Guidebook for Aptos
Drinks & Nightlife
Cantine Winepub
8050 Soquel DrA favorite locals spot in the heart of Capitola Village. Enjoy a glass of wine and occasional live music a Cava Wine bar. They have a wide variety of wines to choose from by the glass, in flights or as a bottle that you can enjoy there or take away!
15 locals recommend
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants
115 San Jose AveA favorite locals spot in the heart of Capitola Village. Enjoy a glass of wine and occasional live music a Cava Wine bar. They have a wide variety of wines to choose from by the glass, in flights or as a bottle that you can enjoy there or take away!
The best brewery in all of Santa Cruz County! Known for their barrel aged, belgian inspired and saison brews. They also have a delicious porter if you like dark beer. If you are looking for a nice environment to have a delicious beer- this is where to go! This is not only a local favorite, but a brewery with a following near and far. Check out what they have on tap, get a bottle for in-house consumption or take a few to-go.
28 locals recommend
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
103 Kennedy DrThe best brewery in all of Santa Cruz County! Known for their barrel aged, belgian inspired and saison brews. They also have a delicious porter if you like dark beer. If you are looking for a nice environment to have a delicious beer- this is where to go! This is not only a local favorite, but a brewery with a following near and far. Check out what they have on tap, get a bottle for in-house consumption or take a few to-go.
Food Scene
Delicious BBQ and an amazing selection of microbrews on tap! Live music in the evenings everyday!
95 locals recommend
Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StDelicious BBQ and an amazing selection of microbrews on tap! Live music in the evenings everyday!
A unique twist on Japanese food and sushi. There full bar offers a variety of interesting cocktails.
Kauboi Japanese Grill and Sushi Bar
8017 Soquel DrA unique twist on Japanese food and sushi. There full bar offers a variety of interesting cocktails.
The best breakfast in town! Check out Red Apple Cafe's delicious selection of pancakes, waffles, french toast, omelets and scrambles. If you're a benedict fan there's multiple styles to choose from!
42 locals recommend
Red Apple Café
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdThe best breakfast in town! Check out Red Apple Cafe's delicious selection of pancakes, waffles, french toast, omelets and scrambles. If you're a benedict fan there's multiple styles to choose from!
Country French dining in the heart of Aptos Village. This is a casual classic that offers delicious french cuisine. If you're looking for a nice sit down restaurant this is the place to go.
79 locals recommend
Café Sparrow
8042 Soquel DrCountry French dining in the heart of Aptos Village. This is a casual classic that offers delicious french cuisine. If you're looking for a nice sit down restaurant this is the place to go.
Parks & Nature
Go on a hike or mountain bike adventure in the beautiful state park of Nisene Marks!
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadGo on a hike or mountain bike adventure in the beautiful state park of Nisene Marks!
If you're headed south stop to see the otters and go on a kayak adventure throughout Elkhorn Slough! This is a beautiful natural reserve that offers an abundance of wildlife viewing.
46 locals recommend
Elkhorn Slough
If you're headed south stop to see the otters and go on a kayak adventure throughout Elkhorn Slough! This is a beautiful natural reserve that offers an abundance of wildlife viewing.
Check out the beautiful trails of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. This is a wonderful place to see the wonders of old growth redwood trees.
335 locals recommend
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdCheck out the beautiful trails of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. This is a wonderful place to see the wonders of old growth redwood trees.
Sightseeing
The Mystery Spot is an iconic tourist destination for families and travelers alike!
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdThe Mystery Spot is an iconic tourist destination for families and travelers alike!