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Top 5 Beach Hotels in Aptos at a glance

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton — 3.5-star hotel in Aptos. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals — 2-star hotel in Rio del Mar. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
Seascape Beach Resort — 4-star hotel in Rio del Mar. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
Monarch Cove Inn — 3.5-star hotel in Capitola. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea — 2.5-star hotel in Capitola. Guest rating: 8.8/10 — Excellent.

Beach Hotels in Aptos

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Aptos

Near the beach
Outdoor pool

$147

$169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar

Near the beach
Outdoor pool

$160

$184 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A couple walking hand in hand on a beach with floral arches.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a fireplace.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

On the beach
Beach towels
3 outdoor pools

$265

$377 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water with trees and a fence.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

Monarch Cove Inn

Capitola

Near the beach

$191

$217 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

Near the beach
Seasonal outdoor pool

$110

$126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Salt Air Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

Near the beach
Outdoor pool

$110

$126 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

Near the beach
Outdoor pool

$152

$175 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

A grand staircase with patterned tiles, wooden beams, and a skylight.

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and built-in bookshelves.

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a television, and shelves stocked with bottles.

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

Near the beach
2 outdoor pools

$132

$198 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz

Near the beach
Outdoor pool

$152

$175 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

Capitola Hotel

Capitola

Near the beach

$309

$356 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a freestanding bathtub.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola

Near the beach

$292

$387 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz

Near the beach

$95

$109 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A building with a covered entrance, numbered 550, and outdoor planters with various plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Near the beach
Outdoor pool

$143

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

A coastal residential area with houses, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

Near the beach
Beach towels

$170

$195 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Watsonville

Direct access to the beach
Indoor pool

$126

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A gym with cardio machines, weight training equipment, and a large wall mural of a beach scene.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Watsonville

Outdoor pool

$127

$145 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Non-smoking

$62

$89 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola

On the beach

$250

$285 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Near the beach

$161

$185 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A rectangular swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

Near the beach
Outdoor pool

$89

$115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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Discover your perfect beach hotel in Aptos

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A beach at sunset with the sun low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the sand and water.

A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.

A group of people sitting around a campfire on a beach at sunset.

A large, isolated structure in the water with a flat top and a steep incline.

A beach with driftwood, a pier, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Rio del Mar

The Rio del Mar neighborhood has lots to see including Monterey Bay and Seascape Golf Club.

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A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it during sunset.

Seacliff

The Seacliff neighborhood has lots to see including Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach.

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Aptos Village

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Top landmarks in Aptos

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with the sun reflecting on the water.

Rio Del Mar Beach

9.2/10 (216 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Rio Del Mar Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Aptos. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Beer Can Beach located nearby.

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Seacliff State Beach

9.0/10 (201 reviews)

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Seacliff State Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Aptos. Catch the sunset by the shore at New Brighton State Beach and Potbelly Beach, located nearby.

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A golf course with a flag, a green, and a view of the ocean.

Seascape Golf Club

8.6/10 (27 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Seascape Golf Club, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central Aptos. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Seascape Golf Club doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Pasatiempo Golf Course and DeLaveaga Golf Course are all just a short drive away.

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A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.

New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)

If being by the water is a major draw, New Brighton State Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from central Aptos. Catch the sunset by the shore at Potbelly Beach, just a short walk away.

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A couple walking on a rocky beach with waves crashing nearby.

Potbelly Beach

7.6/10 (7 reviews)

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Potbelly Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Aptos. Catch the sunset by the shore at New Brighton State Beach, just a short walk away.

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Aptos History Museum

7.0/10 (10 reviews)

Aptos History Museum is 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Aptos, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture Aptos has to offer, head to Seacliff State Beach, New Brighton State Beach, and Rio Del Mar Beach.

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Nicholson Vineyards

7.4/10 (11 reviews)

Travelers might want a tour of Nicholson Vineyards, just one of the places to visit, and located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central Day Valley. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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