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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 Weather & Climate

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.

     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

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.

Aptos Attractions
 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkSanta CruzCA6.8 mi.
Bonfante GardensGilroyCA18.9 mi.
Paramount's Great AmericaSanta ClaraCA25.9 mi.
Oakland ZooOaklandCA60.3 mi.
Pixieland ParkConcordCA69.3 mi.
Six Flags Marine WorldVallejoCA80.0 mi.
FunderwoodsLodiCA86.8 mi.
 
Water Parks
Raging WatersSan JoseCA24.8 mi.
Waterworld USAConcordCA69.3 mi.
Big Bear ParkWaterfordCA77.9 mi.
Waterworld USASacramentoCA113.0 mi.
The Island Waterpark and Family Fun VillageFresnoCA119.3 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Seascape Golf ClubAptosCA 
De Laveaga Golf CourseSanta CruzCA5.0 mi.
Pasatiempo Golf ClubSanta CruzCA6.6 mi.
Valley Gardens Golf CourseScotts ValleyCA7.4 mi.
Casserly Par3 Golf CourseWatsonvilleCA9.0 mi.
Spring Hills Golf CourseWatsonvilleCA9.0 mi.
Eagle Ridge Golf ClubGilroyCA19.2 mi.
Gavilan Golf CourseGilroyCA19.2 mi.
Gilroy Golf CourseGilroyCA19.2 mi.
Cinnabar Hills Golf ClubSan JoseCA22.4 mi.
Los Lagos Golf CourseSan JoseCA22.4 mi.
Santa Teresa Golf ClubSan JoseCA22.4 mi.
The Ranch Golf ClubSan JoseCA22.4 mi.
Deep Cliff Golf CourseCupertinoCA24.2 mi.
Blackberry Farm Golf CourseCupertinoCA24.9 mi.
Pacific Grove Municipal Golf CoursePacific GroveCA25.2 mi.
Pleasant Hills Golf CourseSan JoseCA25.4 mi.
Pruneridge Golf CourseSanta ClaraCA25.6 mi.
Santa Clara Golf & Tennis ClubSanta ClaraCA25.6 mi.
Twin Creeks Golf CourseSalinasCA25.8 mi.
BayonetBlack Horse Golf CourseSeasideCA25.9 mi.
Laguna Seca Golf ClubMontereyCA26.4 mi.
Sunken Gardens Golf CourseSunnyvaleCA26.5 mi.
San Juan Oaks Golf ClubHollisterCA26.7 mi.
Salinas Fairways Golf CourseSalinasCA26.9 mi.
San Jose Municipal Golf CourseSan JoseCA27.4 mi.
Poppy Hills Golf CoursePebble BeachCA27.8 mi.
Sunnyvale Municipal Golf CourseSunnyvaleCA29.8 mi.
 
State Parks
Henry Cowell Redwoods State ParkCA8.3 mi. 
Wilder Ranch State ParkCA10.1 mi. 
Zmudowski Beach State ParkCA12.0 mi. 
Castle Rock State ParkCA20.5 mi. 
Marina State ParkCA21.0 mi. 
Loghry State ParkCA21.1 mi. 
Big Basin Redwoods State ParkCA22.0 mi. 
Portola State ParkCA24.6 mi. 
Ano Nuevo Island State ParkCA24.7 mi. 
Cascade Ranch State ParkCA26.2 mi. 
Henry Willard Coe State ParkCA26.7 mi. 
Butano State ParkCA27.2 mi. 
Fremont Peak State ParkCA27.3 mi. 
Garrapata State ParkCA36.1 mi. 
 
Museums
Capitola Historical MuseumCapitolaCA2.5 mi.(History)
Ecology Hall of FameSanta CruzCA6.8 mi.(Science)
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad CompanyLos GatosCA17.3 mi.(Technology)
California Antique Aircraft MuseumSan MartinCA18.0 mi.(Technology)
History Museums of San JoseSan JoseCA24.8 mi.(History)
Japanese American Museum of San JoseSan JoseCA24.8 mi.(History)
Rosicrucian Egyptian MuseumSan JoseCA24.8 mi.(History)
Ableza's Native American Virtual Cultural CenterSan JoseCA24.8 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Captain Kazooz Kazoo MuseumSan JoseCA24.8 mi.(Miscellaneous)
San Jose Museum of ArtSan JoseCA24.8 mi.(Art)
Children's Discovery MuseumSan JoseCA24.8 mi.(Children's)
Stowitts Museum and LibraryPacific GroveCA25.2 mi.(Miscellaneous)
San Juan Bautista MissionSeasideCA25.8 mi.(History)
Arnisto GallerySanta ClaraCA25.9 mi.(Miscellaneous)
Intel MuseumSanta ClaraCA25.9 mi.(Technology)
California Views Historical Photo CollectionMontereyCA26.4 mi.(History)
Niles Canyon Railway MuseumFremontCA39.5 mi.(Technology)
Niles DepotFremontCA39.5 mi.(Technology)
Hiller Aviation MuseumSan CarlosCA41.2 mi.(Technology)
Silicon Valley Art MuseumBelmontCA42.4 mi.(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Happy Hollow Park and ZooSan JoseCA24.8 mi.
Monterey Bay AquariumMontereyCA26.4 mi.
The Oakland ZooOaklandCA60.3 mi.
San Francisco Zoological GardensSan FranciscoCA61.7 mi.
Steinhart AquariumSan FranciscoCA61.7 mi.
Six Flags Marine WorldVallejoCA80.0 mi.
Micke Grove ZooLodiCA86.8 mi.
Sacramento ZooSacramentoCA113.0 mi.
Chaffee Zoological GardensFresnoCA119.3 mi.

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