Rio del Mar Travel Guide

Aptos

A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.
SS Palo Alto
Rio Del Mar Beach is dotted with driftwood after the storm. Beachgoers enjoy a sunny day under a clear blue sky. The wreck of SS Palo Alto cement ship in foreground.
The SS Palo Alto bathed in the warm, golden glow of the sunset at Seacliff State Park Beach.
Rio del Mar

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 8.496.884 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
8.496.884 ₫
11.635.079 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to relax and enjoy with the family. Friendly staff and the karts were super helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
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 1.842.347 ₫ per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
1.842.347 ₫
2.148.617 ₫ total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,997 reviews)
"The lady at the front desk was real nice."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is 5.871.608 ₫ per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
5.871.608 ₫
7.766.074 ₫ total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Todo me gustó mucho, el manager Germán muy atento, muy servicial, estuvo muy pendiente de mis solicitudes, tuvimos una estancia muy amena"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is 10.400.217 ₫ per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
10.400.217 ₫
13.142.547 ₫ total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
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! (346 reviews)
"Facilities were very well kept, room was immaculate and amenities were great. Spa was definitely nice to sit and stare out at the wharf. Highly recommend for the place to stay if you want a resort style hotel in Santa Cruz"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is 11.555.797 ₫ per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
11.555.797 ₫
13.074.266 ₫ total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was awesome."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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 5.898.984 ₫ per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
5.898.984 ₫
6.727.604 ₫ total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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
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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.



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