Rio del Mar Travel Guide
Aptos
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
I feel that this resort had lost its charm. I had high expectations that were very quickly diminished. I expected the pools to be nicer and more kid friendly. It felt like a budget hotel which didn't match the price.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Registration was quick and so friendly.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
We loved everything about this place. The staff was so friendly and the views were amazing!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Was floating around the Monterey Bay area and landed in Santa Cruz after a day of traveling. Booked here on impulse and it was fine value for the price. Staff was friendly and the location is solid - just a couple blocks off of the beach with street parking in the vicinity. Very safe feeling neighborhood. ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Went to the local diner for food. Did not use the pool.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Everything was nice. The only drawback was the "king room" only had a bed. There was no chair or couch. Seems like a small matter, but this leaves you with no place to view the TV if one party goes to bed earlier than the other.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
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.
