Title: Day Valley Travel Guide: Best of Day Valley, Aptos Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Day Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Day-Valley-Hotels.d553248635975870367.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Day Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Day-Valley-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975870367.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Day Valley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Day-Valley.d553248635975870367.Car-Hire-Guide)[Day Valley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Day-Valley.d553248635975870367.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Day Valley Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Day Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/c25a6765-757c-4230-8678-55e0792bd797.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Day Valley Things to do - Top hotels in Day Valley - Top Holiday Rentals in Day Valley ![Dream Inn Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/0f675563_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dream Inn Santa Cruz 175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA £192 21 Apr - 22 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Great location, cute beach themed rooms. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The walls are really thin though. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=23409&PinnedHotelID=23409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870367) ![Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3700/3633/708ac094_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA £126 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,094 reviews) Comfortable and clean. Attractive property Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=3633&PinnedHotelID=3633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870367) ![Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11100/11056/ed4e7c2d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection 611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA £112 21 Apr - 22 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,229 reviews) Clean and quiet. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=11056&PinnedHotelID=11056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870367) [See all 2,001 properties in Day Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975870367) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Studios Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75820000/75817700/75817693/943a29c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Studios Inn 348 S. Clover Ave San Jose CA Stay at this aparthotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews) It is good Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-Studios-Inn.h75817693.Hotel-Information) ![Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101770000/101760100/101760048/4d730b6d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown 77 N Almaden Ave San Jose CA Stay at this business-friendly apartment in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour business centre. Popular attractions Levi's Stadium and SAP ... 6.2/10 (42 reviews) Upon arrival, there was no one at concierge to give me the key package. Phone their emergency number and no one called back. Phoned their office, spoke with someone who said they would get right back to me and nothing. Had to book another hotel for the night and now will have to deal with Expedia ... Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Hotels-Global-Luxury-Suites-San-Jose-Downtown.h101760048.Hotel-Information) ![Fern River Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12510000/12503600/12503533/7b59df89_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fern River Resort 5250 Highway 9 Felton CA Stay at this beach cabin in Felton. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (488 reviews) This is a wonderful place to stay. The property is beautiful and peaceful, right near the river, and has an outdoor badminton / volleyball court, tether ball, ping pong table, and lending library of games and books. The kitchen is stocked with basic dishes, cookware, and small appliances. The staff ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Fern-River-Resort.h12503533.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Day Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975870367&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Day Valley hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870367&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870367&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870367&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870367&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870367&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975870367&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![500px Photo ID: 99992469 - Doing a series of shooting Sunset on California Coast. If you are from California, you know the challenge that the photographers face.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220825/488467a0-df72-47d2-b07f-8e135b5dcd32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Del Mar Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Del-Mar-Beach-Aptos.d6220825.Attraction) ![Seacliff State Beach in California. Summer 2009. , Shutterstock ID 1014567673, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151254/b5b5556d-f017-4b6e-9f92-566d2d98ea87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seacliff State Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seacliff-State-Beach-Aptos.d6151254.Attraction) ![Coastal Golf Course California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558560622/ea8bda57-bdc8-4eaa-b0cb-c49b48b21d93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seascape Golf Club Play a round of golf in Aptos at Seascape Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seascape-Golf-Club-Aptos.d553248621558560622.Attraction) ![New Brighton State Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177416/00d467a8-adf3-42b1-a279-7994408fa856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Brighton State Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Brighton-State-Beach-Aptos.d6327660.Attraction) ![Beautiful pregnant couple walking along the coastal beach shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983989200/eb60e9e7-a126-4a3e-83df-73a1be6c8ee2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Potbelly Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Potbelly-Beach-Santa-Cruz.d553248635983989200.Attraction) #### Cabrillo College Explore the campus of Cabrillo College during your stay in Aptos. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabrillo-College-Aptos.d6151256.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204449/43dc9f95-f013-4b9a-b724-1190dca566bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour £4 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/capitola-private-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a5204449.activity-details) ![Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47178731/1548d3e5-e5e6-4438-b9c3-b01c5bb45f5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour £4 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uc-santa-cruz-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a47178731.activity-details) ![Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4252920/81677566-18a6-4e11-abfe-6b1d4f48d69b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redwoods Forest Bathing £89 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/redwoods-forest-bathing.a4252920.activity-details) ![Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2262173/5e1c9c51-0e8d-438a-bf60-efbabfd1eb34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz £104 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beginner-surf-lesson-in-santa-cruz.a2262173.activity-details) ![5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4819328/705e4b93-b037-4d70-b76f-a95c1cc04db1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic £104 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/5-hour-wilderness-skills-survival-clinic.a4819328.activity-details) ![Mermaid family photoshoot Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50896815/8d48ddf4-554f-4b26-a3b3-7340d6f859f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot £165 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mermaid-experience-photoshoot.a50896815.activity-details) [See all activities in Day Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Day-Valley.d553248635975870367.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Day Valley ![Scenic panoramic view of Rio Del Mar Beach near Santa Cruz California with a wooden pier stretching into water, flanked by coastal buildings and palms](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/1813e020-296f-4a78-b1ef-defc2bab40a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aptos ![Los Gatos Beach in Zihuatanejo, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8421/584ce0cd-bd9d-447b-8f68-8195e5d346b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Los Gatos - Cities near Day Valley - Places of interest [Aptos](https://expedia.co.uk/Aptos.dx6435)[Los Gatos](https://expedia.co.uk/Los-Gatos.dx8421) - [Monterey Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Monterey-Bay-California.d553248621532640233.Attraction) - [Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065915.Attraction) - [SAP Center at San Jose ](https://expedia.co.uk/SAP-Center-At-San-Jose-Downtown-San-Jose.d6069503.Attraction) - [Winchester Mystery House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Mystery-House-West-San-Jose.d6069499.Attraction) - [Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilroy-Gardens-Family-Theme-Park-Gilroy.d6197565.Attraction) - [Mystery Spot ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mystery-Spot-Santa-Cruz.d6065921.Attraction) - [Silicon Valley ](https://expedia.co.uk/Silicon-Valley-California.d6023769.Attraction) - [Raging Waters ](https://expedia.co.uk/Raging-Waters-East-San-Jose.d6173045.Attraction) - [Gilroy Premium Outlets ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gilroy-Premium-Outlets-Gilroy.d6219323.Attraction) - [San Jose Center for the Performing Arts ](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Jose-Center-For-The-Performing-Arts-Downtown-San-Jose.d6162543.Attraction) - [eBay Inc. 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