Aptos Hills / Larkin Valley

Welcome to Aptos Hills / Larkin Valley

A community home to spacious properties, vineyards, hobby & commercial agricultural properties with easy access to Highway 1.

Aptos Hills, California, is a distinctive community in Santa Cruz County. Featuring Redwood trees and hiking trails, horse stables, and mountain views, Aptos Hills is one of the most beautiful areas in Santa Cruz County. Home to approximately 24,000 residents, the towns surrounding Aptos are some of the most unique places in the state. Aptos Hills and Larkin Valley have a combined population of approximately 2,300 people. Residents enjoy viewing the beautiful agricultural fields around both Aptos Hills and Larkin Valley.

Horse stables and equestrians are a prominent part of life in Aptos Hills and Larkin Valley. Residents enjoy breathtaking mountain views, rolling hills, and the wide expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Santa Cruz County is a region of abundant resources that enable residents to enjoy the great outdoors every month of the year. Camping, fishing, and surfing are some of the most common activities residents can pursue. Being close to Santa Cruz and Watsonville enables residents to be close enough to stores and shops that driving into town every day is not costly or prohibitive.

What to Love

Gorgeous redwood trees and trails
Shopping for local produce at Corralitos Market & Sausage Company
Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe, a landmark hacienda
Fishing, camping, and picnicking at Sunset State Beach
Exploring vineyards at Alfaro Family Vineyards
Beachcombing at New Brighton State Beach

Local Lifestyle

The atmosphere in Aptos Hills and Larkin Valley is quiet, peaceful, and serene. Residents of these coastal villages enjoy the quaint atmosphere, family-friendly neighbors, and natural beauty. The sunsets and ocean breezes from the Pacific Ocean are invigorating. Those who choose to live here can fulfill their shopping needs in nearby cities such as Watsonville. Living in these coastal communities offers residents the freedom and space to pursue their interests. Aptos Hills and Larkin Valley attract individuals from all over the United States and the world who are searching for an inspiring and beautiful place to call home.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Corralitos Market & Sausage Company has fresh produce, choice cuts of meat, and great customer service, so residents can find nearly everything they need for their kitchens.

Persephone serves Italian cuisine in a relaxing and beautiful setting. Notable entrees include nettle ravioli with morels, pasta alla bolognese, and truffled tortellini and cheese.

Palapas Restaurant & Cantina is a great restaurant serving Mexican cuisine. Popular menu items include chicken mole, Jardines del mar, and snapper Veracruz. Mentone is a fabulous Italian restaurant. Patrons rave about the sea urchin chitarra, pasta con le sarde, and salmon tartar.

Things to Do

Manresa State Beach is an incredible state park with amazing views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Peninsula. Tent camping, picnicking, and fishing are popular activities among those who spend time at Manresa State Beach.

Alfaro Family Vineyards & Winery has a vineyard covering 56 acres. Guests enjoy the bottled Gruner Veltliner, syrah, merlot, and pinot noir.

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park contains 30 miles of trails and picnic tables near Aptos Creek. Named after Nisene Marks, the mother of a family that purchased the land in the 1950s, it is one of the best places to spend time hiking and exploring the wilderness around Aptos Hills and Larkin Valley.

Schools

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District serves the schools in Aptos Hills and Larkin Valley. The following are some of the most notable schools in Aptos Hills and Larkin Valley:

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Around Aptos Hills / Larkin Valley, CA

There's plenty to do around Aptos Hills / Larkin Valley, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Shockwave, Wargin Wines - Soquel Village, and Sleight of Hand Pizza.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Shockwave page on Yelp	Dining	4.47 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wargin Wines - Soquel Village page on Yelp Search 5015 Soquel Dr on Google Maps	Dining · $$	3.32 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sleight of Hand Pizza page on Yelp Search 2901 Research Park Dr on Google Maps	Dining	4.2 miles	29 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the La Vida Bella Vineyard page on Yelp Search 1624 Chardonnay Ridge Rd on Google Maps	Dining	3.71 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Three Waves Coffee page on Yelp Search 511 41st Ave on Google Maps	Dining	4.53 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Monarch Pilates page on Yelp Search 4125 Portola Dr on Google Maps	Active	4.38 miles	22 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Crossfit Kel-Core page on Yelp Search 1248 Thompson Ave on Google Maps	Active	4.56 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Covewater New Brighton SUP page on Yelp Search 1500 Park Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.45 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rose Blossom Nursery School page on Yelp Search 6401 Freedom Blvd on Google Maps	Active	1.78 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tennis Club of Rio Del Mar page on Yelp Search 369 Sandalwood Dr on Google Maps	Active	1.19 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Angela Peck, Wholistic Skin + Care page on Yelp Search 720 Capitola Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.38 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Katie Hartman page on Yelp Search 4145 Clares St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.04 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pualani Beauty page on Yelp	Beauty	1.03 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Get Your Body Back page on Yelp Search 3121 Park Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.4 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Beauty Lounge Med Spa page on Yelp Search 151 Aptos Village Way on Google Maps	Beauty	0.97 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Browmorphosis page on Yelp Search 1850 41st Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.09 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Saving Face Skin Solutions page on Yelp Search 40 Seascape Village on Google Maps	Beauty	2.78 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Industry Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 601 Capitola Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.5 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Novella Aesthetic Studio page on Yelp Search 9051 Soquel Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	1.04 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tamar Leffert CMT page on Yelp	Beauty	3.33 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Aptos Hills / Larkin Valley, CA

Population Households Employment

Aptos Hills / Larkin Valley has 2,621 households, with an average household size of 2.43. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Aptos Hills / Larkin Valley do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,372 people call Aptos Hills / Larkin Valley home. The population density is 968.67 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Median Age

43.08 / 56.92%

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2.43

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$64,912

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Schools in Aptos Hills / Larkin Valley, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Aptos Hills / Larkin Valley. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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