Guidebook for Aptos
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This is an excellent beach access spot minutes away. We go there every morning.
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Hidden Beach Park
660 Cliff DrThis is an excellent beach access spot minutes away. We go there every morning.
518 Santa Marguarita Dr
518 Santa Marguarita DrivePARK ACROSS THE STREET FROM THIS ADDRESS.
I am a member here. You can get a day pass for $10. Nice facility with pools, gym, tennis courts.
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Seascape Sports Club
1505 Seascape BlvdI am a member here. You can get a day pass for $10. Nice facility with pools, gym, tennis courts.
You can see the parking lot of this course from the top deck. Great course. Check out Golfzing for green fee deals.
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Seascape Golf Club
610 Clubhouse DrYou can see the parking lot of this course from the top deck. Great course. Check out Golfzing for green fee deals.
Student Activities Center
6500 Soquel DrBEST FARMER'S MARKET SATURDAY MORNINGS!
Marina
PARKING FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE TO PEBBLE BEACH ATT GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Windy Oaks Winery
550 Hazel Dell RdMakes great pinots.
Nice affordable course in the redwoods.
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Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club
16901 Big Basin HwyNice affordable course in the redwoods.
Pacific Grove Golf Links
77 Asilomar AvePoor Man's Pebble. Book ahead!
This is probably the best succulent nursery in the area. It is difficult to find, so plug the address into GPS. Pick up a 10% coupon for the Pot Shop Moss Landing while you're there.
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Succulent Gardens - Nursery and Demonstration Gardens
2133 Elkhorn RdThis is probably the best succulent nursery in the area. It is difficult to find, so plug the address into GPS. Pick up a 10% coupon for the Pot Shop Moss Landing while you're there.
Essentials
Closest store to the house. Really nice store, but more expensive than say, Safeway, which is off of State Park Exiit.
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Deluxe Foods of Aptos
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdClosest store to the house. Really nice store, but more expensive than say, Safeway, which is off of State Park Exiit.
Corralitos Market & Sausage Co
569 Corralitos RdFamous meats and sausages.
Trader Joe's
700 Front StGotta love TJ's.
Shopping
Rancho Del Mar
Rancho Del MarSafeway, Coffee House, Theater, KFC and more stores.
NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER--
Palapas Mex Seafood Restaurant, Village Host Pizza, more stores.
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Seascape Village Shopping Center
16 Seascape VillageNEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER--
Palapas Mex Seafood Restaurant, Village Host Pizza, more stores.
Old Downtown Santa Cruz. Shops, Bars, Theaters, Freaks.
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Pacific Avenue
Pacific AvenueOld Downtown Santa Cruz. Shops, Bars, Theaters, Freaks.
Gilroy Premium Outlets
681 Leavesley RdShop 'til you drop.
This is an excellent place to buy pots and other garden type deco. It is right at Moss Landing Harbor.
PotStop Pot Stop
1956 CA-1This is an excellent place to buy pots and other garden type deco. It is right at Moss Landing Harbor.
Food Scene
The Resort has a restaurant with killer views, nice lounge and a path down to the beach.
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Seascape Beach Resort
1 Seascape Resort DrThe Resort has a restaurant with killer views, nice lounge and a path down to the beach.
Panda Inn
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdGood chinese.
Bangkok West
2505 Cabrillo College DrLOVE THIS THAI PLACE!! My favorite local restaurant!
CAPITOLA ESPLANADE IS A MUST SEE! SIT OUTSIDE AND DRINK IN THE OCEAN. COCONUT PRAWNS YUMMY!
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Paradise Beach Grille
215 EsplanadeCAPITOLA ESPLANADE IS A MUST SEE! SIT OUTSIDE AND DRINK IN THE OCEAN. COCONUT PRAWNS YUMMY!
BEST HAPPY HOUR DURING THE WEEK! SIT UPSTAIRS ON THE DECK OVERLOOKING THE HARBOR. SMOKED SALMON WITH WASABI SO GOOD!
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Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrBEST HAPPY HOUR DURING THE WEEK! SIT UPSTAIRS ON THE DECK OVERLOOKING THE HARBOR. SMOKED SALMON WITH WASABI SO GOOD!
THIS IS A LOCAL LANDMARK AND A TRUE GEM. STROLL DOWN THRU THE GARDENS AND TAKE THE GONDOLA BACK UP. I LIKE TO DO APPS AT THE TABLE BY THE WATER.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdTHIS IS A LOCAL LANDMARK AND A TRUE GEM. STROLL DOWN THRU THE GARDENS AND TAKE THE GONDOLA BACK UP. I LIKE TO DO APPS AT THE TABLE BY THE WATER.
