Food scene
You can't go wrong here, every flavor is delicious but if you're visiting in the Fall be sure to try their pumpkin flavor!
45 locals recommend
Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park DrYou can't go wrong here, every flavor is delicious but if you're visiting in the Fall be sure to try their pumpkin flavor!
They have great locations in Santa Cruz and Capitola as well but this will be your closes Penny Ice Creamery and it is just delicious!
The Penny Ice Creamery Aptos Village
141 Aptos Vlg WyThey have great locations in Santa Cruz and Capitola as well but this will be your closes Penny Ice Creamery and it is just delicious!
Mentone
174 Aptos Vlg WyAptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StShadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdOne of a kind location & restaurant.
Pixie Deli
111 Venetian RdGreat spot for sandwiches right by Rio Del Mar Beach.
Pizza 1
253 Center AveManuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveCafé Rio Aptos
131 EsplanadeDelightful cafe spot near Rio Del Mar Beach.
Persephone
7945 Soquel DrNo. 1 spot around town for breakfast burritos, then walk Cliff drive to enjoy some gorgeous views and watch the surfers!
38 locals recommend
The Point Market
23040 E Cliff DrNo. 1 spot around town for breakfast burritos, then walk Cliff drive to enjoy some gorgeous views and watch the surfers!
Humble Sea Brewing Co.
820 Swift StBeer 30
2504 S Main StGreat spot for tons of delicious beers and super family friendly.
Sightseeing
Sumner Beach
Rio Del Mar State Beach
Amazing hiking trails, you could go for days and it's just minutes away!
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadAmazing hiking trails, you could go for days and it's just minutes away!
Surf School Santa Cruz
3548 Portola DrCapitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveGreat shop that also offers surf lessons.
Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveSanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StNatural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrAno Nuevo State Park
1 New Years Creek RoadMonterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row