Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Aptos February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Aptos Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Aptos.dx6435)[Hotels in Aptos](https://expedia.co.uk/Aptos-Hotels.d6435.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Aptos](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Aptos.d6435.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Aptos Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Aptos.d6435.Car-Hire-Guide)[Aptos Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Aptos.d6435.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Aptos, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Aptos Types of activities Where to stay [Aptos travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Aptos.dx6435) ![0_87652786](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/5e7853fa-f417-4317-bfc3-cbf4d5620a22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_87652786](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/5e7853fa-f417-4317-bfc3-cbf4d5620a22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Take a tour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/0db17059-d20f-4601-add9-f9a0b2af8783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![You'll be hard pressed to find an uncrowded #beach in the Santa Cruz/Capitola area but New Brighton is a must visit anyway. Beautiful sandy beach, sail boats, parasailing, volleyball, camping and a #lighthouse ! You just can't beat it. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177416/d2722c14-04e4-4f0e-b7a0-a9204355a747.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Seacliff is a California State Beach located off Highway 1 in the town of Aptos about 5 miles south of Santa Cruz, on State Park Drive. The beach is most known for the concrete ship SS Palo Alto lying in the water. After the recent storms the ship broke in half and it's sinking. #Beachbound](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/131623c7-1ef3-45eb-b57c-3306adcbf6f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Aptos Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Aptos has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Aptos, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Aptos with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Aptos Aptos is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Aptos, and make it a breeze to explore Aptos and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Aptos to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Aptos, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Aptos. #### Aptos attractions Aptos has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Aptos to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Aptos. Looking for things to do in Aptos can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Aptos or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Aptos attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Aptos | Number of things to do | 13 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-ade-scavenger-hunt.a4127881.activity-details): £22 | | Top 5 things to do | [Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz](/things-to-do/half-day-private-beach-tour-in-santa-cruz.a46593425.activity-details)[Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-ade-scavenger-hunt.a4127881.activity-details)[Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-scavenger-hunt-walking-activity.a51298187.activity-details)[Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz](/things-to-do/pacifica-or-santa-cruz-2-day-learn-how-to-surf-programme.a4727123.activity-details)[Capitola Friday Night Food Tour](/things-to-do/capitola-friday-night-food-tour.a50146719.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-ade-scavenger-hunt.a4127881.activity-details)[Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-scavenger-hunt-walking-activity.a51298187.activity-details)[Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz](/things-to-do/pacifica-or-santa-cruz-2-day-learn-how-to-surf-programme.a4727123.activity-details)[Capitola Friday Night Food Tour](/things-to-do/capitola-friday-night-food-tour.a50146719.activity-details)[Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover City centre & Mission Hill](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-walking-tour-discover-city-centre-mission-hill.a50993017.activity-details) | | With kids | [Capitola Friday Night Food Tour](/things-to-do/capitola-friday-night-food-tour.a50146719.activity-details)[Redwoods Forest Swimming](/things-to-do/santa-cruz-redwoods-forest-therapy.a4252920.activity-details) | ## What to do in Aptos --- ### 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 Beach State Park - cliffside campsites above the beach. Gorgeous day & typical mild weather for this time of year. #rallyvogey #orangeoctober #gogiants #rallyenchiladas](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) #### Nicholson Vineyards You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Nicholson Vineyards during your travels to Day Valley. You can seek out the cycling trails and surfing spots in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nicholson-Vineyards-Aptos.d6327629.Attraction) #### Aptos History Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Aptos History Museum during your trip to Aptos. You can seek out the cycling trails and surfing spots in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aptos-History-Museum-Aptos.d553248621558560623.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Aptos ![The pavllion has habitate that attract Hummingbirds and Toucans.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975870464/248cb4c5-9aab-4d55-bc59-6fe61ed14d30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rio del Mar While visiting Rio del Mar, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Seascape Golf Club. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Del-Mar.dx553248635975870464) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Seacliff If you're spending some time in Seacliff, Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aptos-Seacliff.dx989114705727479808) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aptos Village Aptos Village might not have many top sights, but Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aptos-Aptos-Village.dx989121658629636096) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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