Day Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Day Valley

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Great place to stay! We would definitely go back!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
This place is great. Beautiful, temp feels amazing, it’s quiet. Loved it. Rooms have hollow floor so a little neighbor noisy but otherwise it’s silent at night
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
None
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Fern River Resort
Beautiful location within walking distance to the state park. There’s a cute little river that runs through the back of the property. The location offers free use of games, volleyball, ping pong, board games, horseshoes and books.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Studios Inn

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Lots of parks and beaches nearby. Close to Cabrillo College. Parking just a few feet from the front door beautiful view from kitchen window of gardens in front of the cottage. Table and chairs in garden for outdoor dining. Hundreds of videos on discs,
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour


