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

Things to do


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 ฿8,576 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿8,576
฿12,263 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"It was a beautiful property with amazing ocean views. The lobby staff were very nice and helpful. It was a little warm in the room with no AC or ceiling fans, but that would be the only thing I would have liked different. The bed was really comfortable. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿4,184 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,184
฿6,338 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was inadequate, especially for $667 per night."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿11,865 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿11,865
฿15,163 total
19 Aug - 20 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! (438 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and very convenient to all that is Santa Cruz boardwalk and pier. We will definitely be staying again!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is ฿2,478 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿2,478
฿2,886 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (2,187 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,052 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,052
฿2,929 total
24 Aug - 25 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
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
The price is ฿5,012 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿5,012
฿5,763 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,175 reviews)
"Hard to find a room in our building. didn't get a map. No power or extension cords on both sides of the bed glad we brought our own extension cord for CPAP and phone insurance. Koa cabins are better equipped"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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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.



Rio del Mar Travel Guide