Rio del Mar Travel Guide
Aptos
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Popular places to visit
Rio Del Mar Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
Seascape Golf Club
Play a round of golf in Aptos at Seascape Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Seacliff State Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
New Brighton State Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Potbelly Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Cabrillo College
Explore the campus of Cabrillo College during your stay in Aptos. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
Clean room . Excellent choice. I needed sleep and bed was soft and fluffy pillows. Everything was in order and indulgent!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
The Front desk Girl (Brooke?) was super nice and helpful!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
The room was clean, the staff were nice and the location was great!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Rooms you can tell are on the older side. I also could hear the people above me walking around. Maybe they were heavy on their feet but it was louder than anticipated and woke me up when they returned back around 2 am. Dinner and the view of the sunset was great. Adult hot tub was not as hot as it ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Amazing! Very relaxing experience ❤️
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Fake panel floors so it is extremely noisy on bottom floor. Room size so small it reminds me of Japan. Pay for what you get.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rio del Mar
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.
Seacliff
If you're spending some time in Seacliff, Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
