We thoroughly enjoyed our 4-night stay at 133 Esplanade in Aptos. The best parts were the full ocean view and quick easy walk across the street to the awesome beach! The house is practically located on the beach- within a minute of stepping out the front door you are there! Rio Del Mar has nice calm waves that were safe enough for our children to play in. Plus there is a creek that runs into the ocean and they enjoyed running through it and playing. The home had basic amenities and met our needs. We really liked that there was private parking included with the home as well as a washer and dryer that came in handy. There is a convenient store and coffee and food next door. Other cities nearby have a lot to offer as well. In our short stay, we visited Capitola and Santa Cruz as well, enjoying other beaches, lighthouses, sea lions, wharfs, and walking trails. We had a lot of fun at The Mystery Spot and restaurants and shopping too. Overall it was a great stay and we hope to visit again and rent both pink homes!