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 £278 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£278
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"I paid for the s'mores experience, but the service was disappointing. The staff member assisting us did not stay near the fire, which kept burning out, seemingly reluctant to add more wood because it required cutting. It felt like he was rushing us; after only about an hour, he brought us a crate ..."
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is £261 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£261
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (510 reviews)
"Beautiful property, awesome pool and hot tub, perfect location"
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £123 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£123
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £63 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£63
5 Oct - 6 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! (1,118 reviews)
"Don’t believe the Expedia reviews. Only downside to this hotel was that it was in a central location close to the boardwalk and downtown. Other than that it gave motel 6 vibes. Staff were very rude. Showed up around 130 pm and they had a sign on the office door stating be back in 5 min, more like ..."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is £61 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£61
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (2,218 reviews)
"Clean room for the night."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £95 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£95
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,620 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms, safe location. We were there to drop off our daughter at UCSC so it was perfect for what we needed."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 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.
