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What to do
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Aptos travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aptos

With a population of 6,220, Aptos is a must-see destination in California, United States. Aptos deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Aptos

Food, Drinks, & Nightlife

Wine Tasting in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Wine
Wine Tasting
Wine

Where to Eat in Aptos

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bittersweet Bistro (787 Rio Del Mar Blvd) and Nicholson Vineyards (2800 Pleasant Valley Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Aptos

Aptos in October
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in October
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aptos

Plane

Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 43 km from Aptos. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aptos departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 101 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Aptos doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 43 km from Aptos. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aptos departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Aptos is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 101 km from Aptos. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Aptos

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Aptos

Lufthansa
Good (7,213 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,373 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,146 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,841 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,864 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,738 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,921 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aptos

Average rates range from around $439 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $296 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aptos

Most booked hotels in Aptos

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2 stars
Excellent (9, 600 reviews)
$216+
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Inn at Depot Hill
4 stars
Excellent (9, 319 reviews)
$413+
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Capitola Beach Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 208 reviews)
$237+
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 755 reviews)
$175+
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Seascape Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 602 reviews)
$323+
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 858 reviews)
$171+
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Renting a car in Aptos

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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