Rio del Mar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rio del Mar
Stay near popular Rio del Mar attractions
Activities
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
NZ$79
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
NZ$79
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
NZ$79
per adult
Our pick of the best Rio del Mar Hotel Deals
Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is NZ$661 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$661
13 Oct - 14 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 ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$622 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$622
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 ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$128 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$128
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$226 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$226
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,629 reviews)
"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$155 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$155
21 Oct - 22 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! (2,238 reviews)
"W"
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$251 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$251
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,288 reviews)
"Dirty reception area... Overpowering, eyewatering smell of bleach in the room to conceal the smell of urine or worse'. Old downstairs room facing carpark, with a glass door, just a curtain for privacy, which darkened the room even further... Scuffed, dirty threshold & baseboards for the price (without ..."
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
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.
Our guide on 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.
