Aptos and nearby Guidebook

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Aptos and nearby Guidebook

Breakfast

Breakfast food
Great breakfast only restaurant in Aptos, dine inside, outside or take home. Phone: (831) 685-1224 Address: 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. #15, Aptos, CA 95003 Go up the escalator and turn left.
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Red Apple Café
783 Rio Del Mar Blvd
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Great breakfast only restaurant in Aptos, dine inside, outside or take home. Phone: (831) 685-1224 Address: 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. #15, Aptos, CA 95003 Go up the escalator and turn left.
Walk down on Rio del Mar beachfront to get pizzas, pastries coffee and more. 113 Esplanade, Aptos, CA 95003 Ph. (831) 661-5763 Also place a phone order from beach and walk up when ready. Check first but typical hours OPEN are Sun - Th 7am - 2:00pm Fri&Sat 7am - 6:00pm
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Flats Bistro Aptos
113 Esplanade
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Walk down on Rio del Mar beachfront to get pizzas, pastries coffee and more. 113 Esplanade, Aptos, CA 95003 Ph. (831) 661-5763 Also place a phone order from beach and walk up when ready. Check first but typical hours OPEN are Sun - Th 7am - 2:00pm Fri&Sat 7am - 6:00pm
Breakfast daily & Sunday Brunch in Aptos 7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 Inside Best Western Seacliff Inn (831) 688-8987
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Severino's Bar & Grill
7500 Old Dominion Ct
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Breakfast daily & Sunday Brunch in Aptos 7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 Inside Best Western Seacliff Inn (831) 688-8987
Great breakfast in Capitola No parking lot so plan accordingly.
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Avenue Cafe
427 Capitola Ave
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Great breakfast in Capitola No parking lot so plan accordingly.
Capitola at the beach
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Zelda's on the Beach
203 Esplanade
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Capitola at the beach
In Santa Cruz on the beach, next to marina. Pay parking usually available.
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Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr
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In Santa Cruz on the beach, next to marina. Pay parking usually available.
Great breakfast spot in Santa Cruz. Go early to avoid crowds.
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Harbor Café
535 7th Ave
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Great breakfast spot in Santa Cruz. Go early to avoid crowds.

Lunch - Deli & Burgers

Sandwiches Burgers and more
Walk down to Rio Del Mar beachside in Aptos for great breakfast or lunch. Breakfast burritos, fresh sandwiches, French Toast, snacks, beverages and more. Open daily 9am-4pm. Ph: 831-688-1115 Menu: https://www.pixiegoodeats.com/
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Pixie Deli
111 Venetian Rd
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Walk down to Rio Del Mar beachside in Aptos for great breakfast or lunch. Breakfast burritos, fresh sandwiches, French Toast, snacks, beverages and more. Open daily 9am-4pm. Ph: 831-688-1115 Menu: https://www.pixiegoodeats.com/
Carry out Sandwiches in Aptos 3000 Valencia Av. Aptos, CA 95003 Hours Wed - Sun 7am-3pm Closed Mon & Tues 831-688-3354
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The Palm Deli
3000 Valencia Ave
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Carry out Sandwiches in Aptos 3000 Valencia Av. Aptos, CA 95003 Hours Wed - Sun 7am-3pm Closed Mon & Tues 831-688-3354
In Aptos at Rancho Del Mar development
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Erik's DeliCafé | Aptos
102 Rancho Del Mar
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In Aptos at Rancho Del Mar development
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Betty Burgers
505 Seabright Ave
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Dinner & Lunch Restaurants - Dine in

Sit down dining (takeout available) during lunch and dinner hours
Restaurant and Bar Great food early or late. Cafe side open for breakfast Restaurant bar and courtyard open for lunch and dinner. Large outdoor garden courtyard with fireplace and party lights add great ambiance. Dinner service Wednesday-Sunday from 2-9 pm Dine-In service inside & on our heated outdoor patio Call (831) 662-9799 for reservations & to go orders (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays) Menu: https://bittersweetbistro.com/
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Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar Blvd
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Restaurant and Bar Great food early or late. Cafe side open for breakfast Restaurant bar and courtyard open for lunch and dinner. Large outdoor garden courtyard with fireplace and party lights add great ambiance. Dinner service Wednesday-Sunday from 2-9 pm Dine-In service inside & on our heated outdoor patio Call (831) 662-9799 for reservations & to go orders (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays) Menu: https://bittersweetbistro.com/
Great food near the old hotel in Aptos
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Café Sparrow
8042 Soquel Dr
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Great food near the old hotel in Aptos
Hideout in Aptos, remodeling completed! Now open regularly for great food and drinks. Outdoor seating available, come early to get a seat. Menu: http://www.thehideoutaptos.com/menu/
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The Hideout
9051 Soquel Dr
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Hideout in Aptos, remodeling completed! Now open regularly for great food and drinks. Outdoor seating available, come early to get a seat. Menu: http://www.thehideoutaptos.com/menu/
Fine dining on a hillside in Capitola. Ride the funicular down the slope to enjoy this popular establishment, reservations recommended.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Rd
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Fine dining on a hillside in Capitola. Ride the funicular down the slope to enjoy this popular establishment, reservations recommended.
Fine dining in Aptos
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Persephone
7945 Soquel Dr
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Fine dining in Aptos
Restaurant at nearby Seascape Resort in Aptos. Dining with spectacular ocean views. Open Daily to public 11:30-8pm https://www.sanderlingsrestaurant.com/
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Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Resort
1 Seascape Resort Dr
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Restaurant at nearby Seascape Resort in Aptos. Dining with spectacular ocean views. Open Daily to public 11:30-8pm https://www.sanderlingsrestaurant.com/
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Paradise Beach Grille
215 Esplanade
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Formerly called Cafe Rio, now new owners, restaurant right on Rio Del Mar Beach
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside
Formerly called Cafe Rio, now new owners, restaurant right on Rio Del Mar Beach
Good food in Watsonville area
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California Grill and Bar
40 Penny Ln
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Good food in Watsonville area

