Rio del Mar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rio del Mar
Stay near popular Rio del Mar attractions
Activities
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
NZ$8
per traveller
Our pick of the best Rio del Mar Hotel Deals
Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is NZ$686 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$686
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,004 reviews)
"I was booked a villa with two bedrooms and given a two stories and I was informed that they will send steps gates since she saw ai have two toddlers. We waited all night and the day after we were informed it was a wrong info and they dont have gates for steps, so for safety they changed our room. ..."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$133 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$133
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (2,074 reviews)
"Very nice place"
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$835 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$835
8 July - 9 July
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 Natural Bridges ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (369 reviews)
"Amazing experience our first time there"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$557 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$557
22 July - 23 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,338 reviews)
"Private parking, good staff, good room, close to beach and boardwalk"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is NZ$440 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$440
9 July - 10 July
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! (1,304 reviews)
"The staff were super friendly in the restaurant. The property and common areas were beautiful. Our room was a little smelly and could have used some attention. We would stay again though. It felt safe and convenient to walk downtown and the boardwalk."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$541 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$541
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,243 reviews)
"Staff was very accommodating."
Reviewed on 5 July 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.
