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.
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.
Things to do
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops
Top hotels in Rio del Mar
Seascape Beach Resort
"ok, not bad."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
"Na"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"The only thing we disliked was that the air conditioner was very loud. Hotel has free valet parking which was a nice surprise. We enjoyed the restaurant with ocean view and our room was also ocean view."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Excellent hotel, five start team and amenities. Feels like a true gem with amazing poolside service you don’t find often. Beds are amazing! Family friendly, walking distance to the boardwalk. Can’t wait to go back!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"Excelente todo, lo que mas me gusto la limpieza implacable en toda el Hotel al entrar à la habitacion las cama super dormí muy bien el baño y las toallas 15 de 10 el servicio las Muchachas muy amables y segura de su atencion, el desayuno muy bien, Lo recomiendo.💯."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"Probably the best hotel in Santa Cruz. The staff was welcoming and the room was clean and up to date. It’s a dog friendly hotel so that was a plus. The restaurant is also top notch. We’re definitely rebooking for next year. Very cool hotel."
Reviewed on 30 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.
