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
฿1,478
per adult
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,673
per traveller
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,502
per adult
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
฿167
per traveller
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,652
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is ฿10,320 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿10,320
฿14,266 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Always a great place! Staff and everyone give exceptional service!"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,161 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,161
฿3,666 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (2,131 reviews)
"Honest review and this comes from someone who never leaves pubic reviews. Solid atmosphere overall with a nice ocean breeze. Excellent communication and responsiveness from the staff, couldn't ask for more when checking in and asking for extras. Property was nice and simple. Interior of room was ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿12,983 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿12,983
฿16,449 total
16 Aug - 17 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! (396 reviews)
"I liked that the rooms don’t have carpet.. The beach is across the street from the hotel.."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,996 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,996
฿3,998 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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,078 reviews)
"No elevator, walls are thin, light over window was hard to sleep, low water pressure, dirty towels and very thin towels."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,474 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿3,474
฿4,409 total
23 Jul - 24 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 ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿6,325 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,325
฿8,765 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)
"We came for one night in July and the resort was full so I expect to have a nice hotel stay. Unfortunately once we arrive, we were placed in the back rooms next to the pickle ball courts, and we had no Wi-Fi for our entire stay, which is upsetting since our cellular also did not work so we had phone ..."
Reviewed on 20 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.
