When the Native Americans named this part of our county, they called it Awatos -"Where the Waters Meet." The name honors the spot where two creeks joined before traveling together to the bay. Today, we call this place Aptos. This is where you'll find people living in everything from rustic little mountain cabins in the redwoods to sprawling contemporary homes on the golf course. It follows that the sights of Aptos are equally diverse.

In the midst of a bustling downtown lined with fashionable restaurants, shops, cafes and nightspots, Monterey has preserved more of its history than any other city in California.

This quaint town and the surrounding region offer a wide variety of activities within a very short distance. In our small town of Moss Landing you can take a walk on the beach, take wildlife tours, go boating, eat delicious meals, shop for antiques, enjoy live music, visit an art gallery, and take in a sunset on the ocean.

Explore Santa Cruz beaches and redwood forests, enjoy our fresh cuisine and fine wine, our rich history and culture, and year round events.

San Jose or San José is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. San Jose is located at the southern end of the Bay Area, a region commonly referred to as Silicon Valley. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County.

Pebble Beach is a small coastal unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. Best known as a resort destination, the area is home to the famous golf course, Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Burbank is a census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California. Part of the neighborhood has been annexed to San Jose, while the rest consists of unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County.

Capitola is a city in Santa Cruz County, California, United States, on the coast of Monterey Bay.