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.

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
C$ 270
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aptos in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 270
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 Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Aptos from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about C$ 36 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 Thrifty and Kyte, 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 C$ 40. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about C$ 60 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 Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Aptos from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aptos. The train journey from Aptos to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about C$ 36 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 Thrifty and Kyte, 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 C$ 40. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about C$ 60 for a journey of 676 km.

Airports near Aptos

Airlines serving Aptos

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 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 C$ 649 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 440 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 559+
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 244+
Best Western PLUS Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 213+
Seascape Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 411+
Rio Sands Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 240+
Capitola Venetian Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 249+

Renting a car in Aptos

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.15 and C$ 22.87. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Aptos (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.15 and C$ 22.87. The most frequently booked car type in Aptos is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.