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 ฿9,277 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿9,277
฿13,075 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 ฿2,168 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,168
฿2,532 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! (2,095 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious. Only thing was the office staff said that we would not receive room services."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿12,279 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿12,279
฿15,645 total
13 Jul - 14 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! (374 reviews)
"Best Hotel in Santa Cruz County!!!!"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿9,641 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿9,641
฿10,957 total
9 Jul - 10 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 ฿8,619 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿8,619
฿9,810 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,306 reviews)
"Location is great for convenient walk to downtown or quick drive to the Boardwalk. Lobby has a friendly, fun, seemingly quintessential Santa Cruz vibe with art installations, games, drinks, fresh dog treats, and friendly staff. The pool and hot tub area have plenty of room for multiple guests to ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿7,992 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿7,992
฿10,212 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
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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.
