Title: Visit Rio del Mar: 2026 Rio del Mar, Aptos Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Rio del Mar](https://expedia.com/Rio-Del-Mar-Aptos-Hotels.0-n553248635975870464-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Aptos](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Aptos.d6435.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Aptos](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Aptos.d6435.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Rio del Mar](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Rio-Del-Mar.d553248635975870464.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rio del Mar Vacations](https://expedia.com/Rio-Del-Mar.d553248635975870464.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rio del Mar, CA ## Aptos ![The pavllion has habitate that attract Hummingbirds and Toucans.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975870464/248cb4c5-9aab-4d55-bc59-6fe61ed14d30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The pavllion has habitate that attract Hummingbirds and Toucans.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975870464/248cb4c5-9aab-4d55-bc59-6fe61ed14d30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset at hidden beach #santacruz #visitsantacruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975870464/7ff22fbf-d23a-4830-b870-3c5075362135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![August 29, 2015](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975870464/07f1b1ca-d214-4da6-b83e-2ed5054a0066.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Santa Cruz Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635933575470/22827c21-c2db-4656-8fa5-5e81dc1c4c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rio del Mar Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Aptos Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Aptos.dx6435) --- ### Popular places to visit ![500px Photo ID: 99992469 - Doing a series of shooting Sunset on California Coast. If you are from California, you know the challenge that the photographers face.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220825/488467a0-df72-47d2-b07f-8e135b5dcd32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Rio-Del-Mar-Beach-Rio-del-Mar.d6220825.Vacation-Attraction) ![Coastal Golf Course California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558560622/ea8bda57-bdc8-4eaa-b0cb-c49b48b21d93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Seascape-Golf-Club-Rio-del-Mar.d553248621558560622.Vacation-Attraction) ![Seacliff State Beach in California. Summer 2009. , Shutterstock ID 1014567673, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151254/b5b5556d-f017-4b6e-9f92-566d2d98ea87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Seacliff-State-Beach-Seacliff.d6151254.Vacation-Attraction) ![New Brighton Beach State Park - cliffside campsites above the beach. Gorgeous day & typical mild weather for this time of year. #rallyvogey #orangeoctober #gogiants #rallyenchiladas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177416/00d467a8-adf3-42b1-a279-7994408fa856.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/New-Brighton-State-Beach-Aptos.d6327660.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful pregnant couple walking along the coastal beach shore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635983989200/eb60e9e7-a126-4a3e-83df-73a1be6c8ee2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Potbelly-Beach-Santa-Cruz.d553248635983989200.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Cabrillo-College-Aptos.d6151256.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204449/43dc9f95-f013-4b9a-b724-1190dca566bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour $5 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/capitola-private-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a5204449.activity-details) ![Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47178731/1548d3e5-e5e6-4438-b9c3-b01c5bb45f5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour $5 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/uc-santa-cruz-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a47178731.activity-details) ![Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4252920/81677566-18a6-4e11-abfe-6b1d4f48d69b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redwoods Forest Bathing $89 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/redwoods-forest-bathing.a4252920.activity-details) ![Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2262173/5e1c9c51-0e8d-438a-bf60-efbabfd1eb34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz $139 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/beginner-surf-lesson-in-santa-cruz.a2262173.activity-details) ![5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4819328/705e4b93-b037-4d70-b76f-a95c1cc04db1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic $139 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/5-hour-wilderness-skills-survival-clinic.a4819328.activity-details) ![Mermaid family photoshoot Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50896815/8d48ddf4-554f-4b26-a3b3-7340d6f859f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot $220 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/mermaid-experience-photoshoot.a50896815.activity-details) [See all activities in Aptos](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Aptos.d6435.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Rio del Mar Hotel Deals ![Seascape Beach Resort ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27670000/27665200/27665117/45a69068_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seascape Beach Resort One Seascape Resort Drive Aptos CA $333 nightly $378 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 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! (916 reviews) 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 Mar 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=27665117&PinnedHotelID=27665117&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870464) ![Rio Sands Vacation Rentals](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1181900/1181889/33003d6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rio Sands Vacation Rentals 116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA $110 nightly $128 total Mar 9 - Mar 10 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! (1,004 reviews) Staff were nice. They didn't have the room we had booked available which was a Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F9%2F2026&endDate=3%2F10%2F2026&selected=1181889&PinnedHotelID=1181889&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870464) ![Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/57500/57432/0863bd05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey 100 Reservation Rd Marina CA $55 nightly $65 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 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! (1,678 reviews) The front desk staff greeted us with a smile and he provided us with excellent customer service. Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F10%2F2026&endDate=3%2F11%2F2026&selected=57432&PinnedHotelID=57432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870464) ![Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3700/3633/708ac094_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA $128 nightly $148 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,092 reviews) The room was substandard. Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=3633&PinnedHotelID=3633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975870464) ![Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11100/11056/ed4e7c2d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection 611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA $144 nightly $166 total Mar 9 - Mar 10 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! (1,228 reviews) If your assigned room 220 ask for a different room. Very noisy, we couldn’t sleep. Overall the hotel is nice, but the restaurant and bar close a little early. 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