Rio del Mar Travel Guide

Aptos

A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.
A large, isolated structure in the water with a flat top and a steep incline.
A beach with driftwood, a pier, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A shipwreck on a calm sea at sunset.
A hummingbird perched on a red flower.

Stay near popular Rio del Mar attractions


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 5.639.835 ₫ per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
5.639.835 ₫
8.407.392 ₫ total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is 6.809.426 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
6.809.426 ₫
9.096.676 ₫ total
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (517 reviews)
"The rooms are beautiful! Staff super attentive, food was excellent! Location can't be beat! Can't wait to return!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is 3.737.055 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
3.737.055 ₫
4.302.052 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is 1.541.388 ₫ per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
1.541.388 ₫
2.223.241 ₫ total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (1,126 reviews)
"Charge more extra person."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is 1.823.122 ₫ per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
1.823.122 ₫
2.126.638 ₫ total
1 Oct - 2 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. ...
8/10 Very good! (2,220 reviews)
"It's at a convenient location and much more affordable that Monterey. There're good eats in Marina as well. But it is still a typical Motel 6, so don't expect much."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is 3.073.672 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
3.073.672 ₫
3.557.811 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 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 ...
Marea Sol Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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.



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