New Brighton State Beach

A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.
A sailboat with two sails near a lighthouse and rocky breakwater.

Things to do

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

€4
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

€39
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

€39
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
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Tours & day trips

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Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour

Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €21 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is €22 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is €31 per traveller*
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New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Top Hotel Deals

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 out of 5
620 El Salto Drive Capitola CA
Monarch Cove Inn
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 out of 5
720 Hill Street Capitola CA
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Aptos CA
Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach
Seacliff Beach Home

Seacliff Beach Home

Aptos CA
Seacliff Beach Home
Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill

4 out of 5
250 Monterey Ave Capitola CA
Inn at Depot Hill
Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View

Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View

Aptos CA
Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View
Spacious Getaway – Hot Tub, Big Yard, Near Beach, pet friendly, Great for All!

Spacious Getaway – Hot Tub, Big Yard, Near Beach, pet friendly, Great for All!

Soquel CA
Spacious Getaway – Hot Tub, Big Yard, Near Beach, pet friendly, Great for All!
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos CA
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
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