This was one of our favorite stays of all time an absolute gem. The home was beautifully decorated, clean, and fun. The outdoor space was exceptional with many places to sit and relax. The hot tub and outdoor shower a delight. Our family had plenty of room to spread out and we found ourselves just wanting to enjoy the space. Great walking distance to beach, a short walk to very fun and lively Mexican restaurant and ice cream. The stay was ideal distance to Monterey where we enjoyed the aquarium. We loved out stay at Tiki Tides!

Incredible spot. The place was awesome - just like the pictures. Very clean and well-stocked. Amazing location in a quiet neighborhood. Walking distance from the beach and from Manuel’s and Marianne’s. We’re a long-time Aptos fam who moved away recently. Came back for our grandma’s memorial service and thought it might be our last gathering in the area. But we loved the place so much we’re going to make it a regular trip to stay at Tiki Tides. The hosts made the weekend really easy and were very accommodating. We’re so grateful and will definitely be back. One of the best rental homes we’ve ever stayed in.

The house was even better in person and everything worked perfectly. Also all of the instructions for all appliances were very clear.

Beautiful home and backyard! When we arrived, there was a hot tub technician cleaning and filling the hot tub so it was very clean and ready to use later that night. There is not beach access near the house, but you can either walk or drive to the SeaCliff state beach entrance (10 minute walk or 2 minute drive) and then take a long staircase down to the beach. The stairs would be challenging for someone with mobility issues or who is not in good physical shape. You can also pay a fee to park close to the beach without having to use stairs. No bonfires allowed at Seacliff, but there are fire rings at Rio Del Mar right next to Seacliff beach during late Spring/summer months. Cute little restaurants and cafe nearby house within walking distance. 10 minute drive to Capitola. 20 minute drive to Santa Cruz boardwalk. We found this vacation home nicer and better priced than many others in Santa Cruz.