Kimberly’s guidebook
Food scene
This is one of the best and best-known restaurants in Aptos. On the pricey side, but if you are looking for a great food experience, without pretension, Cafe Sparrow is a must.
French - California cuisine with a good wine selection.
Café Sparrow
8042 Soquel DrZameen Mediterranean Cuisine
7528 Soquel DrCafé Rio Aptos
131 EsplanadeFavorite Beaches
This is a great beach close by that is especially wonderful for families with young children. It has a fun playground and easy, on-street parking.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hidden Beach Park
660 Cliff DrThis is a great beach close by that is especially wonderful for families with young children. It has a fun playground and easy, on-street parking.
Fantastic Hikes
This local gem is only two miles from our house and includes miles and miles of hiking trails among the redwoods, ranging from easy to moderately difficult. Other features include: waterfalls, picnic areas, historical sites, banana slugs, amazing ocean views, killer mountain bike trails.
272 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Forestal de Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadThis local gem is only two miles from our house and includes miles and miles of hiking trails among the redwoods, ranging from easy to moderately difficult. Other features include: waterfalls, picnic areas, historical sites, banana slugs, amazing ocean views, killer mountain bike trails.