The Rio Sands is centrally located on the Monterey Bay, eight miles south of Santa Cruz, in a small beach area known as Rio Del Mar in Aptos, 45 minutes from California's Silicon Valley and 40 minutes north of Monterey and Carmel. The Rio Sands Motel is just 100 steps from one of California's finest beachfronts with over 20 miles of uninterrupted sandy beach. Choose from a variety of complimentary breakfast items served every morning in the luxurious banquet room. These include eggs, pastries, breads and muffins, fruit and granola, range juice, coffee and tea. The Rio Sands offers guests front desk services, complimentary parking and wake up calls. The Rio Sands does not have a restaurant of its own, but there are several restaurants in the area, offering guests a myriad of dining choices. After a long day of sightseeing or meetings, guests can relax by taking a dip in the outdoor swimming pool.
The tastefully appointed guest rooms are furnished with comfort in mind. Thoughtful room amenities include balconies, cable TV, ceiling fans, clock radios, coffee makers, daily housekeeping, irons and ironing boards, kitchens, and sofa beds. The cordial staff is always attentive to every guests need. Come and see what the Rio Sands Motel has to offer!  
 

Please Note:
Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in at this property.
Onsite parking is free for guests only for the duration of their stay.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Capilota Beach 4.3 km / 2.7 mi

The preferred airport for Rio Sands Motel is San Jose, CA (SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) 44.5 km / 27.7 mi.