Rio del Mar Travel Guide

Aptos

A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.
A large, isolated structure in the water with a flat top and a steep incline.
A beach with driftwood, a pier, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A shipwreck on a calm sea at sunset.
A hummingbird perched on a red flower.

Stay near popular Rio del Mar attractions


Top hotels in Rio del Mar

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

4 out of 5
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is ₹27,245 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
₹27,245
₹38,216 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"I think the staff were all nice. The main problems with this hotel is that the grounds and rooms look old and everything felt inconvenient... especially for how expensive this "resort" is. I expect more from a 4 star hotel that charges over $400 for a room. I've been at 3 star hotels that offered ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ₹17,085 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
₹17,085
₹23,905 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)
"There was no phone in the room. Only text for request. No service connection."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is ₹9,538 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
₹9,538
₹11,057 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (2,161 reviews)
"Was a nice place to stay. Really wish they had continental breakfast and my bathroom sink would drain right."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ₹37,199 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹37,199
₹47,077 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 Mystery Spot ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (408 reviews)
"wonderful, spacious, comfortable room, wonderful location -- great sense of luxury"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ₹7,335 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹7,335
₹10,038 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,079 reviews)
"Clean room and convenient balcony made this stay close to the ocean very nice."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
The price is ₹16,587 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
₹16,587
₹19,010 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,161 reviews)
"Property was very nice. Staff was friendly and helpful. Location wasn't as close to the beaches as I thought however it wasn't too far. I was hoping for walking distance, but we definitely had to drive. Bathroom was a bit small. Overall, my family and I would go back. It was comfortable."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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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.



Rio del Mar Travel Guide