Rio del Mar, CA

Aptos

Rio del Mar
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White

Popular places to visit

Rio Del Mar Beach

Rio Del Mar Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

Rio Del Mar Beach
Seacliff State Beach

Seacliff State Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Seacliff State Beach
You'll be hard pressed to find an uncrowded #beach in the Santa Cruz/Capitola area but New Brighton is a must visit anyway. Beautiful sandy beach, sail boats, parasailing, volleyball, camping and a #lighthouse ! You just can't beat it.

New Brighton State Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Aptos. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

New Brighton State Beach

Seascape Golf Club

Play a round of golf in Aptos at Seascape Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as biking. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Seascape Golf Club

Cabrillo College

Walk around the campus at Cabrillo College during your visit to Aptos. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

Cabrillo College

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.

Potbelly Beach

Things to do

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

$89
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

$129
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

$139
per adult
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
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Rio del Mar Hotel Deals

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

4 out of 5
One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA
$212 nightly
The price is $242 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$242 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (885 reviews)
Location & amenities

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2 out of 5
116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA
$120 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$139 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Just so comfortable!

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
$109 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$126 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,167 reviews)
I truly enjoyed my stay! The front desk team was incredibly helpful, the flow water in the lobby was a great touch, and the hot sauna was very relaxing. I would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
$114 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$132 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,252 reviews)
Rooms are nice, staff is nice, excellent full breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA

2.5 out of 5
3280 Dunes Drive Marina CA
$65 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$76 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marina. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
5/10 (2,022 reviews)
Clean room, staff helpful

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
$54 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$63 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Marina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,562 reviews)
The room was clean, and the staff were nice

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
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Other neighborhoods around Rio del Mar

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Aptos Village

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Aptos Village and surrounding area, you can visit Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach.

Aptos Village
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Seacliff

While visiting Seacliff, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Seacliff State Beach.

Seacliff
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