Rio del Mar Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best Rio del Mar Hotel Deals
Seascape Beach Resort
The staff was welcoming and friendly. The rooms were clean and inviting. It made us feel at home. The amenities were great! Especially having our own private beach. I would love stay here again.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Fantastic place. Doesn’t really look that great at first glance . The location is perfect and the room we had was a fresh remodel. Took a short ride to Manual’s Mexican restaurant. Highly recommend going there if you stay here. A few restaurants walking distance, but worth the trip to Manual’s. Pool ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Our heater did not work. The light in the bathroom did not work. Usually a perfect stay. This was the first time things were not working.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Scrambled eggs were watery. Bacon soggy. No fresh fruit.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA
Room was clean and staff courteous
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rio del Mar
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.
Seacliff
If you're spending some time in Seacliff, Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach are top sights worth seeing.
