Rio del Mar Travel Guide

Aptos

The pavllion has habitate that attract Hummingbirds and Toucans.
The pavllion has habitate that attract Hummingbirds and Toucans.
The Costa Rica Nature Pavllion has habitate that attract Hummingbirds and Toucans.
The Costa Rica Nature Pavllion has habitate that attract Hummingbirds and Toucans.
Many species of birds to be seen.

Popular places to visit

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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.

Rio Del Mar Beach
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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.

Seascape Golf Club
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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.

Seacliff State Beach
New Brighton Beach State Park - cliffside campsites above the beach. Gorgeous day & typical mild weather for this time of year. #rallyvogey #orangeoctober #gogiants #rallyenchiladas

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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

New Brighton State Beach
Beautiful pregnant couple walking along the coastal beach shore

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.

Potbelly Beach

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.

Cabrillo College

Top hotels in Rio del Mar

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

4 out of 5
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is 5.507.133 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
5.507.133 ₫
7.971.506 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (900 reviews)
Very courteous staff, cleanliness much better this time

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2 out of 5
116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA
Stay at this motel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Staff were friendly, helpful and very accommodating w last minute needs we had. Location was a bonus:Peaceful chill vibe the moment we arrived.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.326.760 ₫ per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
1.326.760 ₫
1.559.379 ₫ total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (1,600 reviews)
Clean room, quiet location. No refrigerator or microwave

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is 2.966.280 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
2.966.280 ₫
3.436.001 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,199 reviews)
Friendly st

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
The price is 2.758.425 ₫ per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
2.758.425 ₫
3.203.035 ₫ total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,059 reviews)
Great pool area, good food and service and nicely decorated restaurant and rooms. Feels recently updated and all of the staff we interacted with were helpful and friendly. Would recommend and will be back!

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is 3.020.922 ₫ per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
3.020.922 ₫
3.497.348 ₫ total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (1,362 reviews)
Spacious room and outstanding location. Cleanliness could’ve been better so dropped it 1 star.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Rio del Mar

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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.

Aptos Village
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Seacliff

If you're spending some time in Seacliff, Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Seacliff

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