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Aptos is a relatively small but extremely scenic and interesting community found along the Pacific Coast of California. Aptos is situated in beautiful Santa Cruz County, and is technically an unincorporated census designated place of the Golden State. Aptos technically has a population of approximately nine thousand four hundred residents according to the official calculations of the Census Bureau, but estimates including all regions generally known to be parts of Aptos place that figure at roughly twenty five thousand. Aptos encompasses six main communities, which are Aptos Village, Seacliff, Rio Del Mar, Seascape, La Selva Beach, and Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, all of which are located on or off of Highway One. Aptos is a Native American name referring to the meeting of Valencia Creek and Aptos Creek, and was first settled by Europeans in the year eighteen thirty three. The historical legacy of Aptos centers heavily on ranching, cattle, hunting, logging, and apples. More recently, Aptos has been transformed into a more tourist-oriented community, as most notably evidenced by the construction of Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center, Cabrillo College, and Seascape Resort.
Aptos is situated directly adjacent to the larger, incorporated community of Santa Cruz, ensuring a balance between convenience and independence from city life. In terms of recreational opportunities, Aptos is the place to find the Seacliff State Beach and the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, which are popular for such activities as swimming, surfing, bodyboarding, boating, fishing, mountain biking, birdwatching, hiking, and walking. Two popular annual events in Aptos are the Fourth of July’s “World’s Shortest Parade” and the Aptos Blues Festival. Local shopping and dining facilities include the Aptos Cinemas, Manuel’s Restaurant, Palapas and Sanderlings, Café Sparrow, Bittersweet Bistro, Brittania Arms, and Ma Maison. Local schools include Valencia Elementary, Rio Del Mar Elementary, Mar Vista Elementary, Aptos Junior High, Aptos High, Santa Cruz Montessori, Aptos Academy, and Cabrillo College. Aptos is located very close to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, while some notable residents of Aptos throughout the years are Dave Draper, Mark Eichhorn, Trent Dilfer, Keith Greeninger, Ellen Pirie, Jim Bunner, John J Montgomery, Daniel Henry Holmes Ingalls, Jr., Charles Harris, and Lou Harrison. Although Aptos itself offers plenty of things to see and do, the multifarious opportunities of the rest of Santa Cruz County are only a short drive away, ranging from large shopping malls and even more restaurants to fantastic parks and museums.
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2979 Mar Vista Dr #200, Aptos
This tenant occupied unit is bright and sunny on the second level of a 12 unit complex. Maple cabinets and stainless appliances with indoor laundry. 2 parkimng spaces fo...
Beds 3
Baths 2
240 Hayward Rd, Aptos
Auction-style sale ends march 14, 2010 3pm sharp major fixer - needs new foundation, needs new retaining wall, needs new interior remodel property is available to view ...
Beds 2
Baths 1.5
255 Jaunell Rd, Aptos
Must submit all offers by end of January. Last open house this Saturday. NOT an REO or short sale!! Flexible sellers. kitchen, cherry wood cabinets, granite, stainless a...
Beds 3
Baths 2.5
1005 Moon Valley Ranch Rd, Aptos
Best Estate Value on Market! Oceanview Custom Property. 8 acre Sunny Knolltop. South facing with Bayviews of Monrerey Pennisula, Valley & Mountains. Bayviews from all maj...
Beds 4
Baths 3.5
230 Migues Mountain Ln, Aptos
Bank Owned REO. Cash only buyers (NO EXCEPTIONS). Land value only. Fabulous views and wonderful setting. House was built without permits and is illegal and needs to be de...
Beds 3
Baths 3
0 Cathedral DR, Aptos
Nice lot, in the country but close to town. 815 Cathedral Dr. Site backs up to lovely creek. There's nobody on the other side of the creek so you get a very private feeli...
Beds 0
Baths 0
310 Baker Rd, Aptos
Unbelievable price for this beautiful custom 6 year old home on 1.5 acres, 4br/2.5ba, 2600 sq ft. Features granite kitchen, white oak floors, wrap-around deck with impec...
Beds 4
Baths 2.5
111 Atherton Lp, Aptos
Brand new, Cabrillo Commons Townhouse. Located close to freeway access,walking distance to Cabrillo College, New Brighton Beach and Tennis. Offered by Santa Cruz County?s...
Beds 2
Baths 2
3050 Marlo Ct #10, Aptos
Big ocean views from living area and kitchen!Bay views from Monterey to Pleasure Point!Gorgeous,Bright & Serene!Ocean & Vineyard views from every window!Most private sett...
Beds 2
Baths 1
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