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 £258 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£258
29 Sept - 30 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 £253 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£253
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! (482 reviews)
"I can’t possibly give this resort enough stars. Exceeds expectations with the complimentary bottle of wine and snacks in the room, motion activated lighting under bathroom counters to guide the way to the toilet at night, the low step in the shower to put your leg on to shave. The pool was fantastic, ..."
Reviewed on 9 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! (1,001 reviews)
"We paid extra for the forest view patio but it did not look as what was advertised in the photos. There were many spider webs and bugs on the chairs outdoors. The pool area was nice and the room itself was also good."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is £60 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£60
23 Sept - 24 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. ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is £70 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£70
23 Sept - 24 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 ...
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £94 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£94
23 Sept - 24 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! (1,624 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet, new building. Great staff. Beachfront and right by boardwalk location."
Reviewed on 10 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.
