | 24.7 mi. | (History) | | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum | San Jose | CA | 24.7 mi. | (History) | | Ableza's Native American Virtual Cultural Center | San Jose | CA | 24.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Captain Kazooz Kazoo Museum | San Jose | CA | 24.7 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | San Jose Museum of Art | San Jose | CA | 24.7 mi. | (Art) | | Children's Discovery Museum | San Jose | CA | 24.7 mi. | (Children's) | | Stowitts Museum and Library | Pacific Grove | CA | 25.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | San Juan Bautista Mission | Seaside | CA | 25.8 mi. | (History) | | Arnisto Gallery | Santa Clara | CA | 25.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Intel Museum | Santa Clara | CA | 25.9 mi. | (Technology) | | California Views Historical Photo Collection | Monterey | CA | 26.4 mi. | (History) | | Niles Canyon Railway Museum | Fremont | CA | 39.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Niles Depot | Fremont | CA | 39.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Hiller Aviation Museum | San Carlos | CA | 41.2 mi. | (Technology) | | Silicon Valley Art Museum | Belmont | CA | 42.4 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Happy Hollow Park and Zoo | San Jose | CA | 24.7 mi. | | | Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey | CA | 26.4 mi. | | | The Oakland Zoo | Oakland | CA | 60.2 mi. | | | San Francisco Zoological Gardens | San Francisco | CA | 61.6 mi. | | | Steinhart Aquarium | San Francisco | CA | 61.6 mi. | | | Six Flags Marine World | Vallejo | CA | 79.9 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 86.7 mi. | | | Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 112.9 mi. | | | Chaffee Zoological Gardens | Fresno | CA | 119.2 mi. | |
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