Rio del Mar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rio del Mar
Stay near popular Rio del Mar attractions
Activities
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
AU$63
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
AU$63
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
AU$181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
AU$195
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
AU$63
per adult
Our pick of the best Rio del Mar Hotel Deals
Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is AU$508 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$508
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Had the best time and ant wait to go back"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$587 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$587
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 Capitola ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$115 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$115
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,151 reviews)
"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$193 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$193
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is AU$125 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$125
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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. ...
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$203 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$203
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,287 reviews)
"Nice friendly staff. Loved our room 316 which faces main st and has a cute bench to sit and have your coffee in the morning"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on 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.
