Enjoy a Relaxed Summer Vacation at Aptos Rentals

The quaint historical town of Aptos is located on a beautiful stretch of beach in Santa Cruz County, California. When not on the beach which is close to your Aptos rentals, you can browse the antique shops or boutiques in Aptos Village and visit a hotel built in 1878.

Blues Festivals and Parades Provide Entertainment at Aptos Beach Rentals


Each year, while staying at Aptos Rentals, you can enjoy the sultry sounds of leading international Blues singers and artists during the Aptos Annual Blues Festival. If celebrating the 4th of July at your Aptos vacation rentals, you can witness supposedly the world’s shortest parade route which is less than a quarter of a mile. Outside of festivals, the town is not known for its nightlife; however, just a short drive from your Aptos beach rentals, you can visit the vibrant neighboring town of Santa Cruz for a bit of fun.

Enjoy the Beach Scene at Aptos Rentals


Aptos rentals offer year-round vacation options. In summertime, the sandy beaches are abuzz with activity. Kids building sandcastles and surfers checking out the sunbathing beauties can be seen; there’s loads of fun to be had at Aptos beach rentals. Enjoy a game of volleyball, or join the locals body boarding in the surf. If you’re keen to try your hand at surfing while staying at Aptos vacation rentals, the waves aren’t too big; therefore, it's a good place to learn.

Aptos Vacation Rentals Offer Great Outdoor Adventures


Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy kayaking and sailing off the coast of Aptos vacation rentals. Near Aptos rentals, there are two state parks; The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Seacliff State Park both offer fantastic hiking trails. There are miles of awesome mountain biking routes in Nisene Marks so be sure to bring your bike gear along when staying at Aptos beach rentals. In 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake, measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale, shook the area. The epicenter was located in the park and geology fans will enjoy a visit to the site.

While you are searching for California beach rentals, consider some coastal options like Los Angeles rentals, San Francisco apartment rentals, Santa Barbara rentals, or San Diego beach rentals. Other California areas include Big Bear Lake cabin rentals and Lake Tahoe vacation rentals.


Aptos California Vacation Rentals

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Spectacular 180-degree private ocean front cliff home -Pets Welcomed

— Property 175666
Aptos house rental - Relax and enjoy a meal overlooking Monterey Bay
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, waterfront, balcony
Rates - per property (USD)
$300 - $350/night
$1,975/week
$6,500/month
Calendar Updated Nov 7 2009

Property Review

We spent 3 nights at this house & had a wonderful time. The view of the ocean is spectacular, even saw a few sea lions swimming around. Slept with the windows/slider open, listening to the waves...
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Tudor Rose Manor; 7BD/4 BA, Sleeps 22, Hot Tub, Beaches, BIkes, Pets OK

— Property 7010490h
Aptos house rental
7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 22,
House, 4 Bathrooms, air-conditioning, balcony
Rates - per house (USD)
$784 - $1,045/night
$4,702 - $7,315/week
$20,154 - $27,124/month
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Apricot Beach Home;3 BD/ 2BA. Sleeps 10, Short walk to Beach

— Property 7010504h
Aptos house rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, beach chairs
Rates - per house (USD)
$330 - $440/night
$1,980 - $3,080/week
$8,486 - $11,421/month
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Sandpiper Cottage; 2+BD/1.5 BA, Sleeps 10, Hot Tub, BBQ

— Property 7010512h
Aptos house rental - Front deck with great umberella table & padded chair
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
House, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath, beach, beach chairs
Rates - per house (USD)
$315 - $420/night
$1,890 - $2,940/week
$8,100 - $10,902/month
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The Surf House; 2BD/1BA, Sleeps 6, 50 steps to the Beach, Pets OK

— Property 7010517h
Aptos house rental - Deck and Left Front of The Surf Home
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 1 Bathroom, balcony, beach
Rates - per house (USD)
$292 - $350/night
$1,575 - $2,450/week
$6,750 - $9,114/month
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The Seacliff Glen Home;4BD/@BA, Sleeps 10, Hot Tub, Walk to Beach, Pets OK

— Property 7010514h
Aptos house rental - side and partial front view of house
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 2 Bathrooms, balcony, beach
Rates - per house (USD)
$420 - $560/night
$2,520 - $3,920/week
$10,800 - $14,535/month
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Exclusive Beachfront Resort Home

— Property 155856
Aptos house rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, waterfront, internet access
Rates - per property (USD)
$475 - $725/night
$3,000 - $4,800/week
Calendar Updated Nov 6 2009

