Guidebook for Aptos

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Guidebook for Aptos

Food Scene

fantastic daily specials, great margaritas, but you want to go for the service and the atmosphere
91 locals recommend
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center Ave
91 locals recommend
fantastic daily specials, great margaritas, but you want to go for the service and the atmosphere
Succulent BBQ, impressive tap list, & local musicians
95 locals recommend
Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos St
95 locals recommend
Succulent BBQ, impressive tap list, & local musicians
Awesome local coffee roaster that is within walking distance from the farm
71 locals recommend
Cat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola Dr
71 locals recommend
Awesome local coffee roaster that is within walking distance from the farm
10 locals recommend
Norma Jean's Coffee
8043 Soquel Dr
10 locals recommend
Seasonal French/Mediterranean menu by Michelin Star chef David Kinch
32 locals recommend
Mentone
174 Aptos Vlg Wy
32 locals recommend
Seasonal French/Mediterranean menu by Michelin Star chef David Kinch

Drinks & Nightlife

Beer thirty is a popular taproom. Not exactly a brewery or a bar. 30 craft brews on tap and many outdoor games to play just outside the beer garden
82 locals recommend
Beer 30
2504 S Main St
82 locals recommend
Beer thirty is a popular taproom. Not exactly a brewery or a bar. 30 craft brews on tap and many outdoor games to play just outside the beer garden
A cozy tasting room and beautiful patio overlooking soquel creek make this experience about more than just delicious wine. Try some of their Italian varietals
31 locals recommend
Bargetto Winery
3535 N Main St
31 locals recommend
A cozy tasting room and beautiful patio overlooking soquel creek make this experience about more than just delicious wine. Try some of their Italian varietals
Stunning view of the vineyards right off the patio
26 locals recommend
Alfaro Family Vineyard-Winery
420 Hames Rd
26 locals recommend
Stunning view of the vineyards right off the patio
31 locals recommend
Cantine Winepub
8050 Soquel Dr
31 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Towering redwoods and lush fern. You might even find a waterfall along these scenic trails
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek Road
272 locals recommend
Towering redwoods and lush fern. You might even find a waterfall along these scenic trails
The old sunken cement ship at the end of the wharf
63 locals recommend
Rio Del Mar State Beach
63 locals recommend
The old sunken cement ship at the end of the wharf
55 locals recommend
Manresa State Beach
1445 San Andreas Rd
55 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

133 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front St
133 locals recommend

Essentials

fresh, organic, local produce & specialty food items
14 locals recommend
Aptos Natural Foods
7506 Soquel Dr
14 locals recommend
fresh, organic, local produce & specialty food items
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Ave
248 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Because you are in Surf City...
12 locals recommend
Surf School Santa Cruz
3548 Portola Dr
12 locals recommend
Because you are in Surf City...