Monterey Bay
Food scene
This restaurant has great food and gorgeous views, but most importantly it is steps away from our condo and is part of Seascape Beach Resort. It also has a super nice bar. Unfortunately, we must also note that the service is not always the best and patience is required to enjoy a meal here.
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Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Resort
1 Seascape Resort DrThis restaurant has great food and gorgeous views, but most importantly it is steps away from our condo and is part of Seascape Beach Resort. It also has a super nice bar. Unfortunately, we must also note that the service is not always the best and patience is required to enjoy a meal here.
If you just want to grab a quick meal and take it back, this pizza place is choice to make. The pizza is good and it is usually a fairly fast stop, with the except of those super busy weekends where everything is longer than normal.
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Village Host Pizza & Grill
4 Seascape VillageIf you just want to grab a quick meal and take it back, this pizza place is choice to make. The pizza is good and it is usually a fairly fast stop, with the except of those super busy weekends where everything is longer than normal.
A lovely gift shop, grocery store, and deli combo with a welcoming atmosphere with amazing staff and a wonderful variety of options. The food in the deli is a fresh and a unique take on several classic deli foods. Directly across the street.
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Seascape Foods
16 Seascape VillageA lovely gift shop, grocery store, and deli combo with a welcoming atmosphere with amazing staff and a wonderful variety of options. The food in the deli is a fresh and a unique take on several classic deli foods. Directly across the street.
Hand-crafted ice cream that’s made with love. Marianne’s has been innovating flavors and using time honored techniques to bring the richest creamiest and most delightful ice creams to you since 1947. You'll want to make the short drive to grab dessert and while taking a stroll back in time.
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Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park DrHand-crafted ice cream that’s made with love. Marianne’s has been innovating flavors and using time honored techniques to bring the richest creamiest and most delightful ice creams to you since 1947. You'll want to make the short drive to grab dessert and while taking a stroll back in time.
Just across the street from Seascape in the Village is the best Asian food in the area! If you're looking for something with amazing flavor, make dinner plans at Hong Kong Garden.
Hong Kong Garden
14 Seascape VillageJust across the street from Seascape in the Village is the best Asian food in the area! If you're looking for something with amazing flavor, make dinner plans at Hong Kong Garden.
If you're looking for a special night, then you should definitely put Shadowbrook at the top of your dinner list. This restaurant provides a unique experience as you ride their gondola down to your table and then enjoy the amazing food and drinks on the river. There is a dress code and you will likely need a reservation, so visit their website for details.
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdIf you're looking for a special night, then you should definitely put Shadowbrook at the top of your dinner list. This restaurant provides a unique experience as you ride their gondola down to your table and then enjoy the amazing food and drinks on the river. There is a dress code and you will likely need a reservation, so visit their website for details.
This is our regular stop for breakfast when we visit Seascape. If good country food with friendly service and just a short drive from the resort. You won't leave hungry!
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Red Apple Café
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdThis is our regular stop for breakfast when we visit Seascape. If good country food with friendly service and just a short drive from the resort. You won't leave hungry!
Thing To Do
This beach is at the Seascape Beach Resort and is one of the cleanest beaches in California. There's lots of sand and it's usually not overcrowded. Great place for everyone who loves the ocean, sand, and sun.
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Rio Del Mar State Beach
This beach is at the Seascape Beach Resort and is one of the cleanest beaches in California. There's lots of sand and it's usually not overcrowded. Great place for everyone who loves the ocean, sand, and sun.
It wouldn't be a proper visit to Santa Cruz county without spending some time at the Boardwalk. If you've been there before you know you want to go back. If you haven't then you definitely don't want to miss out. If you have kids, this will be their favorite part of the vacation. Don't forget to visit the Wharf while you are there, it's right next door!
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StIt wouldn't be a proper visit to Santa Cruz county without spending some time at the Boardwalk. If you've been there before you know you want to go back. If you haven't then you definitely don't want to miss out. If you have kids, this will be their favorite part of the vacation. Don't forget to visit the Wharf while you are there, it's right next door!
