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
Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour
£81
per adult
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is £270 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£270
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 ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is £258 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£258
21 Sept - 22 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! (488 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time at La Bahia. The hotel was amazing and we were lucky to have such great weather. We were torn between the beach and the pool."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is £182 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£182
27 Sept - 28 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great rooms, different sizes and views, some have patios or balconies and some don't. Very relaxing with lots to do on property. Wonderful place to relax"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £60 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
£60
30 Sept - 1 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! (2,225 reviews)
"Nothing special but clean and comfortable for our weekend stay. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £59 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£59
14 Oct - 15 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! (1,110 reviews)
"good for solo male travellers who need a quick place to stay, some cleanliness issue, but the towels and sheets were clean. strange issue with the bathroom door hitting the toilet and not closing. floor felt not mopped. lots of noise outside. there is only coffee/tea for breakfast."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £94 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£94
21 Sept - 22 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 ...
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.
