Title: Rio del Mar Travel Guide: Best of Rio del Mar, Aptos Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rio del Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Del-Mar-Aptos-Hotels.0-n553248635975870464-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Aptos](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Aptos.d6435.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Rio del Mar Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rio-Del-Mar.d553248635975870464.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rio del Mar Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Del-Mar.d553248635975870464.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rio del Mar Travel Guide ## Aptos ![SS Palo Alto](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975870464/bd3f47eb-d53c-47e3-be5e-a82e34dce73c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rio Del Mar Beach is dotted with driftwood after the storm. Beachgoers enjoy a sunny day under a clear blue sky. The wreck of SS Palo Alto cement ship in foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975870464/36ff62be-828f-4bf2-9948-86e480404d42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The SS Palo Alto bathed in the warm, golden glow of the sunset at Seacliff State Park Beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975870464/c3758da7-4139-4a4a-8bf1-ea526650c3c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rio del Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975870464/248cb4c5-9aab-4d55-bc59-6fe61ed14d30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rio del Mar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975870464/7ff22fbf-d23a-4830-b870-3c5075362135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rio del Mar Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Aptos travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Aptos.dx6435) --- ### Popular places to visit ![500px Photo ID: 99992469 - Doing a series of shooting Sunset on California Coast. If you are from California, you know the challenge that the photographers face.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220825/488467a0-df72-47d2-b07f-8e135b5dcd32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rio Del Mar Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rio-Del-Mar-Beach-Aptos.d6220825.Attraction) ![Coastal Golf Course California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558560622/ea8bda57-bdc8-4eaa-b0cb-c49b48b21d93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seascape Golf Club Play a round of golf in Aptos at Seascape Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seascape-Golf-Club-Aptos.d553248621558560622.Attraction) ![Seacliff State Beach in California. Summer 2009. , Shutterstock ID 1014567673, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151254/b5b5556d-f017-4b6e-9f92-566d2d98ea87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Seacliff State Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Seacliff-State-Beach-Aptos.d6151254.Attraction) ![New Brighton State Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177416/00d467a8-adf3-42b1-a279-7994408fa856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New Brighton State Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Brighton-State-Beach-Aptos.d6327660.Attraction) ![Beautiful pregnant couple walking along the coastal beach shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983989200/eb60e9e7-a126-4a3e-83df-73a1be6c8ee2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Potbelly Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Potbelly-Beach-Santa-Cruz.d553248635983989200.Attraction) #### Cabrillo College Explore the campus of Cabrillo College during your stay in Aptos. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabrillo-College-Aptos.d6151256.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204449/43dc9f95-f013-4b9a-b724-1190dca566bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour £4 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/capitola-private-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a5204449.activity-details) ![Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47178731/1548d3e5-e5e6-4438-b9c3-b01c5bb45f5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour £4 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/uc-santa-cruz-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a47178731.activity-details) ![Surfer at the Lane](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51552101/f29d7c8a-e776-4a6b-b506-c560c6fe8046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-cruz-surf-walk-history-and-culture-tour.a51552101.activity-details) ![Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4252920/81677566-18a6-4e11-abfe-6b1d4f48d69b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redwoods Forest Bathing £89 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/redwoods-forest-bathing.a4252920.activity-details) ![Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2262173/5e1c9c51-0e8d-438a-bf60-efbabfd1eb34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz £104 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beginner-surf-lesson-in-santa-cruz.a2262173.activity-details) ![5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4819328/705e4b93-b037-4d70-b76f-a95c1cc04db1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic £104 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/5-hour-wilderness-skills-survival-clinic.a4819328.activity-details) [See all activities in Aptos](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Aptos.d6435.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Rio del Mar ![Seascape Beach Resort ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27670000/27665200/27665117/45a69068_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seascape Beach Resort One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA £283 15 Apr - 16 Apr 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! (937 reviews) The best setup! Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=27665117&PinnedHotelID=27665117&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870464) ![Rio Sands Vacation Rentals](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1181900/1181889/33003d6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rio Sands Vacation Rentals 116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA £124 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) very thin walls, noisy neighbors kept us up for a while. loud trucks started up at 2:30 am and again at 5:30 am right outside our room window. while the rooms are very spacious, the overall stay was not very enjoyable due to all the noise. Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=1181889&PinnedHotelID=1181889&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870464) ![Superb 1-Bedroom Beach Condo at Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos, CA ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103390000/103382500/103382482/2f570358_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Superb 1-Bedroom Beach Condo at Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos, CA Aptos CA Stay at this condo in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, balconies and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Beer Can Beach are located ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=103382482&PinnedHotelID=103382482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870464) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=103382482&PinnedHotelID=103382482&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870464) ![Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/57500/57432/0863bd05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey 100 Reservation Rd Marina CA £52 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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! (1,754 reviews) The room was pleasantly nice. I didn't know what to expect exactly from a Motel 6\. Nice big beds, good rest, 3 people with 2 large beds. Clean and good deal in 2026 for about $90 per night. Free coffee in the morning in the office. Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=57432&PinnedHotelID=57432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870464) ![La Bahia Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116230000/116228500/116228420/d4fd4c92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Bahia Hotel and Spa 215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA £318 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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! (212 reviews) The property is still being renovated and more work needs to be done, but this could become an amazing resort once completed. Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=116228420&PinnedHotelID=116228420&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870464) ![Dream Inn Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23409/0f675563_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dream Inn Santa Cruz 175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA £184 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Amazing I absolutely loved this place Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=23409&PinnedHotelID=23409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870464) [See all 1,391 properties in Rio del Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026®ionId=553248635975870464) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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