Rio del Mar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 walkable 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.
Activities
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Our pick of the best Rio del Mar Hotel Deals
Seascape Beach Resort
Power went out on the second night, staff was helpful, checkout was smooth.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Staff was pleasant when they were there but there were times when no one was present. Rooms could have more amenities like coffee maker, charging station, are bathroom sink didn’t have soap.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort
This is the second time staying in this excellent apartment which is comfortable, clean and well equipped.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
The room...No hot water, Mattress collapsed on one side, & the Heater/AC Fan malfunctioned and was making loud grinding noise (had to shut it down). Not ideal with morning outside temps in the mid 30's. Checking out I mentioned the deficiencies and received no remedy (like at least a partial refund ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Clean room. Very nice property. Free EV Charger!!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Rooms are good and staff too. It was after 10 pm when loud adults making noise throughout the night, very loud. Didn’t sleep well.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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.
