Rio del Mar Travel Guide
Aptos
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Popular places to visit
Rio Del Mar Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
Seascape Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Aptos at Seascape Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Seacliff State Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
New Brighton State Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Potbelly Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cabrillo College
Explore the campus of Cabrillo College during your stay in Aptos. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.
Things to do
Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
Our room was clean and wonderful. Kitchenette had small fridge, coffeemaker, microwave and dishwasher it was stocked with paper towels. No coffee was provided so bring your own. The property is beautiful with beach access, pools playgrounds, walking paths and views. They have a restaurant serving ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Location is the best, place is clean & outdoor areas well kept. Bathrooms are small but the location & staff are worth dealing with no counter space!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
The shower head wouldn’t move and pointed straight to the back wall. And the shower and sink were slow draining. Besides that the room was clean, bed and pillows were comfy. Property was really quiet and the staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel staff were friendly. Rooms were clean. The view was spectacular. Enjoyed our stay very much!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Stayed 1 night with kids. It’s was excellent for what we needed. We enjoyed the heated pool. Comfy beds. Would love to stay here again.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
This property has been completely transformed into a friendly, clean, and amenity heavy favorite of ours in Santa Cruz when we are traveling with our kids. Heads and tails above most of the other area hotels.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rio del Mar
Aptos Village
Aptos Village might not have many top sights, but Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Seacliff
If you're spending some time in Seacliff, Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach are top sights worth seeing.