The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwoods outside of Santa Cruz. It's something that you have to experience to believe.
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The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdThe Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwoods outside of Santa Cruz. It's something that you have to experience to believe.
If you like sea life, this aquarium is best we've been to. It's in a great area, kids especially love the experience. If you have time for the 45 minute drive, you will want to add this to your vacation. You can make it worth while by spending some time shopping on Cannery Lane while you are there!
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowIf you like sea life, this aquarium is best we've been to. It's in a great area, kids especially love the experience. If you have time for the 45 minute drive, you will want to add this to your vacation. You can make it worth while by spending some time shopping on Cannery Lane while you are there!
The Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad is a 3 ft narrow-gauge tourist railroad in California that starts from the Roaring Camp depot in Felton, California and runs up steep grades through redwood forests to the top of nearby Bear Mountain, a distance of 3.25 miles. It is definitely a favorite, especially during the holidays!
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Roaring Camp, Big Trees and Pacific Railroad Station
North Big Trees Park RoadThe Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad is a 3 ft narrow-gauge tourist railroad in California that starts from the Roaring Camp depot in Felton, California and runs up steep grades through redwood forests to the top of nearby Bear Mountain, a distance of 3.25 miles. It is definitely a favorite, especially during the holidays!
Check out free concerts on the beach at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during summer months. There's not many places in the World that you can enjoy an amusement park, beach, and concert all at once.
"Bands On The Beach" Concert Stage
Check out free concerts on the beach at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during summer months. There's not many places in the World that you can enjoy an amusement park, beach, and concert all at once.
Many people don't realize there are great wines in Aptos. Nicholson Vineyards is a great place to visit and after a tasting you may find yourself searching for the next winery stop on your trip.
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Nicholson Vineyards Winery
2800 Pleasant Valley RdMany people don't realize there are great wines in Aptos. Nicholson Vineyards is a great place to visit and after a tasting you may find yourself searching for the next winery stop on your trip.
Located only a half mile away from the shores of the Pacific Ocean and framed by majestic Monterey pines and towering eucalyptus trees, Seascape Golf Club’s 6,034-yard par 71, exceedingly-playable golf course features immaculately-manicured fairways, rolling hills, and small, challenging greens.
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Seascape Golf Club
610 Clubhouse DrLocated only a half mile away from the shores of the Pacific Ocean and framed by majestic Monterey pines and towering eucalyptus trees, Seascape Golf Club’s 6,034-yard par 71, exceedingly-playable golf course features immaculately-manicured fairways, rolling hills, and small, challenging greens.
The Winchester Mystery House is an architectural wonder and historic landmark in San Jose, CA. It was once the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, the widow of firearms magnate William Winchester. She was haunted by ghosts of people killed by her family's guns and felt that the ghosts only appeased if she kept building, so that's what she did. The result was a house like no other that was a complete mystery. If you have time for the 45 minute drive, you may want to check it out.
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Winchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester BlvdThe Winchester Mystery House is an architectural wonder and historic landmark in San Jose, CA. It was once the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, the widow of firearms magnate William Winchester. She was haunted by ghosts of people killed by her family's guns and felt that the ghosts only appeased if she kept building, so that's what she did. The result was a house like no other that was a complete mystery. If you have time for the 45 minute drive, you may want to check it out.
City/town information
Capitola is a vacationers must visit location. The town is cute and unique, with lots to see and do. If you plan on shopping during your visit, this is the place! Don't forget to take those pictures and have fun while experiencing this one of a kind small beachfront town.
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Capitola
Capitola is a vacationers must visit location. The town is cute and unique, with lots to see and do. If you plan on shopping during your visit, this is the place! Don't forget to take those pictures and have fun while experiencing this one of a kind small beachfront town.
