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Seascape Escape! Now Featuring Private Pool/Spa
You will love your stay in our private guest suite walking distance to beautiful Hidden Beach in Aptos, CA. We are a 5 minute drive from the Seascape Resort and shopping center and are a 10-15 minute drive to downtown Capitola and Santa Cruz. The suite has two bedrooms with queen beds, 1.5 baths and spectacular views of the beach from the rooftop deck. Enjoy your days hanging out at the beach, enjoying a glass of wine from the deck, or hiking on the nearby trails. Now featuring pool/spa/hot tub

Royal Villa - Ocean View - Heated Pool - Seascape
If you're looking for the best, you've found it. There's not a larger or better 1 bedroom condo in the main building at Seascape. It is the only 864 sq ft end unit with ocean view balcony and lots of windows to let the light in! Oh, and has a actual kitchen with a full size fridge and dishwasher. No matter what special occasion brings you to town, this is the condo you will want stay in! Seascape Beach Resort has amazing sunsets, a soft sandy beach, top notch restaurants, and so many amenities.

Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View
Featured by Sunset Magazine as a “chic escape,” this Peaceful Treehouse-style retreat blends mid-century design with natural materials like wood and stone for a calming, sanctuary feel. Light pours through floor-to-ceiling windows beneath soaring wooden beams, and Japanese-inspired sliding doors add to the architectural charm. Set high in the trees with ocean views, the home offers three elevated decks including one with a hammock - perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding canopy.

Beach View Condo - Heated Pool - Seascape Resort
ONE OF THE BEST BEACH AND OCEAN VIEWS AT SEASCAPE. 2 story, 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath deluxe condo. Two, private balconies with whitewater and beach views and beautiful sunsets. A well equipped kitchen, a BBQ, access to the North Bluff swimming pool and spa, a resort bar and restaurant, and easy beach l-access. Golf, fitness center and tennis are available at a reasonable cost. The Village includes a coffee shop, pizza parlor, Chinese restaurant, a grocery store, Mexican restaurant and more.

Sandpiper by the Sea
The condo is located in a tranquil condo community, just two blocks from the longest beach in Santa Cruz County. You can walk in either direction for a couple of miles from this beach. Closely located to Seascape Golf Course and Seascape Resort. With Monterey Bay, Capitola, and Santa Cruz within a short drive, this location is centrally located to many tourist spots, hiking trails, beaches, wineries, and so much more. And, the complex has two beautiful pools, heated April through October.

Gorgeous private suite, walk to beach.
Our guest suite is on the lower floor of our house in a quiet neighborhood and is a 15 minute walk and 5 minute drive to a beautiful beach. There are two restaurants 3 blocks from our house, both have views of the ocean and outdoor seating. The suite has a bedroom with a king size bed and closet; also a private bathroom and den. Den is equipped with refrigerator, coffee maker, sink, flat screen RokuTV, and microwave. Patio has gas fire pit, small deck, waterfall feature, & hot tub.

Kinderwood Farm Stay • Animal & Culinary Adventure
*UPDATE Baby goats Born February 2026* Nestled in an enchanting forest of redwood trees & ferns, lies a treasured, sustainability-focused homestead, waiting for you to enjoy its bounty. This is a one of a kind, immersive culinary & farm adventure with cozy accommodations & unique experiences. Subject to availability, Add-On Activities may include goat milking & feeding baby goats, cheesemaking, sourdough, and soapmaking. Join us for a visit you will remember for a lifetime.

Private Pool Villa for family getaways
Looking for a comfy space to spend time with friends and family? Beach or great outdoors more your thing? 10 minutes from Seacliff State Beach and 12 minutes to Nisene Marks, this sunny locale is your comfortable home base for your next adventure. Why not just hang out by the pool? The water typically stays comfortable for swimming from April-September. Enjoy dining for 8 inside or on the patio. So close to the sea, but above the foggier lower elevations. Family friendly!

500 feet from the ocean/Rio del Mar
Permit #201264 The Coast Queen is a wonderful house for a pleasant getaway to the coast for the weekend. It's a short 2 minute walk to the beach providing a great anchor for days at the beach, yet it's only a few miles from Santa Cruz. We're two minutes from a deli, restaurant, coffee shop, and corner store. Only a little bit further you can find many more restaurants, a grocery store, and Aptos Village. We're also very close to Nisene Marks and other wonderful hikes.

2bed OceanFront condo w/Pools+HotTub
Enjoy the comforts of a beach condo with the features of a luxury resort style retreat. This 2 bedroom 2.5 bathroom Villa has two balconies with incredible Ocean Views. Modern kitchen, and beach themed decor make this condo a vacation retreat you cannot miss. Plus 3 pools, heated year round! Located on 17-miles of secluded beachfront in Aptos California, south of Santa Cruz. Treat yourself to exquisite fine dining at the Sanderlings Restaurant, beach pathways and more!

Charming Beachfront Cottage
Oceanfront Beach House with views from every room! Steps from the beach. Gorgeous sunsets on the spacious deck with views of Santa Cruz coastline. Close to wine tasting, vineyards and breweries. Prime location, Rio-del-Mar beach, walking distance to coffee shop, restaurants, store and State Park. Perfect for a Romantic get away or family vacation! No more than 6 guests. Includes Outdoor shower, Boogie boards (2), sand toys, Beach chairs Beach towels, Wetsuit

Spectacular Ocean View- Heated Pool & Spa Seascape
Relax at this beautiful, peaceful place to stay with an amazing ocean view! This 1 bedroom condo at Seascape Resort is the perfect getaway if you're looking to go to the beach, check out amazing restaurants, enjoy the boardwalk, or hit up nearby beach towns shops. This condo has been updated and is prepared spotless each time. Seascape Resort is located nicely at the center of Monterey Bay making it easy to visit Santa Cruz, Capitola, Monterey, Carmel and more!
Popular amenities for Rio del Mar family-friendly rentals
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Beach Front Dream House! Hottub/E-Bikes/Surfboards

Seascape Resort Villa Beautiful Ocean View Sleep 6

Beach Oasis in Downtown Santa Cruz

Charming Home in the heart of Downtown Morgan Hill

Coastal Redwood Cabin | Hot tub | Private Creek

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Ohana with Private Outdoor Shower and Hot Tub

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The Lavender House

Luxurious 24’ Yurt in beautiful half acre garden

Cozy retreat near woods and sea

La Selva Beach Guest Suite, pet friendly

Quiet peaceful private sunny

Yurt in Vineyard Overlooking Monterey Bay

Light-Filled Escape: Your Home Away From Home

Steps to Capitola Beach♦King Bed♦EVCharger♦Pets OK
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Seascape Ocean View Condo

Oceanfront beach house with private hot tub

Monterey Bay Oasis on the Ocean!

Newly Refreshed Oceanfront Beach House

Old Amesti Schoolhouse mid-bay amidst farmland

Stunning Views @ RDM BCH w/Attached Garage

Aptos Condo with Spectacular Ocean Views

Sanctuary in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve
When is the best time to visit Rio del Mar?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $442 AUD | $437 AUD | $430 AUD | $454 AUD | $508 AUD | $572 AUD | $603 AUD | $584 AUD | $471 AUD | $457 AUD | $528 AUD | $500 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 11°C | 12°C | 13°C | 14°C | 15°C | 16°C | 17°C | 18°C | 18°C | 17°C | 13°C | 11°C |
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Rio del Mar stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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