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A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

1. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Aptos

$106

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a sink and counter.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar

$130

$150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

3. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

$289

$404 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

4. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

$98

$113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

5. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz

$133

$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

$135

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A wooden staircase leading to a white building surrounded by greenery.

7. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

$159

$228 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

8. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

$90

$106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

$135

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz

$127

$147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

11. Inn At Pasatiempo

Santa Cruz

$101

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

$136

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Watsonville

$122

$141 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

14. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

$135

$156 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

15. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Santa Cruz

$116

$133 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

16. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

$80

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

17. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

$110

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

$59

$85 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

19. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

$144

$166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages and a freezer with frozen desserts.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal and fruit, a blue oatmeal container, and a variety of condiments and utensils.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Watsonville

$126

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.

A group of people sitting around a campfire on a beach at sunset.

A beach at sunset with the sun low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the sand and water.

A large, isolated structure in the water with a flat top and a steep incline.

A beach with driftwood, a pier, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Rio del Mar

The Rio del Mar neighborhood has lots to see including Monterey Bay and Seascape Golf Club.

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A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it during sunset.

Seacliff

The Seacliff neighborhood has lots to see including Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach.

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Aptos Village

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Top landmarks in Aptos

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with the sun reflecting on the water.

Rio Del Mar Beach

9.2/10 (216 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Rio Del Mar Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Aptos. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Beer Can Beach located nearby.

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Seacliff State Beach

9.0/10 (201 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Seacliff State Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Aptos. Catch the sunset by the shore at New Brighton State Beach and Potbelly Beach, located nearby.

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A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.

New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)

If being by the water is a major draw, New Brighton State Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from central Aptos. Catch the sunset by the shore at Potbelly Beach, just a short walk away.

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A golf course with a flag, a green, and a view of the ocean.

Seascape Golf Club

8.6/10 (27 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Seascape Golf Club, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Aptos. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Seascape Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Pasatiempo Golf Course and DeLaveaga Golf Course are all just a short drive away.

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A couple walking on a rocky beach with waves crashing nearby.

Potbelly Beach

7.6/10 (7 reviews)

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Potbelly Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Aptos. Catch the sunset by the shore at New Brighton State Beach, just a short walk away.

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Beer Can Beach

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Beer Can Beach, located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Aptos. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Rio Del Mar Beach located nearby.

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Aptos History Museum

7.0/10 (10 reviews)

Aptos History Museum is 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Aptos, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture Aptos has to offer, head to Seacliff State Beach, Cabrillo College, and New Brighton State Beach.

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Nicholson Vineyards

7.4/10 (11 reviews)

Travelers might want a tour of Nicholson Vineyards, just one of the places to visit, and located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Day Valley. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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Learn more about Aptos

Between the redwoods and the Pacific, this laid-back beach town offers the perfect escape from California's more crowded coastal spots. At Seacliff State Beach, marvel at the concrete ship 'Palo Alto' – a peculiar breakwater that's become an accidental tourist attraction. The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park tempts with miles of shady trails where joggers and mountain bikers navigate through towering trees. Rio Del Mar Beach provides a quieter alternative for sunbathing, while New Brighton offers dramatic cliff views. Local restaurants serve fresh seafood caught that morning, best enjoyed with sunset views. For a perfect day, start with coffee in Aptos Village, then grab beach supplies before heading to whichever stretch of sand suits your mood.

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A beach with waves, a person in yellow, and a cloudy sky.

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Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean, cute, convenient, comfortable beds, flat pillows, and no luggage carts - which made it difficult for us traveling by motorcycle. We paid for a partial ocean view and to be fair you could see the ocean if went out on the balcony and looked real hard :)."

The Westin San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"Parking is a nightmare"

Signia by Hilton San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and clean hotel. Enjoyed the bar in the lobby and apps on tv"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Love this place great location very clean . No weird smell and loved the room being inside the building made us feel safer"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"10 stars for the underground parking, and for the excellent valets!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful"

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

10/10 Excellent

"It was night and day compared to the horrible inn we checked into earlier that day! The staff were very welcoming and helpful! The rooms were perfect and very clean! Absolutely no issues!"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"customer service"

Frequently asked questions

What accommodations do travelers like in Aptos?

Guests like Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Seascape Beach Resort and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

Can I book refundable accommodations in Aptos?

If you're looking for the flexibility to change your travel plans to Aptos, most accommodations offer refundable* bookable rates. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Aptos if I want a vacation rental instead of a traditional hotel?

If you want a good alternative to a hotel, browse our selection of 119 vacation homes. In addition, there are 10 apartments and 47 condos.

What will the weather in Aptos be like during my vacation?

The warmest months in Aptos are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F. February and March are the chilliest months when the average temp is 52°F. The rainiest months are December and January.

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Where to stay in Aptos?

1. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

3. Seascape Beach Resort

4. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

5. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

7. Chaminade Resort & Spa

8. Carousel Beach Inn

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

11. Inn At Pasatiempo

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

14. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

15. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

16. Ocean Pacific Lodge

17. Marea Sol Hotel

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

19. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

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Top neighborhoods in Aptos

Rio del Mar

Seacliff

Aptos Village

Top landmarks in Aptos

Rio Del Mar Beach

Seacliff State Beach

New Brighton State Beach

Seascape Golf Club

Potbelly Beach

Beer Can Beach

Aptos History Museum

Nicholson Vineyards

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Check out reviews of Aptos hotels guests love

Marea Sol Hotel

The Westin San Jose

Signia by Hilton San Jose

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Casablanca On The Beach

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