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 £260 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£260
9 Sept - 10 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! (1,002 reviews)
"First off, there’s no AC in any of the rooms. Granted it gets cool at night most nights, but strange. This hotel is well past faded glory and into shabbiness. The beauty of the location is absurdly high, but it’s long past time for the owners to refresh the accomodations"
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is £256 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£256
20 Sept - 21 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! (465 reviews)
"Super charming classic hotel with a friendly staff, great pool and jacuzzi. Awesome views from the balcony. Just wish it wasn't so extremely expensive"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is £178 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£178
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 ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is £64 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£64
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £54 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£54
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! (1,113 reviews)
"Great stay for business or pleasure"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is £60 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£60
22 Sept - 23 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! (2,216 reviews)
"Room was clean, but the bed was a little uncomfortable"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 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.
