157 movers in Aptos
AMS Bekins
"Avoid this moving company. They lost one of our boxes which happened to have very valuable items. The company takes no responsibility and has built a system to place all the blame on the customer. Upon digging further into their process, I learned..."
Got2Move
"When looking for a rental company, you go to reviews and other people’s experience. This is my experience. My $2000 4 month old Frame TV was smashed somewhere during the move. The owner thinks possibly in transit, but didn’t have an exact answer. ..."
Clutch Moving Company
"This was my first time using movers. Honestly, I don't understand how this company is sitting comfortably at 4.8 stars. The rating made me feel comfortable along with the quote I received, but there was nothing "clutch" about this move or my exper..."
Viking Moving and Storage
"Terrible on all counts: Customer experience, damaged items, storage and final delivery. Do not use, under any circumstances!"
Ron Ron Moving Co.
"The worst moving company I have ever worked with. They are late for 3 hours. They broken one chair, bed frame and TV. And It seems they blocked my number."
Emerald Moving & Storage
"PLEASE.. PLEASE.. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A MOVING COMPANY PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! They do not hold their end of the deal at all. I moved from Washington to Michigan and the night prior to my delivery date they were in Kentucky well the d..."
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).
