Rio del Mar
Aptos
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
Management is not reliable. If you’re ok with spending thousands on a suite and sharing walls that are incredibly thin with your neighbors who will have you up from 12am-5am partying on the weekends then this is the place for you. Bring ear plugs. I came here for a moment of relaxation and it quickly ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
The bathroom was pretty dirty
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
nice
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
We loved our stay at this beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
We went out and ate locally at restaurants but the hotel was overall pleasant. It has a very nice view of the ocean! If you’re 6’ or taller you might hit the shower head but otherwise quite good! I would go there again. 🙂
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Restaurant was good
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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.
