Rio del Mar
Aptos
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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.
Things to do
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
We had a wonderful stay. Our unit was very clean and had a great partial ocean view. The resort is beautiful, quiet, and peaceful, exactly what we were looking for. The staff was very friendly and welcoming throughout our visit. The only issue we experienced was that after dark, bats were flying ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
The room was really clean and spacious. Had all the amenities. My slider opened up to a patio and a beautiful courtyard. The pool was right there as well as a short cut to the beach, which was very close. The staff was great also. I used their barbecue grill which worked very well, and they had a ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Did not use laundry, but good that it is there. Room was clean, air conditioning worked well. We were pleased with our stay, and thanks for the coffee.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
No. Room had spider net on ceiling and corners and dust on AC unit also had bad smell when unit started to run.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
The rooms need a lot of help. The fact that they have pets allowed in the rooms, makes it feel dirty. They try to make it feel current and clean by having laminate floors, which in turn makes it feel old and dirty instead. The rooms are not cozy at all. The bed was comfortable, the staff was nice. ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
It is a really great place to feel you're escaping the rigours of life.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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.
