Rio del Mar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rio del Mar
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
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Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

4 out of 5
One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos, CA
The price is AU$656 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$656
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (826 reviews)
"Ocean view, no air conditioner was very warm on 3rd floor."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Seascape Beach Resort
Rio Sands Hotel

Rio Sands Hotel

2 out of 5
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA
Stay at this motel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff (made up for no continental breakfast as advertised- guess had stopped month prior, but coffee in lobby all day) clean and nicely decorated room, great pool, great location-couple minute walk to beach."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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Rio Sands Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$208 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$208
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,226 reviews)
"Clean rooms, 3 minute walk to boardwalk. Breakfast was satiating. Facility in good condition, water refill station. For a balcony you need to book with partial ocean view or better. Parking spaces in the garage were very tight. Staff was quiet, not the friendliest but not put you off either.I would ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!

Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!

Aptos
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
"Great location, view and accommodations. We were there to celebrate a milestone adult birthday. We had ages 9-68. The only challenges were the steep stairs and 3 levels(kids didn’t mind it!) and keeping everyone contained to the small patio area )open on both sides) Host was reasonable and very ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Jaw-Dropping Beach-Front Retreat!
Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

Aptos
Book a stay at this golf condo in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (239 reviews)
"Clean room and nice ocean view. Will definitely book a stay in the future."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort
Superb 1-Bedroom Beach Condo at Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos, CA

Superb 1-Bedroom Beach Condo at Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos, CA

Aptos
Stay at this condo in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Beer Can Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
"Great location. Updated furnishings. Very happy with our stay."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Superb 1-Bedroom Beach Condo at Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos, CA
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Popular places to visit

Rio Del Mar Beach

Rio Del Mar Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Rio del Mar? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

Rio Del Mar Beach
Seacliff State Beach

Seacliff State Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Seacliff State Beach
New Brighton State Beach

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.

New Brighton State Beach

Seascape Golf Club

Play a round of golf in Rio del Mar 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.

Seascape Golf Club

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.

Cabrillo College

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.

Potbelly Beach

Activities

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

AU$129
per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

AU$195
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

AU$209
per adult
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
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Cities near Rio del Mar

Aptos

Aptos