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
£34
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
£34
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
£34
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
£104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is £267 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£267
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 £309 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£309
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 ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £63 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£63
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,144 reviews)
"Not exactly seaside at all, but I would say a step up from the average motel, room key required to access hallway with your rooms so a little extra safety and friendly staff. Bcycle station right down the road to bike around!"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £102 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£102
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,634 reviews)
"Right next to the beach"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is £66 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
£66
20 Oct - 21 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. ...
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is £107 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£107
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,281 reviews)
"We have stayed there many times. The place is always accommodating. The stairs from the room to the street was pretty dirty. Other than that… the place looked the same."
Reviewed on 9 Oct 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.
