Seacliff Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Seacliff State Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Rio Del Mar Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
Seascape Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Aptos at Seascape Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Potbelly Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
New Brighton State Beach
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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Cabrillo College
Explore the campus of Cabrillo College during your stay in Aptos. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.
Activities
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Our pick of the best Seacliff Hotel Deals
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"Awesome rooms facing the ocean. Clean room, comfortable bed and bathroom had good water pressure. Very cool surfer vibe hotel. Excellent customer service by staff and valet...."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Comfortable beds they charge 50 dollars per day for resort fees they don’t tell you till after they deduct from your credit card. Parking is also 50 dollars per day"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"The place is great but the staff really makes the place"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
"I loved this resort. Pool and grounds were beautiful and they have many activities. The only trouble I had was parking. I had trouble getting parking near my room but they may only because of the holiday weekend"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
"The location was perfect. Despite it being a busy weekend, the property was quiet. The only reason why I gave it a 4 out of 5 is that there was an ant issue. Other than that, I’d definitely book again!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
"Room was very nice staff was nice the beach view was amazing parking was easy and accessible. This was a nice hotel for me and my wife to celebrate our 25th anniversary especially since we were married in Santa Cruz."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Seacliff
Aptos Village
Aptos Village might not have many top sights, but Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rio del Mar
While visiting Rio del Mar, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Seascape Golf Club.
