Aptos shops guide
My favorite breakfast places
This is the perfect place to start your day! The selection of their pastries and savoy bread is excellent, and we never miss their croissant & latte.
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Companion Bakeshop Aptos
7486 Soquel DrThis is the perfect place to start your day! The selection of their pastries and savoy bread is excellent, and we never miss their croissant & latte.
This place is a local's favorite. Lots of deli selections and good, happy vibes. I was told by my friend about their homemade Burrito that is often out of stock before noon. When we head surfing to Manresa beach in the morning, we always drop by and grab a few of those and head to the beach.
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Seascape Foods
16 Seascape VillageThis place is a local's favorite. Lots of deli selections and good, happy vibes. I was told by my friend about their homemade Burrito that is often out of stock before noon. When we head surfing to Manresa beach in the morning, we always drop by and grab a few of those and head to the beach.
Places walking distance
Everyone who visits Aptos may swing by this spot to choose the best scoop among the variety of flavor options! Their Ice cream is decent, nothing special to be frank ;) but made us happy that we have this place within walking distance, and made our children happy.
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Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park DrEveryone who visits Aptos may swing by this spot to choose the best scoop among the variety of flavor options! Their Ice cream is decent, nothing special to be frank ;) but made us happy that we have this place within walking distance, and made our children happy.
Casual Mexican in the neighbor. "Manuels" seems more popular in a way but we like Casa Rossy's friendly vibes and LOVE their shrimp & carnitas tacos. 🌮
Casa Rossy
257 Center AveCasual Mexican in the neighbor. "Manuels" seems more popular in a way but we like Casa Rossy's friendly vibes and LOVE their shrimp & carnitas tacos. 🌮
A few steps from our house and you can grab these burgers & flies. We tried a few times, not too bad but this may not be our first choice.
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Sno-White Drive-In
223 State Park DrA few steps from our house and you can grab these burgers & flies. We tried a few times, not too bad but this may not be our first choice.
When you need something really quick - like sodas, beer, they offer basic staff!
Seacliff Plaza Store
219 State Park DrWhen you need something really quick - like sodas, beer, they offer basic staff!
Local thrift store. They run the store in Capitola for 65 (!!) years then move to Aptos. The selection of used clothes and accessories, and ceramics are unique and mint condition. You might find something charming to bring back home at this shop to remember your travel in Aptos.
St John's Helpful Shop
246-A Center AvenueLocal thrift store. They run the store in Capitola for 65 (!!) years then move to Aptos. The selection of used clothes and accessories, and ceramics are unique and mint condition. You might find something charming to bring back home at this shop to remember your travel in Aptos.
Open every day from 8am to 6pm! Grab cups of coffee and sandwiches to go and have fun at the beach ;).
Castelli’s Caffe & Deli. Seacliff area
Open every day from 8am to 6pm! Grab cups of coffee and sandwiches to go and have fun at the beach ;).
Casual Lunch / Dinner places
Nice local foods which doesn't cost too much $$$$
Great beers and BBQs! Kids & pets friendly, and the outside space is also very nice on a sunny day.
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Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StGreat beers and BBQs! Kids & pets friendly, and the outside space is also very nice on a sunny day.
Food scene
Definitely the pricy side of the restaurant in Aptos. Michelin Chef/Owner and their pizza got great reviews and I haven't tried it yet but people say their truffle pasta (tajarin) is fantastic!
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Mentone
174 Aptos Vlg WyDefinitely the pricy side of the restaurant in Aptos. Michelin Chef/Owner and their pizza got great reviews and I haven't tried it yet but people say their truffle pasta (tajarin) is fantastic!
Comfortable outdoor space, mostly adults but kids can go too. It's a little louder & on the pricy side. The food quality is great, consistent, fresh, and juicy. According to my husband, it's too much cheese but I think it's still OK.
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The Hideout
9051 Soquel DrComfortable outdoor space, mostly adults but kids can go too. It's a little louder & on the pricy side. The food quality is great, consistent, fresh, and juicy. According to my husband, it's too much cheese but I think it's still OK.
Cakes!
Local's "go-to" place to get cakes, pastries and a nice deli menu!! We also love "The farm bakery" in Aptos, but if you can swing by Capitola, it's worth checking out & try :).
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Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveLocal's "go-to" place to get cakes, pastries and a nice deli menu!! We also love "The farm bakery" in Aptos, but if you can swing by Capitola, it's worth checking out & try :).
A very pretty local shop that offers yummy & beautiful cakes, and a nice breakfast menu. Their selections of gifts are all good looking so fun to have a look at.
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Farm Bakery & Cafe
6790 Soquel DrA very pretty local shop that offers yummy & beautiful cakes, and a nice breakfast menu. Their selections of gifts are all good looking so fun to have a look at.
Need boba tea?! My kids love their boba and we kept coming back to grab it. They have so many flavors to try but I love the original black milk tea at the end ;).
Mr Z's Crêpes & Teas
7518 Soquel DriveNeed boba tea?! My kids love their boba and we kept coming back to grab it. They have so many flavors to try but I love the original black milk tea at the end ;).
Grocery & Farmers Market
Easy to park, good selections of fresh fruits, fish/meat and they promote many local producers that I really like.
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New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveEasy to park, good selections of fresh fruits, fish/meat and they promote many local producers that I really like.
A bit far but always easy to park. It's a pricy side of the store compared to other grocery stores (Natural food or New leaf) but you see different selections of products which is fun!
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Deluxe Foods of Aptos
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdA bit far but always easy to park. It's a pricy side of the store compared to other grocery stores (Natural food or New leaf) but you see different selections of products which is fun!
Trader Joe's
700 Front StWho doesn't love Trader Joe's?? :D
🌽Every Saturday from 8AM to 12PM!🌻
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Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel Dr🌽Every Saturday from 8AM to 12PM!🌻
Our local supermarket carries fresh veggies & fruits and dairy. Nice place for a quick shop.
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Aptos Natural Foods
7506 Soquel DrOur local supermarket carries fresh veggies & fruits and dairy. Nice place for a quick shop.