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
£33
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
£33
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
£33
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
£102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is £295 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£295
27 Sept - 28 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! (1,007 reviews)
"The best as always!! Room was fantastic. The pool was warm. The view is impeccable."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is £295 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£295
2 Sept - 3 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (458 reviews)
"La Bahía reminded us of Grand Wailea in Maui (minus all the pools and waterslides). Very tastefully done, excellent food, excellent customer service, beautiful atmosphere, great amenities. We would love to stay again."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is £169 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£169
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Clean room. A bit small but that’s ok. Attentive staff easy check in and out. Only issue was A/C did not work. Room was at 73-75 during our stay"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is £65 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£65
28 Sept - 29 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. ...
8/10 Very good! (2,206 reviews)
"Great stay at Motel 6. Close to CSUMB and Walmart. Dennys is next door. Bed was comfortable and check in staff was friendly and fast at 12 am."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £60 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£60
1 Oct - 2 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! (1,108 reviews)
"La experiencia aparte del deterioro de la propiedad por todos lados fueron las toallas para secarse el cuerpo,estaban mas usadas y viejas que las toallas que utilizo para secar y limpiar mis carros. Ahi nunca volvere"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £135 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£135
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,338 reviews)
"The reason I am giving this hotel 2 stars is because our room smelled like mildew. The air conditioner was too noisy. There was a fight next room to us. A woman was yelling “help me”. We couldn’t get the room’s phone to work to call the front desk. So, we called the police. The pool area was very ..."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 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.
