Rio del Mar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rio del Mar
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.
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.
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.
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
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Our pick of the best Rio del Mar Hotel Deals
Seascape Beach Resort
"Amenities, clean, fun for families. we will be returning. beautiful place for families, rooms are super spacious the views are extremely beautiful We stayed in a 2 bedroom villa 2 baths and 1/2 bedroom Restaurant was really good 10 out of 10 Shuttle to the beach u can walk but the shuttle was fun ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Parking was easy and rooms were very clean."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"Great time for our 10th anniversary! Thank you for making it special"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Comfortable beds they charge 50 dollars per day for resort fees they don’t tell you till after they deduct from your credit card. Parking is also 50 dollars per day"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"The place is great but the staff really makes the place"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
"I loved this resort. Pool and grounds were beautiful and they have many activities. The only trouble I had was parking. I had trouble getting parking near my room but they may only because of the holiday weekend"
Reviewed on 26 May 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.
