Title: New Brighton State Beach in Aptos - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [New Brighton State Beach Hotels](https://expedia.ca/New-Brighton-State-Beach-Hotels.0-l6327660-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Aptos](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Aptos.d6435.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Aptos](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Aptos.d6435.Travel-Guide-Activities)[New Brighton State Beach Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-New-Brighton-State-Beach.d6327660.Car-Rental-Guide)[Aptos Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Aptos.d6435.Destination-Travel-Guides) # New Brighton State Beach Tours and Activities ![New Brighton Beach State Park - cliffside campsites above the beach. Gorgeous day & typical mild weather for this time of year. #rallyvogey #orangeoctober #gogiants #rallyenchiladas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177416/00d467a8-adf3-42b1-a279-7994408fa856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![New Brighton Beach State Park - cliffside campsites above the beach. Gorgeous day & typical mild weather for this time of year. #rallyvogey #orangeoctober #gogiants #rallyenchiladas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177416/00d467a8-adf3-42b1-a279-7994408fa856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![You'll be hard pressed to find an uncrowded #beach in the Santa Cruz/Capitola area but New Brighton is a must visit anyway. Beautiful sandy beach, sail boats, parasailing, volleyball, camping and a #lighthouse ! You just can't beat it. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177416/d2722c14-04e4-4f0e-b7a0-a9204355a747.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit New Brighton State Beach Activities [Aptos travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Aptos.dx6435) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see New Brighton State Beach Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Royal Sun Palm Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1044200/1044191/2afd6e76_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Royal Sun Palm Springs CA $948 per person Apr 19 - Apr 23 found 12 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles (LAX) 8.4/10 Very Good! (236 reviews) Staff was courteous, room was clean. Paying the $40 amenity fee per room upon arrival was unexpected. The water pressure in the shower was a trickle, barely any water pressure at all (hard to get shampoo out). Toilet ran all night long. The hotel ran out of self parking spots so we had to park across the street in a dirt lot which wasn’t ideal. The restaurant was great! Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 ![SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6120000/6117200/6117111/868572f6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills South of Wilshire CA $1,265 per person May 3 - May 8 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Edmonton (YEG) to Los Angeles (LAX) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Excellent location, clean room, comfortable bed Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 ![The Sofia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1580000/1573900/1573807/ba6cea84_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Sofia Hotel Downtown San Diego CA $950 per person Apr 30 - May 5 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Edmonton (YEG) to San Diego (SAN) 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,627 reviews) Amazing overall. Parking was tricky though. Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 ### Tours & day trips [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6327660&location=New+Brighton+State+Beach&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Redwoods Forest Swimming](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4252920/81677566-18a6-4e11-abfe-6b1d4f48d69b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Redwoods Forest Swimming 2h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-cruz-redwoods-forest-therapy.a4252920.activity-details?&rid=6327660&location=New+Brighton+State+Beach&swp=off) ![Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46593425/92f8db64-01a6-4910-8d45-a3218df558f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz 4h Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-private-beach-tour-in-santa-cruz.a46593425.activity-details?&rid=6327660&location=New+Brighton+State+Beach&swp=off) ![Capitola Private Personalised Self-Guided App Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204449/43dc9f95-f013-4b9a-b724-1190dca566bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Capitola Private Personalised Self-Guided App Tour 2h 8/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $7 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/capitola-private-2-hour-walking-tour.a5204449.activity-details?&rid=6327660&location=New+Brighton+State+Beach&swp=off) ![Beginner Surfing Lesson - 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