Guidebook for Aptos Sea Haven 206
Fun!
Outings and Excursions...
This is so fun! Great for all ages. Learn about sea life and even pet some!
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I-Aquarium ye-Monterey Bay
886 Cannery RowThis is so fun! Great for all ages. Learn about sea life and even pet some!
Rides, shopping, games, food. Hours of fun right at the beach in Santa Cruz. Just minutes from Aptos Sea Haven 206.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StRides, shopping, games, food. Hours of fun right at the beach in Santa Cruz. Just minutes from Aptos Sea Haven 206.
The classic club in Santa Cruz. The Catalyst is where you will find the hottest artists for all types of music, local and national.
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The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveThe classic club in Santa Cruz. The Catalyst is where you will find the hottest artists for all types of music, local and national.
Ride in an open car train from the redwoods to the beach boardwalk. Stay awhile and they'll pick you up and take you back!
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Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadRide in an open car train from the redwoods to the beach boardwalk. Stay awhile and they'll pick you up and take you back!
Kayak Connection
413 Lake AveMany guests have enjoyed this experience.
Surf lessons might be fun! We've not done this, so let us know how you like it.
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Surf School Santa Cruz
3548 Portola DrSurf lessons might be fun! We've not done this, so let us know how you like it.
You can plan fishing excursions, sight seeing, rent a boat or just watch the sea lions and get some fresh clam chowder in a bread bowl. There is also fun shopping.
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Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfYou can plan fishing excursions, sight seeing, rent a boat or just watch the sea lions and get some fresh clam chowder in a bread bowl. There is also fun shopping.
95 acres of fun! The locals call it Blue Balls Park...😉
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Anna Jean Cummings Park
461 Soquel San Jose Rd95 acres of fun! The locals call it Blue Balls Park...😉
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Food!
What we like around town...
Great Mexican food and very close to Aptos Sea Haven. The food is very good. My favorite is chile verde burrito or the Crab and shrimp tostada with lots of crab and shrimp. Mouth watering.
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Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center AveGreat Mexican food and very close to Aptos Sea Haven. The food is very good. My favorite is chile verde burrito or the Crab and shrimp tostada with lots of crab and shrimp. Mouth watering.
If you want a nice dinner out, visit the Shadowbrook. A local favorite for celebrations. Take the trolley up the cliff to get to this stunning location. Food is delicious and ambiance is great too.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdIf you want a nice dinner out, visit the Shadowbrook. A local favorite for celebrations. Take the trolley up the cliff to get to this stunning location. Food is delicious and ambiance is great too.
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
175 W Cliff DrConsistently good food.
Sunset Magazine deemed it to be Santa Cruz’s best breakfast.
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The Walnut Avenue Cafe
106 Walnut AveSunset Magazine deemed it to be Santa Cruz’s best breakfast.
Zeldas is a fixture in Capitola, Ca. Just minutes from Aptos Sea Haven. Set on the sand with great views. They are open for breakfast at 6:30 AM.
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Zelda's on the Beach
203 EsplanadeZeldas is a fixture in Capitola, Ca. Just minutes from Aptos Sea Haven. Set on the sand with great views. They are open for breakfast at 6:30 AM.
A short block from Aptos Sea Haven. We love the breakfast burritos and burgers. Their salads are good too.
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Pixie Deli
111 Venetian RdA short block from Aptos Sea Haven. We love the breakfast burritos and burgers. Their salads are good too.
Great Bloody Marys! Good seafood and more. You are right on the beach at the entry of the Santa Cruz Wharf. Great atmosphere and delicious food.
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Ideal Bar & Grill
106 Beach StGreat Bloody Marys! Good seafood and more. You are right on the beach at the entry of the Santa Cruz Wharf. Great atmosphere and delicious food.
We love their pizza and other specialties. Thin pizza crust with crispy edges. We think you’ll agree their dough and sauce have wonderful flavor. They deliver!
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Mangiamo Pizza
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdWe love their pizza and other specialties. Thin pizza crust with crispy edges. We think you’ll agree their dough and sauce have wonderful flavor. They deliver!
Great place for breakfast or lunch. The food is good and hearty. Omelets, sandwiches, etc...since it’s outdoor seating you can bring your dog. Plenty of lawn and apple trees for the kids to run around.
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Red Apple Café
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdGreat place for breakfast or lunch. The food is good and hearty. Omelets, sandwiches, etc...since it’s outdoor seating you can bring your dog. Plenty of lawn and apple trees for the kids to run around.
Sushi Garden Aptos
38 Rancho Del MarThis is one of our favorite places. So quaint, indoor/outdoor seating, not stuffy. The food is outstanding!
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The Hideout
9051 Soquel DrThis is one of our favorite places. So quaint, indoor/outdoor seating, not stuffy. The food is outstanding!
Parish Publick House Aptos
8017 Soquel DrFour Streams Kitchen
Food
Our newest restaurant, a quick walk will get you here for dinner or cocktails. Formerly Cafe Rio.
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Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside
131 EsplanadeOur newest restaurant, a quick walk will get you here for dinner or cocktails. Formerly Cafe Rio.
Peet's Coffee & Tea
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdStarbucks
105 B Post Office DrSightseeing
For hiking, jogging, nature walks, quiet places, enjoy this gorgeous state park.
Enjoy the beauty of the Santa Cruz mountains minutes from your beach stay at Aptos Sea Haven.
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I-State Park ye-Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadEnjoy the beauty of the Santa Cruz mountains minutes from your beach stay at Aptos Sea Haven.
Our guests have loved this place and sent us many pictures of whales close the ships!
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Sanctuary Cruises
7881 Sandholdt RoadOur guests have loved this place and sent us many pictures of whales close the ships!
Beautiful place to see tide pools and the Monarch butterflies every year.
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Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrBeautiful place to see tide pools and the Monarch butterflies every year.
A great place to watch the surfers. The town has cute little shops and restaurants.
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Pleasure Point
A great place to watch the surfers. The town has cute little shops and restaurants.
Shopping
Capitola Mall
1855 41st AveSanta Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal Wharf