We stayed for 1 night in Liz's apartment in Aptos, just south of Santa Cruz. It was a shame we couldn't spend more time there but we were on a tight schedule travelling up the coast. The flat was a couple of minutes walk from a gorgeous beach front with plenty of little restaurants and other amenities close by. The apartment itself was perfect for a short stay, lovely bed and great shower, we didn't use the outside shower or patio area but I'm sure it's great! We met Liz in the evening with her dog, Helio who was extremely friendly and quiet. She was very chatty and told us about the local area and some tips as we travelled north to San Francisco, she clearly loves the area and knows a lot! We were very happy with our stay, thanks Liz and good luck with your S.F/Portugal projects!