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 BlvdGreat 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 EsplanadeWalk 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 CtBreakfast 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 AveGreat breakfast in Capitola
No parking lot so plan accordingly.
Zelda's on the Beach
203 EsplanadeCapitola 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 DrIn 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 AveGreat 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 RdWalk 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 AveCarry out Sandwiches in Aptos
3000 Valencia Av. Aptos, CA 95003
Hours
Wed - Sun 7am-3pm
Closed Mon & Tues
831-688-3354
Erik's DeliCafé | Aptos
102 Rancho Del MarIn Aptos at Rancho Del Mar development
Betty Burgers
505 Seabright AveDinner & 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 BlvdRestaurant 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/
Café Sparrow
8042 Soquel DrGreat 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 DrHideout 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 RdFine dining on a hillside in Capitola.
Ride the funicular down the slope to enjoy this popular establishment, reservations recommended.
Persephone
7945 Soquel DrFine 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 DrRestaurant at nearby Seascape Resort in Aptos.
Dining with spectacular ocean views.
Open Daily to public
11:30-8pm
https://www.sanderlingsrestaurant.com/
Paradise Beach Grille
215 EsplanadeFormerly 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
California Grill and Bar
40 Penny LnGood 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***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 CtRestaurant - 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 RdLive 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 DrRestaurant - 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 AveAuthentic Mexican food,
dine-in nearby and takeout also available,
in Aptos.
Casa Rossy
257 Center AveMexican - Tamales, burritos, quesadillas
in Aptos
Caruso's Tuscan Cuisine
115 San Jose AveAuthentic Italian in Capitola
Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine
7528 Soquel DrIn Aptos on Soquel Dr.
Sushi Garden Aptos
38 Rancho Del MarAptos in Rancho Del Mar development
Mexican food but offers other items such as hamburgers.
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Palapas Restaurant & Cantina
21 Seascape VillageMexican food but offers other items such as hamburgers.
Pizza
Pizza - Dine in, delivery or Doordash
Mangiamo Pizza
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdBest pizza around
Aptos
Showtime Pizzeria
7960 Soquel Drin Aptos on Soquel Dr.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
266 Reservation Rdin Aptos
Village Host Pizza & Grill
4 Seascape VillagePizza My Heart
209 Esplanade
Mentone
174 Aptos Vlg Wy
Slice Project
300 Main Streetin Watsonville
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 DrGreat pub fare, delicious cocktails, and a rotating selection of draft beer that will keep you coming back.
Aptos Street
Aptos Street37 Craft Beers
https://www.aptosstbbq.com/#aptos-st-bbq
Sir Froggy's Pub
4771 Soquel Drive