Rio del Mar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rio del Mar
Stay near popular Rio del Mar attractions
Activities
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
AU$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
AU$202
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
AU$7
per traveller
Our pick of the best Rio del Mar Hotel Deals
Seascape Beach Resort
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is AU$610 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$610
26 July - 27 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"The staff was very accommodating."
Reviewed on 9 July 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$118 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$118
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (2,133 reviews)
"Parking here was plentiful but the rooms are small, misleading descriptions when you are booking your room. The bed is tiny as hell, no amenities just a bar of soap for your hands but that's to be expected at Motel 6. I didnt use the shower so don't know how that is but our toilet got clogged easily ..."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$766 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$766
20 July - 21 July
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 Natural Bridges ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (386 reviews)
"This is hands down the best hotel I've stayed at in santa cruz. The bar, the food, the amenities, the pool, the hot tub that's big enough for ten adults.. We will definitely be back."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$435 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$435
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,346 reviews)
"Loved the breakfast, the pool was too small"
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$160 per night from 16 July to 17 July
AU$160
16 July - 17 July
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. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,080 reviews)
"First time staying here. Front desk staff was great. Lots of parking. Room was decent. Loved that they had a microwave AND refrigerator. The bed was surprisingly very comfortable. The only complaint I had was the A/C machine was quite loud. It took me a bit to get used to but it ended up acting like ..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$394 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$394
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,032 reviews)
"WiFi was not working"
Reviewed on 14 July 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.
