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About the Area

We would like to welcome you and your family and friends to the magic of a vacation in the Monterey Bay area with a weekly beach rental in one of our fine coastal vacation homes.

Our homes are located in the Santa Cruz area in the town of Aptos. Each property has easy beach access, and some properties have ocean views as well. Aptos is conveniently situated off of Highway 1 about 2 hours south of San Francisco and 40 minutes north of the picturesque towns of Carmel and Monterey. In addition to many fine beaches in Aptos and throughout Santa Cruz County, the area has an abundance of attractions, ranging from towering redwood forests in nearby State Parks and Recreation areas to the roller coasters, rides and arcades at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk.

The Monterey Bay area is known for its breathtaking beauty,with opportunities for beachwalking, surfing, swimming and kayaking to sailing on the bay and picnics at the many local beaches in the immediate area. It also has a rich and storied tradition of golf opportunity, from the Links at Pebble Beach to the fine settings of Pasatiempo and Seascape Golf Courses.

Please browse our site for property information and rates, booking and contact information.

BeachWalk…Golf…Relax…Barbeque…and Enjoy one of our fine coastal vacation homes this summer!

Restaurants

Al Boccalino
7960 Soquel Dr. Ste. E, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-685-1000
787 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-662-9799
Website:www.bittersweetbistro.com

Bangkok West Thai Cuisine
2505 Cabrillo College Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-479-8297

8017 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-688-1233
Website: www.britanniaarms.com/aptos/

Cafe Rio
131 Esplanade, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-688-8917
Cafe Sparrow
8042 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-688-6238
Website: www.cafesparrow.com

Carried Away
7564 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: (831) 685-3926
Website: www.carriedawayfoods.com
Enfantino's Italian Cafe
257 Center Avenue, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-662-1949
Erik's DeliCafe
102 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: (831) 688-5656
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-688-4848
Website: www.manuelsrestaurant.com

Palapas Restaurant Y Cantina
21 Seascape Village, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-662-9000
Panda Inn (Chinese)
5 Deer Park Center, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: (831) 688-8620

Red Apple Cafe (Breakfast and Lunch)
783 Rio Del Mar Blvd #15, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-685-1224
Sanderlings at Seascape Resort
1 Seascape Resort Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-662-7120

Seacliff Pizza 1
253 Center Ave., Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-684-1110
Website: www.pizza-1.com

Severino's Grill
7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-688-8987
Surf City Coffee
9105 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-684-2750
Website: www.surfcitycoffee.com

Sushi on the Run
7957 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-688-3690 Taqueria Los Gordos
7488 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-688-0911
Village Host Pizza
4 Seascape Village, Aptos, CA 95003
Phone: 831-685-8645

Shopping

Aptos Center

7548 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Specialty center with sixteen retail and food shops including Heather's Patisserie, Pacific Coffee Roasting Company, Aptos Natural Foods, Breadstix, Patrick James, Gemma Shoes, Aptos Natural Foods and Outside-In.

Aptos Square
7960 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Aptos Square is home to San Lorenzo Floors/Abbey Carpet, Tradewinds Tanning, Curves for Women, Coast Kitchens, The UPS Store, Academic Trainers and World Savings located just 1/2 mile off Highway 1 in Aptos.

Aptos Station
8035 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Historic Aptos Village is host to this shopping center where you will find Aptos Skin & Body Care, DanceSynergy, The Pottery Parlor, Village Liquors and First American Title Company.

Deerpark Marketplace
783 Rio Del Mar Boulevard, Aptos. At Deerpark Markeplace you will find fine dining, gourmet coffee, custom eyewear, gourmet grocery, banks, and much more.

Rancho Del Mar Center
State Park Drive and Soquel Drive, Aptos. Conveniently located mid-way between Santa Cruz and Watsonville at the State Park Drive turn off from Highway 1. You will find Safeway, Rite Aide, Ace Hardware, Aptos Cinema, specialty clothing stores, boutiques, coffee, florists, jewelers, restaurants and entertainment.

Recreation

Rio Del Mar Beach
Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos, CA 95003
A long strip of white sand. You can take your dog for a walk here (with a leash). Also enjoy fine restaurants and shopping nearby. No day fee. Open sunrise to sunset.

Seacliff State Beach
201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
An expansive white sand beach offers picnic facilities for day use, and RV camping. There is fine fishing off of the "Palo Alto" beached cement ship. Call for RV reservations. Open sunrise to sunset. www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=543

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek Rd.. Aptos, CA 95003
This lush Redwood forest park has over 30 miles of hiking and trails, one of which leads to the epicenter of the 1989 earth quake. Horse-back riding, dogs, and biking are allowed in portions of the park. There are day use picnic areas available and camping at the Westridge Trail Camp requires reservations. www.advocatesfnm.org

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA
West Coast's only seaside amusement park: 27 rides, miniature golf, Casino Fun Center.
www.beachboardwalk.com

Capitola City Beach and Wharf
Esplanade St. & Monterey Ave., Capitola, CA
Half-mile swimming and fishing beach with charming boutiques, restaurants and galleries. Public fishing pier with bait & tackle, rod & boat rentals, sailing charters, etc.

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