About Aptos

Aptos is a small beach-side community located in Santa Cruz County. The area enjoys a year round Mediterranean climate mixed with cool breezes that come off the Pacific Ocean. Highway 1 makes access to the city easy and connects it to nearby cities of La Selva Beach, Santa Cruz and Capitola. Aptos has both public and private school options, and college students can attend Cabrillo Community College. The area is frequented by outdoor enthusiasts for its popularity as a destination for surfing, body boarding, skateboarding, free-ride biking and more outdoor activities. “Aptos Village” is the main business and commerce center to the city and is made up by varying shops and boutiques. Aptos hosts a very popular farmers market and several festivals including the annual Fourth of July "World's Shortest Parade," earning its name because of the parade route which is about .6 miles long. This city takes great pride in the safety and small town ambiance its communities provide, making Aptos homes popular for young families. Find an Agent to help navigate Aptos real estate or refine your Aptos homes search by using the city’s 95003 zip code.