Rio del Mar Travel Guide

Aptos

A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.
A large, isolated structure in the water with a flat top and a steep incline.
A beach with driftwood, a pier, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A shipwreck on a calm sea at sunset.
A hummingbird perched on a red flower.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Rio del Mar

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

4 out of 5
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
The price is Rp4.592.655 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp4.592.655
Rp6.567.011 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Lovely area and super views however it was sad to see that the villa we rented was not clean at all. As an example the kitchen was not wife’s down and probably never seen a Hoover let alone washed floor… so you constantly felt crumbs from the previous guests. And also noticed that while we were there ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp2.240.591 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.240.591
Rp3.394.162 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp5.876.177 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp5.876.177
Rp7.583.641 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 Mystery Spot ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (441 reviews)
"The best!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is Rp1.326.873 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.326.873
Rp1.545.665 total
27 Aug - 28 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! (2,198 reviews)
"Nice staff."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp1.098.797 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp1.098.797
Rp1.568.608 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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. ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is Rp1.735.781 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp1.735.781
Rp2.220.293 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,522 reviews)
"Unfriendly staff the price is rediculesly high"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Ocean Pacific Lodge
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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.



Rio del Mar Travel Guide