Rio del Mar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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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
Coastal Golf Course California

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 State Beach

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

Activities

Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

NZ$9
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

NZ$203
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

NZ$237
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
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Our pick of the best Rio del Mar Hotel Deals

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

4 out of 5
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is NZ$739 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$739
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (929 reviews)
It was a nice room. Have to say that the bed was a little bit too firm and the pillows were much too firm to sleep comfortably.

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2 out of 5
116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA
The price is NZ$288 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$288
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
Location is the best, place is clean & outdoor areas well kept. Bathrooms are small but the location & staff are worth dealing with no counter space!

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is NZ$121 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$121
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,723 reviews)
Clean room laundry amd ice and parking felt safe

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$443 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$443
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
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Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$292 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
NZ$292
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,095 reviews)
Great hotel, great customer service! Would definitely come back here again.

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

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

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$278 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
NZ$278
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,229 reviews)
Clean and quiet.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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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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