Dining and Drinks w/ Live Music & Dancing

Places to get signature cocktails, fine wine or craft beer, especially evenings or weekends. Some may have live bands, a beer garden or dancing.
***Temporarily Closed due to 🔥Fire in Sept 2022! Live Music - Restaurant - Bar Live music often! Indoor and outdoor dining areas available.
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Michael's on Main
2591 S Main St
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***Temporarily Closed due to 🔥Fire in Sept 2022! Live Music - Restaurant - Bar Live music often! Indoor and outdoor dining areas available.
Restaurant - Bar - Live music Blues, jazz and classic rock/pop bands spice up the night, almost every Thursday through Saturday during late evenings. Also breakfast and Sunday brunch Next to Best Western Hotel in Aptos
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Severino's Bar & Grill
7500 Old Dominion Ct
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Restaurant - Bar - Live music Blues, jazz and classic rock/pop bands spice up the night, almost every Thursday through Saturday during late evenings. Also breakfast and Sunday brunch Next to Best Western Hotel in Aptos
Live Music - Restaurant - Bar Located at the end of a Pier, you can eat and drink outside over the water with a panoramic view top deck after 12:30pm, during the summer with service for drinks, dining and music is from 1 pm to 5:30 pm. Check calendar for bands and times of live music then come early to get a good seat. Live music gets all ages dancing! https://www.wharfhouse.com/live-music
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Wharf House Restaurant
1400 Wharf Rd
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Live Music - Restaurant - Bar Located at the end of a Pier, you can eat and drink outside over the water with a panoramic view top deck after 12:30pm, during the summer with service for drinks, dining and music is from 1 pm to 5:30 pm. Check calendar for bands and times of live music then come early to get a good seat. Live music gets all ages dancing! https://www.wharfhouse.com/live-music
Restaurant - Bar - Live Music . View right out to the lighthouse and beach next to the Santa Cruz Marina you can watch the boats coming and going, sip wine and eat fish tacos. Dining Room is 1st floor w/ Full Menu. Large Bar is 2nd Floor with partial menu but best view. Outside patio available. Sometimes live music in bar area.
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Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr
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Restaurant - Bar - Live Music . View right out to the lighthouse and beach next to the Santa Cruz Marina you can watch the boats coming and going, sip wine and eat fish tacos. Dining Room is 1st floor w/ Full Menu. Large Bar is 2nd Floor with partial menu but best view. Outside patio available. Sometimes live music in bar area.

Ethnic Cuisine Restaurants

Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, sushi
Authentic Mexican food, dine-in nearby and takeout also available, in Aptos.
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Manuel's Mexican Restaurant
261 Center Ave
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Authentic Mexican food, dine-in nearby and takeout also available, in Aptos.
Mexican - Tamales, burritos, quesadillas in Aptos
Casa Rossy
257 Center Ave
Mexican - Tamales, burritos, quesadillas in Aptos
Authentic Italian in Capitola
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Caruso's Tuscan Cuisine
115 San Jose Ave
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Authentic Italian in Capitola
In Aptos on Soquel Dr.
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Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine
7528 Soquel Dr
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In Aptos on Soquel Dr.
Aptos in Rancho Del Mar development
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Sushi Garden Aptos
38 Rancho Del Mar
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Aptos in Rancho Del Mar development
Mexican food but offers other items such as hamburgers.
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Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
21 Seascape Village
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Mexican food but offers other items such as hamburgers.

Pizza

Pizza - Dine in, delivery or Doordash
Best pizza around Aptos
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Mangiamo Pizza
783 Rio Del Mar Blvd
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Best pizza around Aptos
in Aptos on Soquel Dr.
Showtime Pizzeria
7960 Soquel Dr
in Aptos on Soquel Dr.
in Aptos
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Mountain Mike's Pizza
266 Reservation Rd
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in Aptos
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Village Host Pizza & Grill
4 Seascape Village
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Pizza My Heart
209 Esplanade
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Mentone
174 Aptos Vlg Wy
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in Watsonville
Slice Project
300 Main Street
in Watsonville
Formerly Pizza 1, now part of popular Pizza My Heart chain, this one in Aptos
Pizza My Heart
Formerly Pizza 1, now part of popular Pizza My Heart chain, this one in Aptos

Bars, Pubs & Drinks

Place for a beer, cocktails and food with basic menus. Typically not a full restaurant, usually no live music or dancing.
Great pub fare, delicious cocktails, and a rotating selection of draft beer that will keep you coming back.
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Parish Publick House Aptos
8017 Soquel Dr
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Great pub fare, delicious cocktails, and a rotating selection of draft beer that will keep you coming back.
37 Craft Beers https://www.aptosstbbq.com/#aptos-st-bbq
Aptos Street
Aptos Street
37 Craft Beers https://www.aptosstbbq.com/#aptos-st-bbq
Sir Froggy's Pub
4771 Soquel Drive