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 ฿8,165 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿8,165
per night
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Had the best time and ant wait to go back"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿10,565 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿10,565
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (566 reviews)
"This hotel is highly recommended."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 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 ฿2,085 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,085
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,151 reviews)
"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,897 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,897
per night
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,636 reviews)
"i liked how clean the whole property and rooms were"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is ฿2,517 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,517
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (2,259 reviews)
"No housekeeping, although clean towels were available on request. Towel rod and sink drain were broken on arrival, not repaired before departure."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,943 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,943
per night
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,292 reviews)
"Immaculate surroundings, loved the various patios on diff levels with grand ocean views. Upgraded very clean rooms, lovely surroundings!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
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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