BEST SPLURGE BRUNCH! BAYVIEW LOUNGE GREAT SPOT FOR SUNSET APPS AND DRINKS.
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The Spa at Chaminade
1 Chaminade LnBEST SPLURGE BRUNCH! BAYVIEW LOUNGE GREAT SPOT FOR SUNSET APPS AND DRINKS.
Good place to stop for coffee and stretch.
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Parque Estatal Wilder Ranch
1401 Coast RdGood place to stop for coffee and stretch.
You have to know where it is to go there. Awesome cioppino! Local's fave.
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Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetYou have to know where it is to go there. Awesome cioppino! Local's fave.
Close to home, mexican seafood with nice views on patio. Try the Pulp Friction Margarita and the Orange Juice Prawns.
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Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
21 Seascape VillageClose to home, mexican seafood with nice views on patio. Try the Pulp Friction Margarita and the Orange Juice Prawns.
Sit on the patio for an awesome view while you dine. Then take the paved trail down to the beach. They will even shuttle you back up.
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Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Resort
1 Seascape Resort DrSit on the patio for an awesome view while you dine. Then take the paved trail down to the beach. They will even shuttle you back up.
Casanova
5th AvenueA super cute, very special place!
Montrio Bistro
414 Calle PrincipalGreat food, good service.
Chart House
444 Cannery RowGreat location. Spicy ahi was wonderful!
Always busy, good bakery and food to take to the beach.
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Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveAlways busy, good bakery and food to take to the beach.
Red Apple Café
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdBusy breakfast place close to home.
Plan to come on "birthday night" for free prime rib! Or, local's specials monday thru friday.
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Zelda's on the Beach
203 EsplanadePlan to come on "birthday night" for free prime rib! Or, local's specials monday thru friday.
Yogurtland
1955 41st AveServe yourself frozen yogurt.
Restaurant for upscale, Cafe for casual. Known for fab desserts.
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Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar BlvdRestaurant for upscale, Cafe for casual. Known for fab desserts.
Café Sparrow
8042 Soquel DrQuaint little place, cozy, upscale.
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadePizza by the slice.
Mission Ranch Restaurant
26270 Dolores StClint Eastwood's place.
Casual lunch with killer views or nice dinner at the Pacific's Edge.
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Highlands Inn
120 Highlands DrCasual lunch with killer views or nice dinner at the Pacific's Edge.
Nepenthe
48510 CA-1Stop in for a cocktail or coffee and an app. Amazing views!
Post Ranch Inn
47900 CA-1Amazing location.
Old time Continental Cuisine. Been there since before I was born.
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Scopazzi's
13300 Big Basin WayOld time Continental Cuisine. Been there since before I was born.
O'mei
2316 Mission StLong established asian on the West Side.
Good food on the Santa Cruz Wharf. But they only take cash.
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Riva Fish House
31 Municipal WharfGood food on the Santa Cruz Wharf. But they only take cash.
El Palomar Restaurant
1336 Pacific AveLocals Favorite! I like to sit at the taco bar.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay
1 Miramontes Point RdSpecial place to have lunch.
Moss Beach
Fond memories of lunches and dinners with special people.
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveStop for Brunch on the way up or down the coast.
Right at the mouth of Moss Landing Harbor. Halibut Picatta is yummy!
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Pacific Grill
Right at the mouth of Moss Landing Harbor. Halibut Picatta is yummy!
The Whole Enchilada Market Place
7902 CA-1Mexican Food at Moss Landing Harbor.
GUEST FAVORITE FOR AWESOME BBQ. GO EARLY. THEY SELL OUT OF EVERYTHING.
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Aptos St. BBQ
8059 Aptos StGUEST FAVORITE FOR AWESOME BBQ. GO EARLY. THEY SELL OUT OF EVERYTHING.
NEW "COMFORT FOOD" LOCAL RESTAURANT. GOOD REVIEWS FROM GUESTS.
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The Hideout
9051 Soquel DrNEW "COMFORT FOOD" LOCAL RESTAURANT. GOOD REVIEWS FROM GUESTS.
Passionfish
701 Lighthouse AveMOST EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR MONTEREY.
Sightseeing
Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveGo see the Cement Ship.
GO WALKING, BIKE RIDING, PICNIC, RELAX.
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El Bosque del Parque Estatal Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadGO WALKING, BIKE RIDING, PICNIC, RELAX.
MY FAVORITE DRIVE ON THE PLANET! NO OTHER COASTLINE LIKE IT. AMAZING!!
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Big Sur
MY FAVORITE DRIVE ON THE PLANET! NO OTHER COASTLINE LIKE IT. AMAZING!!
17 Mile Dr
17 Mile DriveWORLD FAMOUS STRETCH OF COASTLINE. BREATH TAKING!!
Great tourist location. Whale watching and walking path along this glorious stretch of coastline. I have an office here. Lucky me!!
