Rio del Mar (‘River to the Sea’) is a beautifully quiet community nestled in Santa Cruz County, California. The name was coined as such mainly due to the fact that this area’s heart is a flowing river that comes from the Mountain of Aptos and which runs through to the beach. Rio del Mar lodging options include romantic Rio del Mar bed and breakfasts and beautiful Rio del Mar inns. Walk in bliss along Rio del Mar’s Cypress-tree-lined streets. Swimming beckons you at the nearby Rio del Mar Beach which offers twenty miles of wide and dog-friendly shoreline with clean sand and wonderful opportunities for surfing, swimming, and volleyball. Another
Rio del Mar attraction is Seascape Resort on Monterey Bay with seventeen miles of relaxation, shopping, and fine-dining in the area’s award-winning restaurants. Hit the golfing greens at the Seascape Golf Club. Play tennis, workout, or go swimming at the Seascape Swim and Tennis Club. You can also picnic at the Hidden Beach Park—another local gem. Following a day of sightseeing, outdoor activities, shopping, and dining, you can retreat to your chosen Rio del Mar inn or Rio del Mar bed and breakfast where a wonderful evening awaits.
