Rio del Mar Travel Guide
Aptos
Visit Rio del Mar
Stay near popular Rio del Mar attractions
Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
฿1,476
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,476
per adult
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,640
per traveller
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,476
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,559
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is ฿7,991 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿7,991
฿11,597 total
8 Sept - 9 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! (1,006 reviews)
"This place was gorgeous, well worth the money."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,863 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿8,863
฿11,787 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 Capitola ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿6,031 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿6,031
฿8,400 total
20 Sept - 21 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)
"I wanted to love this place - had visited 20 years ago and remembered only the beautiful natural location. I did not remember the drive up requiring passing a large cemetery…I feel badly about what I need to say here b/c most staff were trying to be nice, but were ultimately unhelpful and not really ..."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,704 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿1,704
฿2,537 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,116 reviews)
"Room was clean but remodel is not well done. Needs new bedding and especially pillows that were flat as a pancake!! Convenient location but needs more TLC to compete with other hotels in the same price range."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is ฿2,304 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿2,304
฿2,688 total
22 Sept - 23 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. ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,081 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,081
฿2,838 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"If your gonna bleach the room make sure to use air fresheners."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
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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.
