Rio
Sands Motel 116
Aptos Beach Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
(800) 826-2077
(831) 688-3207
The Rio Sands is a great lodging on Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz about 100 to 300 steps to the sand, depending on the length of your stride; in the suburb of Aptos. We’re about eight miles to downtown Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Wharf, and about forty minutes to Monterey and Carmel.
We are excited to announce that the Rio Sands Motel has undergone a facade facelift. Construction began January 3, 2011 and is now complete.
This is Seacliff Beach where you can walk on the sand for miles in either direction, or on the esplanade above. An old, half-sunken cement ship, the Palo Alto, also functions as a wharf for fishing and viewing. From time to time, you’ll see someone on shore pull in a fish, or from knee-deep in the water; many folks sprawl and play on what seems like endless sand and sea.
Adjacent to the beach is a mini-mart, deli, bar and places to eat.
The Rio Sands has fifty accommodations with many room types, including family suites, some with bunk beds, many with kitchens, all described in detail under OurRooms.
We offer a large pool, spa, barbeque and garden areas, and a large and varied continental breakfast in a large and handsome banquet room. See Amenities. Sorry no pets allowed.
$10 + tax charge for each additional person 6 yrs. and over. Specials are not valid Friday, Saturday, Holidays or during special events
Specials subject to space available, limited time offer, Rates subject to change.
Special's cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts such as AAA or AARP. No Pets allowed.
We offer excellent Group Rates
(Holidays not included)
Call (800) 826-2077 or (831) 688-3207
Call us for Weekend Discounted Rates
