Rio del Mar Travel Guide
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 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 Friday Night Food Tour
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
Our stay was amazing! Room was clean, staff was so pleasant. And they went all out for Easter for the guests! So pretty
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
very thin walls, noisy neighbors kept us up for a while. loud trucks started up at 2:30 am and again at 5:30 am right outside our room window. while the rooms are very spacious, the overall stay was not very enjoyable due to all the noise.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Great place for the price, ample parking. Staff should remind people who check-in late or check-out early to keep quiet. Voices carry. Perhaps adding some signage around property. Thank you.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Rooms and common spaces were clean and appeared newly updated.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Pool, views and easy beach/boardwalk access. Love it. Rooms clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Clean and nice grounds for the hotel. Would've preferred a room facing the interior pool and gardens rather than the freeway but still not too bad. Was told the EV chargers were non functional on check in but one still worked so two cars could charge.
Reviewed on 6 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.
