Rio del Mar, CA

Aptos

The pavllion has habitate that attract Hummingbirds and Toucans.
The pavllion has habitate that attract Hummingbirds and Toucans.
The Costa Rica Nature Pavllion has habitate that attract Hummingbirds and Toucans.
The Costa Rica Nature Pavllion has habitate that attract Hummingbirds and Toucans.
Many species of birds to be seen.

Popular places to visit

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Rio Del Mar Beach

4.5/5(48 reviews)

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
Coastal Golf Course California

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
Seacliff State Beach in California. Summer 2009. , Shutterstock ID 1014567673, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com

Seacliff State Beach

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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
New Brighton Beach State Park - cliffside campsites above the beach. Gorgeous day & typical mild weather for this time of year. #rallyvogey #orangeoctober #gogiants #rallyenchiladas

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
Beautiful pregnant couple walking along the coastal beach shore

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

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

Things to do

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

￥14,073
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

￥21,979
per adult
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
Mermaid family photoshoot Santa Cruz

Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot

￥34,786
per adult
Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot
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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
The price is ￥32,414 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
￥32,414
￥46,919 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
includes taxes & 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! (900 reviews)
Very courteous staff, cleanliness much better this time

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Seascape Beach Resort
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2 out of 5
116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA
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! (1,000 reviews)
Staff was very helpful and professional.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
The price is ￥7,892 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
￥7,892
￥9,275 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & 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! (1,607 reviews)
Loved the stay all in all it’s worth it near the marina state beach and Walmart my fave store and food is amazing and the aquarium I enjoyed with my KIDS the most loves it well worth every penny spent

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ￥17,459 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
￥17,459
￥20,224 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
includes taxes & 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! (1,202 reviews)
Cool vibes, nice staff, great pool

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA
The price is ￥16,828 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
￥16,828
￥19,516 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,058 reviews)
Great pool area, good food and service and nicely decorated restaurant and rooms. Feels recently updated and all of the staff we interacted with were helpful and friendly. Would recommend and will be back!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ￥17,781 per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
￥17,781
￥20,585 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,364 reviews)
Spacious room and outstanding location. Cleanliness could’ve been better so dropped it 1 star.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Marea Sol Hotel
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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

Rio del Mar, CA