Aptos, California

Aptos is conveniently located only a few miles away from Santa Cruz and offers visitors an enticing mix of attractions, sun and discount hotel options. When in town, the sky is the limit when it comes to water sports, kayaking, swimming and surfing are amongst the most popular. Apart from these, you can also visit notable tourist spots such as the historic 100+ year old Boardwalk, the Roaring Camp Beach Train and the Capitola by the Sea.