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

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in January
Estimated hotel price
$196
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 Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aptos departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m trip.

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 Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aptos, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Aptos takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km.

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 Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aptos departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m trip.

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 Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aptos, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Aptos takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km.

Airports near Aptos

Airlines serving Aptos

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aptos

Average rates range from around $472 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $320 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aptos

Most booked hotels in Aptos

Inn at Depot Hill
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 178 reviews)
$407+
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 410 reviews)
$177+
Best Western PLUS Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 486 reviews)
$155+
Capitola Beach Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 168 reviews)
$191+
Seascape Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 201 reviews)
$299+
Rio Sands Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 545 reviews)
$175+

Renting a car in Aptos

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Full-size (Dodge Challenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Full-size (Dodge Challenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.