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$64
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
AU$64
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
AU$185
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
AU$64
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
AU$199
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Rio del Mar Hotel Deals
Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is AU$558 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$558
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$530 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$530
30 Aug - 31 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 Capitola ...
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is AU$121 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
AU$121
10 Sept - 11 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! (2,200 reviews)
"First of all, it's a Motel 6, not the Ritz and we didn't expect much. However, we stayed here two years ago (everything else close to Monterey was full because of the Salinas rodeo), taking a chance on a Motel 6, and were pleasently surprised because it was nice, clean, quiet, and accepted pets. ..."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$117 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$117
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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. ...
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$187 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$187
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,608 reviews)
"Extremely family-friendly and clean/maintained property. The staff was friendly and engaging and there was always someone available to assist with questions and requests. Super close to the beach and boardwalk with an added bonus of having a cute cafe there!"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
The price is AU$220 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$220
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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 ...
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.
