Title: Visit Rio del Mar: Best of Rio del Mar, Aptos Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Rio del Mar](https://expedia.ca/Rio-Del-Mar-Aptos-Hotels.0-n553248635975870464-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Aptos](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Aptos.d6435.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Rio del Mar Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Rio-Del-Mar.d553248635975870464.Car-Rental-Guide)[Rio del Mar Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Rio-Del-Mar.d553248635975870464.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Rio del Mar ## 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.ca/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.ca/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.ca/Seascape-Golf-Club-Aptos.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.ca/Seacliff-State-Beach-Aptos.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.ca/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.ca/Potbelly-Beach-Aptos.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. 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Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,675 reviews) Everything was good. The only issue was that late at night the noise from other guests was disturbing, as they were talking loudly without respecting the sleeping hours. Overall, considering the price we paid, our stay was good. The hotel was clean and the staff were very polite. 😊 Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%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 CA $166 CA $192 total Mar 9 - Mar 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. 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