Rio del Mar Travel Guide
Aptos





Visit Rio del Mar
Stay near popular Rio del Mar attractions
Things to do

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,642
per traveller

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,478
per adult

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
฿164
per traveller

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,566
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Rio del Mar

Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is ฿9,255 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿9,255
฿13,043 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free valet parking, 3 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Tons of space in our two story, two bedroom unit, and proximity to the beach is excellent. However, the entire property inside and out is somewhat dated, and the restaurant is so-so. Fine for a 3 star property."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is ฿2,163 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,163
฿2,526 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Marina. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (2,091 reviews)
"ok"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿12,250 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
฿12,250
฿15,607 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Natural Bridges ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (373 reviews)
"Staff not addressing our issues"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿9,589 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿9,589
฿10,898 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,339 reviews)
"Todo muy limpio, el personal muy atento. Solamente a la hr del desayuno es un relajo el aria donde para servirte muy pequeña y ay muncha jente. Pero sobre todo excelente."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,186 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿8,186
฿9,324 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,305 reviews)
"Easy check-in. Helpful staff, decent food, and bar. There were a bunch of families with younger kids. Just bringing that up in case you want a more adults-only vibe. This ain't it."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿7,973 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿7,973
฿10,187 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,248 reviews)
"It was nice to have the double king room, we had two separate bedrooms. We spent time at the fire pit and patio and it was right across from the volleyball courts. Although our room wasn’t ready we were able to leave the car which was nice. Staff was very helpful and friendly."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Rio del Mar
Find the best Rio del Mar areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Seacliff
If you're spending some time in Seacliff, Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.




