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
Everything was fantastic except the bedrooms got too hot bc the thermostat was in the common area where there were no vents. Also no way to watch streaming services on any of the tvs. The kitchen could've used a cutting board and decent knives.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
I have stayed here before and that’s why I came back. I’m on the road for months and once a week I need to do laundry and cook up my food for the week. They have 3 fantastic grills here and the laundry machines works flawlessly. The staff is great and the rooms are clean. The pool area is very ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Was not like the picture they listed. Rooms were old but clean. Next door to dennys which was good.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn is where your dreams come true. Get the cloud view it’s amazing moon rises and sunrise.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The place was a very clean. Staff was very helpful. Food was good. Petfriendly. It was close to the places we went to. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
One word - amazing!!! Highly recommended. Everyone was super friendly and helpful! Ambiance is great: swimming pool, spa, chess, fireplace, everything was terrific!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 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.