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Pebble Beach
Great tourist location. Whale watching and walking path along this glorious stretch of coastline. I have an office here. Lucky me!!
A rustic park. Hike a half mile to the water. Nice!
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Parque Estatal Andrew Molera
45500 CA-1A rustic park. Hike a half mile to the water. Nice!
Limekiln State Park
63025 CA-1Nice picnic spot.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayUp in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Lovers Point
631 Ocean View BlvdLover's Point is Lovely!
Historic Monterey by Old Fisherman's Wharf. Right across from my Monterey office.
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Custom House Plaza
Custom House PlazaHistoric Monterey by Old Fisherman's Wharf. Right across from my Monterey office.
Beautiful spot to walk around. Tennis courts overlooking the Pacific.
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University of California at Santa Cruz
Arboretum RoadBeautiful spot to walk around. Tennis courts overlooking the Pacific.
Beer Can Beach
Local's beach close to home.
Playa Estatal Manresa
1445 San Andreas RdNice beach.
This is where the Monarch Butterflies come to winter.
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Playa Estatal de los Puentes Naturales
2531 W Cliff DrThis is where the Monarch Butterflies come to winter.
Stop off on your way to or from the City. Super Cute! Super Quaint! The village that time forgot.
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Pescadero
Stop off on your way to or from the City. Super Cute! Super Quaint! The village that time forgot.
Ride the Big Dipper. Summer Concert Series on Friday nights during the summer.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StRide the Big Dipper. Summer Concert Series on Friday nights during the summer.
Stop to picnic on the way to or from the City.
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San Gregorio State Beach
Cabrillo Hwy SStop to picnic on the way to or from the City.
Go kayaking on the estuarine for a relaxing day of watching birds, sea otters and other happy wild life.
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Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Go kayaking on the estuarine for a relaxing day of watching birds, sea otters and other happy wild life.
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
62 CA-1Gorgeous Nature Preserve.
Light a candle and say a prayer at the Mission.
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San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
19 Franklin StLight a candle and say a prayer at the Mission.
Spend a day on the water on this beautiful catamaran.
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Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WaySpend a day on the water on this beautiful catamaran.
A MUST DO! This trail runs for miles along the breathtaking Monterey coastline. Bring a bike, rent a bike or Surrey there or just stroll. So picturesque!
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Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
Monterey Peninsula Recreational TrailA MUST DO! This trail runs for miles along the breathtaking Monterey coastline. Bring a bike, rent a bike or Surrey there or just stroll. So picturesque!
Good place to rent equipment and plan excursions.
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Adventures by The Sea
299 Cannery RowGood place to rent equipment and plan excursions.
A GUEST FAVORITE! Paddle Elkhorn Slough Native Preserve to see Sea Lions, Otters and a gazillion birds.!
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Kayak Connection
2370 CA-1A GUEST FAVORITE! Paddle Elkhorn Slough Native Preserve to see Sea Lions, Otters and a gazillion birds.!
THE BEST CIVILIZED ECO TOUR. Brian, the Captain, is a Class Act -- knowlegeable, nice, professional and does a wonderful tour of the Elkhorn Slough Estuary. Calm waters.
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Whisper Charters
2370 CA-1THE BEST CIVILIZED ECO TOUR. Brian, the Captain, is a Class Act -- knowlegeable, nice, professional and does a wonderful tour of the Elkhorn Slough Estuary. Calm waters.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun to sit outside, eat Mexican food, drink Ritas and watch the birds swim by....
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Margaritaville
231 EsplanadeFun to sit outside, eat Mexican food, drink Ritas and watch the birds swim by....
Down by the Cement Boat, close to home. Haven't been lately, but it use to be good.
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Café Rio Aptos
131 EsplanadeDown by the Cement Boat, close to home. Haven't been lately, but it use to be good.
Taste interesting varietals in the redwoods.
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Bonny Doon Vineyard Tasting Room
450 CA-1Taste interesting varietals in the redwoods.
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveSmall concert venue in downtown Santa Cruz.
Alfaro Family Vineyard-Winery
420 Hames RdGreat wine tasting spot.
California Market at Pacific's Edge
120 Highlands DrSTUNNING VIEWS OF PACIFIC COAST.
GREAT EARLY BIRD SPECIALS, LOCAL'S FAVE.
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Beach House Restaurant at Lovers Point
620 Ocean View BlvdGREAT EARLY BIRD SPECIALS, LOCAL'S FAVE.
Arts & Culture
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar StCatch a concert in an intimimate setting.
Little theater with off the beaten path showings.
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Landmark's Nickelodeon Theatre
210 Lincoln StLittle theater with off the beaten path showings.