Property Review

My three sisters and I, our 90 year old mother and 88 year old auntie, spent four days enjoying this beautiful beach home where we could enjoy each other and fabulous surroundings. We get...
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The Surf House, Surf and Sand View - Pets Welcome

— Property 184163
Aptos house rental - The Surf House
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, near the ocean, balcony
Rates - per property (USD)
$1,881/week
Calendar Updated Nov 2 2009

Property Review

Very sweet and comfortable house, wonderfully stocked and a pleasure to stay in. A great vacation house!
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Beautiful and unique beach bungalow.....walk to the ocean

— Property 192481
Aptos house rental - Dining Area
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
House, 1 Bathroom, beach, resort, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$150 - $210/night
$1,000 - $1,300/week
Calendar Updated Nov 1 2009

Property Review

The house was nice and clean. We had a little trouble with the tv but figured it out.The bedrooms are right next to eachother so no privacy. The deck and backyard were great. We saw a family of...
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Luxurious Aptos Vacation Rental One Block from the Beach!!!

— Property 175180
Aptos house rental
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, balcony, internet access
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APTOS BEACH HOUSE - IN DESIREABLE SEACLIFF VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD!

— Property 211188
Aptos house rental - Welcome to the Aptos Beach House!
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, balcony
Rates - per property (USD)
$350/night
$2,100/week
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Aptos Beach House Ocean Views - 1 Block to the Beach

— Property 258060
Aptos house rental - Upper deck party
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, balcony
Rates - per property (USD)
$250 - $295/night
$1,525 - $1,925/week
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Fantastic Remodeled Beach House 3BR/3BA in Aptos-Rio Del Mar

— Property 255477
Aptos house rental - Front of house
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 3 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, garden
Rates - per property (USD)
$275 - $350/night
$1,732 - $2,205/week
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Charming Aptos Beach House-3 Min level walk to the Beach on a Quiet Street,

— Property 167021
Aptos house rental - Spacious deck
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bath, beach, near the ocean, pets considered
Rates - per property (USD)
$190 - $290/night
$1,200/week
$3,000/month
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White water ocean views in this beautiful 4 bedroom 4 bath home

— Property 137832
Aptos house rental - Ocean view all the way to Monterey
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
House, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths, beach, near the ocean, garden
Calendar Updated Jul 2 2009

Property Review

Lovely home with a fantastic view. Quiet neighborhood. Close drive to Santa Cruz and about a 40 minute drive to Monterey. Weather in August was on the cold side when we arrived but by the end of...
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One Flat Block to Beach Strip/Santa Cruz/Aptos Area

— Property 186209
Aptos condo rental - Sunny Exterior
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8,
Condo, 1 Bathroom, beach, internet access
Calendar Updated Jun 24 2009

Property Review

We were just looking for a place to operate from. Monterrey, Carmel, Capitola, Santa Cruz are all so close. What we found was a great place to just relax. The property was clean and well...
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Aptos house rental - Villa Rio Del Mar - Sleeps 17 - 90 Steps to Beach
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 17,
House, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, resort, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$550 - $650/night
$2,990 - $4,295/week
Calendar Updated May 28 2009

Property Review

This place was perfect for our family vacation. The living area was sparkly clean – we felt like we were in a 5 star hotel. The bedrooms were spacious with plenty of room for our kids and...
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Fabulous Ocean Views - Rio Del Mar - Monterey Bay

— Property 243953
Aptos condo rental - Living Room - view from large sliding glass doors
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 6,
Condo, 1 Bathroom, beach, near the ocean, pool
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Welcome to the Sea Escape in Seascape, and your pet is welcome!

— Property 176176
Aptos townhome rental - Cement Boat in Aptos
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4,
Townhome, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, beach, resort, tennis court
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Beach Getaway Fall Special Pricing

— Property 209405
Aptos house rental - Rio Del Mar State Beach, located just blocks away
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9,
House, 2 Bathrooms, near the ocean, river, pets considered
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Sleeps 10 - Beach Home with Ocean Views-90 Steps to Sand- Rio Del Mar

— Property 190605
Aptos house rental - Living Room w Comfy Sectional
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, village, jacuzzi
Rates - per property (USD)
$315 - $350/night
$1,800/week
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Charming Beach House 2 to 3 Minute Walk to Beach

— Property 309893
Aptos house rental
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 13,
House, 2 Bathrooms, beach, near the ocean, satellite or cable