157 movers in Aptos
Cal Van Lines
"This was a long move and the first time I have ever moved this far and with a moving company. It was the worst experience I have experienced in my life. I would never, ever use this company again, as long as I live. I had to make a claim with Cal ..."
Best Moving Van Lines
"This company was subcontracted by my daughter-in-law's primary movers, Allegiance Van Lines, to move her furniture and boxes from LA to Chicago. Not only did the furniture arrive more than 10 days late, they also lost her new $2,800 Casper Wave ma..."
Avl Moving Systems
"Never,..ever,..even consider using this company in Santa Clarita. AVL Moving Systems. The previous negative reviews are indeed correct. Other than the nice guy in sales, (but who still mislead me into thinking that things were far more inclusive ..."
Mont-Rose Moving Systems Inc.
"I hired Mont-Rose/Mayflower to move me in state. For the most part the move went great. The problem came when I had damaged items and filed a claim. Everything was taken care of with no issues except my computer. It had been dropped on its corner ..."
Golden State Van Lines
"Wanted to share my experience about my move with Golden state Van lines. they have quoted me the best price and I went a head with them as you were refereed by my friend(who was referred by his friend). you pick-up was the good. you guys came o..."
Bulky Movers LLC
"TLDR; Bulky Movers LLC, grossly underestimated the job, was not prepared, damaged our stuff and ghosted us when trying to get them to file insurance claims Learn from us, do not use Bulky Movers LLC if you care about your stuff. We moved with the..."
Hollister Moving and Storage
"I contracted with Hollister Moving and Storage to move me from Hollister to Wyoming. Though they ([NAME EDIT]) promised to 'take care' of me, it was absolutely my worst nightmare! They damaged or 'lost' everything that I own(ed). They now refuse t..."
Fixprice Moving
"I found this moving company on the Internet and despite some bad reviews I thought it is reasonable to give them a chance. I had to move my stuff from west to east coast so it was a big deal for me. They gave me a very reasonable quote including f..."
Gold Star Van Lines
"This moving company is awful. At first you call and everything is delightful and egar to help. The estimate was far below what I actually paid. When the movers show up, do NOT sign anything before you read EVERY word! They packed my vacuum in a a ..."
XO Moving System
"I signed contract with A+ company based on BBB, they told me they are the best in marked ,etc, they have handed off moving my stuff to XOMoving Company based in CA with out my authorization, it's been 2 months delay , somebody called me twice and ..."
What to know when moving to Aptos, CA
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In California, the property crime rate stands at 1,764 per 100,000 residents, which is 14 percent higher than the national average of 1,547. Over the past few years, property crime has decreased by about 26 percent. The violent crime rate is 415.5 per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national average of 325.3 by nearly 28 percent, but has also seen a decline of 17.4 percent since 2022.
- Violent crime: 415.5 per 100,000 vs national average 325.3
- Property crime: 1,764 per 100,000 vs national average 1,547
- Notable trend: Homicide rate down 44.9 percent since 2022
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for California).
Schools & Higher Ed
Access to education in the Aptos area includes four notable institutions:
- Cabrillo College
- CET-Watsonville
- Five Branches University
- University of California-Santa Cruz
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
For outdoor enthusiasts, Aptos provides access to several highly-rated parks and beaches for recreational activities:
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Rating: 4.6 (49,119 reviews)
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - Rating: 4.8 (8,019 reviews)
- Seacliff State Beach - Rating: 4.6 (4,935 reviews)
- Lighthouse Field State Beach - Rating: 4.7 (3,989 reviews)
- Wilder Ranch State Park - Rating: 4.8 (2,586 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
The job market in Santa Cruz County shows a labor force of 137,384, with an employment count of 128,578. The unemployment rate is 6.4 percent as of December 2025, indicating some challenges in the local economy.
- Unemployment rate: 6.4% (December 2025)
- Employed: 128,578
- Labor force: 137,384
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).