Carmel-by-the-Sea is overflowing with fine wine and dining, sweeping golf courses, and outdoor activities and naturescapes galore, it's also worth visiting for the charming, laid-back village vibes and only 45 minutes away from Aptos.
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Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueCarmel-by-the-Sea is overflowing with fine wine and dining, sweeping golf courses, and outdoor activities and naturescapes galore, it's also worth visiting for the charming, laid-back village vibes and only 45 minutes away from Aptos.
Sightseeing
Extending a half mile into the Monterey Bay, situated between the colorful Santa Cruz Boardwalk and the surfer-filled waves of Steamer Lane, the Santa Cruz Wharf offers some of most thrilling views along the California coast. At 2,745 feet, it’s the longest wooden pier in the United States, resting on over 4,400 Douglas-fir pilings. Built in 1914, the timber centenarian continues to offer a timeless Santa Cruz experience. Stroll its wooden walkways-ideally with a cup of clam chowder in hand-and discover fresh-seafood eateries, local gift shops, nature and history displays, fun seasonal events, and of course, those famous barking sea lions.
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Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal WharfExtending a half mile into the Monterey Bay, situated between the colorful Santa Cruz Boardwalk and the surfer-filled waves of Steamer Lane, the Santa Cruz Wharf offers some of most thrilling views along the California coast. At 2,745 feet, it’s the longest wooden pier in the United States, resting on over 4,400 Douglas-fir pilings. Built in 1914, the timber centenarian continues to offer a timeless Santa Cruz experience. Stroll its wooden walkways-ideally with a cup of clam chowder in hand-and discover fresh-seafood eateries, local gift shops, nature and history displays, fun seasonal events, and of course, those famous barking sea lions.
This beach, with its famous natural bridge, is an excellent vantage point for viewing shore birds, migrating whales, and seals and otters playing offshore.
The monarch butterflies are one of the most amazing sites you'll ever witness. They begin arriving in later in October and are usually gone by February. Anytime in November is the best time to see them!
While you're there, make sure and check out the tide pools and explore sea life in rare form near land!
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Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrThis beach, with its famous natural bridge, is an excellent vantage point for viewing shore birds, migrating whales, and seals and otters playing offshore.
The monarch butterflies are one of the most amazing sites you'll ever witness. They begin arriving in later in October and are usually gone by February. Anytime in November is the best time to see them!
While you're there, make sure and check out the tide pools and explore sea life in rare form near land!
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park preserves a 40-acre old-growth redwood grove. This unique ecosystem of ancient coast redwood trees has captured the interest and dedication of many people throughout time. Whether you'd like some amazing photos or just to take a peaceful stroll, these Redwoods will leave you mesmerized!
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park preserves a 40-acre old-growth redwood grove. This unique ecosystem of ancient coast redwood trees has captured the interest and dedication of many people throughout time. Whether you'd like some amazing photos or just to take a peaceful stroll, these Redwoods will leave you mesmerized!
The Walton Lighthouse is at the end of popular Seabright Beach. You can’t go inside the lighthouse, but it’s a gorgeous spot for photos as you can see from the one above.
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Walton Lighthouse
East Cliff DriveThe Walton Lighthouse is at the end of popular Seabright Beach. You can’t go inside the lighthouse, but it’s a gorgeous spot for photos as you can see from the one above.
Neighborhoods
With its picturesque charm and colorful history, Cannery Row captivates visitors from all over the world. The unique appeal of this fabled street is what makes Cannery Row the most popular vacation destination on California’s Central Coast. With enticing restaurants and captivating boutiques, Cannery Row is the ideal place to soak up the culture and beauty of Monterey Bay.
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Cannery Row
Cannery RowWith its picturesque charm and colorful history, Cannery Row captivates visitors from all over the world. The unique appeal of this fabled street is what makes Cannery Row the most popular vacation destination on California’s Central Coast. With enticing restaurants and captivating boutiques, Cannery Row is the ideal place to soak up the culture and beauty of Monterey Bay.