Rio del Mar
Aptos
Visit Rio del Mar
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.
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.
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 walkable area, you can savour the 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.
Things to do
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
"Room and views were amazing! Staff is always helpful and fast. The best thing was parking! A whole designated garage with elevators!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Good place. The floor was very dirty and I needed to wash my feet twice, but it’s a very nice stay. Well maintained, safe space, and fairly quiet. Walls are a little thin. Very nice stay! I enjoyed it there with my fiance."
Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Excelente servicio en en todas las aress"
Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
"Great"
Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"Clean room, nice hotel, great location - except the pool is deceptively small. It's very, very small. My kids were so disappointed!"
Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"There was pool acse"
Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2026
Where to stay in Rio del Mar
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.
