Anchors Away Beach House Guidebook

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Anchors Away Beach House Guidebook

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Aptos, California is located on Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County. Several sandy seaside beaches with fantastic sunset views of the Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by famous California Redwood trees and coastal Cypress trees makes this a perfect California vacation. *Rio Del Mar State Beach ~ In front of beach house rental. Expansive beach, walk or jog for miles. Tide pools for kids to play in. Rio Del Mar has a laid back, local feel. Surfing, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, kayaking, skim boarding, fishing, seashell collecting all available on this beach. Plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and locally made ice cream shop nearby. *Seacliff State Beach ~ Walking distance from rental. Popular beach for sunbathing, bird watching, aquatic museum, SS Palo Alto "cement ship" history.
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Aptos
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Aptos, California is located on Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County. Several sandy seaside beaches with fantastic sunset views of the Pacific Ocean. Surrounded by famous California Redwood trees and coastal Cypress trees makes this a perfect California vacation. *Rio Del Mar State Beach ~ In front of beach house rental. Expansive beach, walk or jog for miles. Tide pools for kids to play in. Rio Del Mar has a laid back, local feel. Surfing, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, kayaking, skim boarding, fishing, seashell collecting all available on this beach. Plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and locally made ice cream shop nearby. *Seacliff State Beach ~ Walking distance from rental. Popular beach for sunbathing, bird watching, aquatic museum, SS Palo Alto "cement ship" history.
Great restaurants, shops, pubs & wine tasting!
Aptos Village Square
7960 Soquel Drive
Great restaurants, shops, pubs & wine tasting!

Fun things to do!

Beautiful walking trails in California Redwoods. Just 15ish minutes (drive) from our place. You can rent mountain bikes for the trail at the entrance to the park- Epicenter Bike Shop.
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포리스트오브나이센마크주립공원
Aptos Creek Road
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Beautiful walking trails in California Redwoods. Just 15ish minutes (drive) from our place. You can rent mountain bikes for the trail at the entrance to the park- Epicenter Bike Shop.
Historic Giant Redwood Trees, walking & biking trails for miles. A hike to the top of the mountain is a family favorite. 20ish minute drive from the beach house.
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헨리코웰레드우즈주립공원
101 N Big Trees Park Rd
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Historic Giant Redwood Trees, walking & biking trails for miles. A hike to the top of the mountain is a family favorite. 20ish minute drive from the beach house.
We have 2 kayaks you can take out & enjoy. The Kayak Connection at Elkhorn Slough is another great way to spend the afternoon where you can see Sea Otters, Sea Lions and a variety of coastal birds. 30 minutes from the beach house.
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Elkhorn Slough
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We have 2 kayaks you can take out & enjoy. The Kayak Connection at Elkhorn Slough is another great way to spend the afternoon where you can see Sea Otters, Sea Lions and a variety of coastal birds. 30 minutes from the beach house.
Super fun for the whole family. Beach Boardwalk features rides, from old-fashioned merry-go-round to knuckle gripping roller coaster ride. Free concerts on Friday nights in the summer & an arcade, bowling alley nearby. Only 20ish minutes from the beach house.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
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Super fun for the whole family. Beach Boardwalk features rides, from old-fashioned merry-go-round to knuckle gripping roller coaster ride. Free concerts on Friday nights in the summer & an arcade, bowling alley nearby. Only 20ish minutes from the beach house.
One of the best aquariums you will ever see! You can buy your tickets online in advance. It is beautiful & worth the 45ish minute drive from the beach house.
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몬터레이 베이 아쿠아리리움
886 Cannery Row
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One of the best aquariums you will ever see! You can buy your tickets online in advance. It is beautiful & worth the 45ish minute drive from the beach house.
A quirky fun outing that holds a mystery! Only 20ish minutes from the beach house.
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미스터리 스팟
465 Mystery Spot Rd
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A quirky fun outing that holds a mystery! Only 20ish minutes from the beach house.
This train runs through the redwood trees (of course) the Santa Cruz Mountains down to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It's great fun for all ages but especially for kiddos who love trains! Only 20ish minutes from the beach house.
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로어링 캠프
5401 Graham Hill Rd
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This train runs through the redwood trees (of course) the Santa Cruz Mountains down to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It's great fun for all ages but especially for kiddos who love trains! Only 20ish minutes from the beach house.

Food scene

Love this place! Outdoor seating with beach view, the breakfast burritos & salmon sandwiches are my favorite!
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Pixie Deli
111 Venetian Rd
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Love this place! Outdoor seating with beach view, the breakfast burritos & salmon sandwiches are my favorite!
Best coffee, lattes & scones!
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Pacific Coffee Roasting Co
7554 Soquel Dr
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Best coffee, lattes & scones!
Delicious food! Gyros, Falafels, homemade hummus & fries are the best! Lots of vegetarian options.
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Zameen Mediterranean Cuisine
7528 Soquel Dr
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Delicious food! Gyros, Falafels, homemade hummus & fries are the best! Lots of vegetarian options.
Quaint, french, with vegetarian and gluten free options. Nice atmosphere.
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Café Sparrow
8042 Soquel Dr
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Quaint, french, with vegetarian and gluten free options. Nice atmosphere.
Patio & indoor seating. Family friendly local fresh sushi. My daughter's favorite is kogan roll & hand grenade.
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Akira Sushi
1222 Soquel Ave
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Patio & indoor seating. Family friendly local fresh sushi. My daughter's favorite is kogan roll & hand grenade.
Local family owned pizzeria that is amazing! They deliver or eat in.
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Mangiamo Pizza
783 Rio Del Mar Blvd
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Local family owned pizzeria that is amazing! They deliver or eat in.
Time for ice cream - local, delicious, old fashioned ice cream shop. Walk or bike from the beach house.
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Marianne’s Ice Cream
218 State Park Dr
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Time for ice cream - local, delicious, old fashioned ice cream shop. Walk or bike from the beach house.
We recommend the Fresh Spring Rolls, Pad thai & yellow curry.
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Sawasdee Thai Cuisine
5050 Soquel Dr
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We recommend the Fresh Spring Rolls, Pad thai & yellow curry.
Our favorite Indian food, you can pick your level of spicy.
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Ambrosia India Bistro - Aptos
207 Sea Ridge Rd
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Our favorite Indian food, you can pick your level of spicy.
Local family owned grocery store nearby. You can get english tea, cadbury chocolate & biscuits there.
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Deluxe Foods of Aptos
783 Rio Del Mar Blvd
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Local family owned grocery store nearby. You can get english tea, cadbury chocolate & biscuits there.
Venus Spirits Cocktails & Kitchen | Beachside
Venus Pie Trap

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Shuttle or Uber are available from SJ Airport to Aptos/SC

Santa Cruz/Aptos is approximately 1 1/2 hours south of San Francisco. Famous Coastal Highway 1 is a beautiful route to take. We are by the coast so the weather can vary. Be sure to bring clothes for warm & cool weather.