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Seascape Beach Resort

1 Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos, CA
Located along the ocean about 3 miles south of New Brighton Beach
Reservations (800) 929-7727, Direct (831) 688-6800   Seascape Beach Resort
Rental Units: Suites and beach villas with kitchens or kitchenettes, fireplaces, private balconies facing Monterey Bay
Resort Facilities: Restaurant, 3 pools with spas, sports center, golf course, kids club
Rates: $$$$

Monarch Cove Inn Bed & Breakfast

620 El Salto Drive, Capitola, CA
(831) 464 1295   Monarch Cove Inn
Rooms and cottages: Private baths and entrances, some with fireplaces, kitchens or Jacuzzis
Facilities: 1883 Victorian mansion, cliff-top views of Monterey Bay, 2.6 acres, gardens
Rates: low season $$$, high season $$$$

Capitola Beach Cottage

206 Monterey Road, Capitola, CA
(650) 619-5270
Capitola Beach Cottage
Accommodations: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6
Facilities: Near Capitola Beach, WiFi, surfboards, sea kayaks, etc. for use, kitchen, Cable TV
Weekly rentals only in summer
Rates: $$$

Sand Rock Farm

6901 Freedom Blvd., Aptos, CA
(831) 688-8005   Sand Rock Farm
Rooms: Cable TV, WiFi, private baths
Facilities: 10-acre grounds with gardens and natural areas, gourmet breakfast
Rates: $$$



Aptos & Capitola Area Motels


Rio Sands Hotel

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA
(800) 826-2077 or (831) 688-3207   Rio Sands Hotel
Walking distance from Seacliff and Rio del Mar beaches
Accommodations: microwave, refrigerator, internet; standard rooms, junior suites, kitchen suites, and family suites
Facilities: Pool, spa, BBQ, garden area, free continental breakfast
Rates: $$

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

720 Hill Street, Capitola, CA
(831) 462-3004   Quality Inn & Suites
Accommodations: WiFi, cable TV, refrigerator, microwave
Facilities: Free hot breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool
Rates: $$

Best Western Plus Seacliff Inn

7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA
Reservations (800) 367-2003, Hotel (831) 688-7300
Best Western Seacliff Inn
Located ½ mile from Seacliff Beach
Accommodations: Jacuzzi, internet, cable TV, refrigerator, microwave on request
Facilities: Garden paths, restaurant, heated pool and spa, fitness center, complimentary breakfast
Rates: $$

Camping near
New Brighton State Beach


Mt. Madonna Park

Hecker Pass Road (Highway 152), 17 miles from New Brighton Beach, east of Watsonville, CA
Mt. Madonna County Park Campgrounds
Campsites: 118 campsites (which can be reserved) with BBQ pits, food lockers, picnic tables, 17 partial hook-up sites
Park facilities: 3,688 acres, mostly redwood forest, free showers
Reservations: Santa Clara County Parks Reservations

Pinto Lake Park

451 Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, CA
Pinto Lake Park
RV Campsites: 30 amp, water, sewer, WiFi
Facilities: Fire rings in picnic area, no showers, boating, fishing
Rates: $$

Nearby Beach Camping


Manresa State Beach

Off San Andreas Road, north of Sunset Beach
(831) 761-1795
Manresa State Beach
Campsites: 64 walk-in campsites for tents only, no RVs
Facilities: Located on bluff above beach, showers
Rates: $35

Seacliff State Beach

Just a little over a mile down the coast from New Brighton State Beach is Seacliff State Beach with RV camping


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