New Brighton State Beach

A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.
A sailboat with two sails near a lighthouse and rocky breakwater.

Things to do

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

RM20
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Secret Beach Location

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

RM142
per traveller
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

RM525
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

RM566
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

RM183
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

RM362
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
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Tours & day trips

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Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour

Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 98 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 102 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 143 per traveller*
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Stay near popular New Brighton State Beach attractions

New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)
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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Top New Brighton State Beach Hotel Deals

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 out of 5
620 El Salto Drive Capitola CA
Monarch Cove Inn
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 out of 5
720 Hill Street Capitola CA
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill

4 out of 5
250 Monterey Ave Capitola CA
Inn at Depot Hill
Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel

3.5 out of 5
210 Esplanade Capitola CA
Capitola Hotel
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.5 out of 5
1500 Wharf Road Capitola CA
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1435 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3 out of 5
1255 41st Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
Chaminade Resort & Spa
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