Rio del Mar Travel Guide

Aptos

A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.
A large, isolated structure in the water with a flat top and a steep incline.
A beach with driftwood, a pier, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A shipwreck on a calm sea at sunset.
A hummingbird perched on a red flower.

Stay near popular Rio del Mar attractions

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with the sun reflecting on the water.

Rio Del Mar Beach

9.2/10 (216 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

฿1,478
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity

฿1,673
per traveller
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

฿1,502
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿167
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

฿4,652
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

฿4,652
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
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Top hotels in Rio del Mar

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

4 out of 5
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is ฿9,595 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿9,595
฿13,458 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Seascape Beach Resort
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is ฿3,167 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,167
฿3,674 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. ...
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿13,009 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿13,009
฿16,483 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 Mystery Spot ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (398 reviews)
"Staff were extremely helpful and pleasant."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,002 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,002
฿4,006 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,331 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿3,331
฿4,249 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿6,035 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,035
฿8,443 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Where to stay in Rio del Mar

Find the best Rio del Mar areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pier extending into the ocean with waves crashing against it during sunset.

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.

Rio del Mar Travel Guide