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
Room was very clean and well kept. The staff was very friendly and professional. Park was very accessible easy access. My only critic was the restaurant food… it was not the best quality.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
The tub would not drain. The first shower i discovered it and bathed in others gunk coming up. Then i had to Plug drain to take next shower. I was given the wrong directions to get to my room and had heavy stuff. I had to re park car as well. No refrig or microwave. What kind of place does not provide ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Yes
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Couple getaway. The boardwalk is 6 minute walk. Walls are very thin you can hear walking and conversations in room next door. Stayed in room 219. Will return again.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
The experience was pretty disappointing overall. While the place advertises a lot of amenities, several of them were not working during my stay, which made it feel misleading. The room itself was extremely small, honestly felt like the size of a jail cell, and it was not clean. There was a noticeable ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Room was modern and very clean. Staff was helpful and property had good parking
Reviewed on 6 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.
