Aptos area guidebook
Food scene
One of our favorite bakeries. Amazing local sourdough.
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Companion Bakeshop Aptos
7486 Soquel DrOne of our favorite bakeries. Amazing local sourdough.
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveAptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StCat & Cloud
10 Parade StGreat coffee and pastries
Great breakfast originals plus greasy spoon favorites
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Red Apple Café
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdGreat breakfast originals plus greasy spoon favorites
Nice views, good seafood and Mexican favorites.
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Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
21 Seascape VillageNice views, good seafood and Mexican favorites.
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside
Great drinks and good food right next to the beach.
Open for breakfast and lunch. Great challah French toast and rotisserie chicken.
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Pixie Deli
111 Venetian RdOpen for breakfast and lunch. Great challah French toast and rotisserie chicken.
Cavalletta
New Italian restaurant with great pizza
They have great fine dining. Nice bar. Love their patio.
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Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar BlvdThey have great fine dining. Nice bar. Love their patio.
The Hideout
9051 Soquel DrAmerican cuisine. Good bar.
Sightseeing
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadBeautiful trails, stream, and redwood forests
Great beach with facilities and restaurants nearby. See the iconic cement ship. Climb the stairs with other fitness enthusiasts.
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Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveGreat beach with facilities and restaurants nearby. See the iconic cement ship. Climb the stairs with other fitness enthusiasts.
Byrne-Milliron Forest
809 Browns Valley RdGreat hiking!
They have a nice restaurant and paths to walk along the cliffs above the beach. They often have live music on Sundays in the warmer months.
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Seascape Beach Resort
1 Seascape Resort DrThey have a nice restaurant and paths to walk along the cliffs above the beach. They often have live music on Sundays in the warmer months.
World famous. Plan to spend the day here and explore cannery row after for some touristy food and shopping fun.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowWorld famous. Plan to spend the day here and explore cannery row after for some touristy food and shopping fun.
This area is a must do if you have time. Beautiful and impressive vistas as you drive along the coast.
Big Sur
This area is a must do if you have time. Beautiful and impressive vistas as you drive along the coast.
Spas
restaurant has great views and they have a very nice spa
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The Spa at Chaminade
1 Chaminade Lnrestaurant has great views and they have a very nice spa
Yoso Wellness Spa
740 Front StRefuge
27300 Rancho San Carlos RdAmazing soaking pools in an ideal location.