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Seacliff State Beach
Public beach
Versatile state beach offers a variety of outdoor activities such as camping & hiking.
4.60 (4.4K reviews)
2
Rio Del Mar Beach
Beach
Expansive, popular beach featuring swimming, picnicking, scenic ocean views & nearby restaurants.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
3
Aptos St. BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
Down-home venue offering BBQ dishes & a variety of local beers on tap, plus live blues shows.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
4
Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
Mexican restaurant
Traditional eats such as enchiladas & tamales plus margaritas & other drinks in a festive room.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
6
Marianne’s Ice Cream
Ice cream shop
Local institution serving up a wide range of housemade ice cream flavors, frozen yogurt & espresso.
$ $$$
4.80 (1K reviews)
7
Safeway
Grocery store
Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
$$ $$
3.80 (1K reviews)
8
Anytime Fitness
Gym
😠 I’ve been an anytime member for around 4 years now, and I use my membership all around the country in my never ending effort to lose weight and be healthier.
Now, as a bigger guy - I can deal with a dirty look here and there or somebody blatantly staring at my belly, but unfortunately today that li...
4.90 (888 reviews)
9
The Hideout
Californian restaurant
Californian cuisine & cocktails served in a cozy 1930s cottage with heated outdoor seating.
$$ $$
4.60 (814 reviews)
10
Parish Publick House Aptos
Bar & grill
Warm, intimate tavern offering classic comfort grub & a rotating lineup of craft beer on tap.
$$ $$
4.60 (785 reviews)
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Sno White Drive-In
Fast food restaurant
😐 Location and proximity to the beach is what keeps this place going. Nice guy working the register, ladies slinging grease in the back, all the standards on offer. "It is what it is" (hate that tired stupid expression but it sums this place up perfectly). If you are hungry, don't want to drive and fi...
4.20 (706 reviews)
12
Sevy's Bar + Kitchen
Bar & grill
Refined hotel bistro offering classic California fare, brunch & a patio with a koi pond & live jazz.
$$ $$
4.20 (654 reviews)
13
Red Apple Café
Cafe
Open since 1988, a cosy café with a traditional, fresh menu listing breakfasts, sandwiches & more.
$$ $$
4.30 (651 reviews)
16
Bittersweet Bistro
American restaurant
Cozy bistro offering Mediterranean-inspired American cuisine, a dog-friendly patio & a bar with TVs.
$$ $$
4.30 (516 reviews)
17
Café Sparrow
French restaurant
Restored post office & general store is a standby for a casual yet elegant French dining experience.
$$$ $
4.70 (440 reviews)
18
Taqueria Los Gordos
Mexican restaurant
😠 First and last time coming here. Over priced and tasteless food. I wouldn’t consider this Mexican food at all, it’s obviously catered to people who hate salt and flavor. $6.50 for a taco that had a half a chopped lettuce thrown on top. Also the girl taking your order is very rude,
$ $$$
4.20 (423 reviews)
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Rio Sands Hotel
Hotel
Warm rooms & suites, plus a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, BBQs & free continental breakfast.
4.20 (404 reviews)