Rio Sands Motel is an easy 2 minute stroll to Rio Del Mar Beach where you can play on 20 miles of uninterrupted sandy beach, fish or wander onto the wharf leading to the Palo Alto - a cement ship with a fascinating past. We are situated in a nice quiet residential area that is away from the hustle and bustle of city life but just minutes away from all that Santa Cruz, Capitola and Monterey have to offer. We are only 8 miles from the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 35 miles from Monterey Bay Aquarium. While at the Rio Sands start your day with our expanded Continental Breakfast. Play in the swimming pool, heated to 80 degrees all year or relax in the pool side Family Spa or the adults only Garden Spa. Have a BBQ in our park like setting - perfect for a gathering of family and friends. Nearby you can go beach combing, fish, hike, bike, kayak, golf, shop, visit museums or wineries, just to name a few. Sorry, but pets are not allowed. Our 1300 square foot Banquet Room seats 80 for dining or 150 for assembly functions. Our banquet room is a great place to hold your wedding reception after getting married on the beach. Plan to host your next business meeting, reception, holiday or birthday party, wedding, luncheon, reunion or anniversary with us in our beautiful and relaxing facility. A beautiful area for wonderful memories.
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The Rio Sands Motel 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, Calif. The Rio Sands Motel is one block from Rio Del Mar Beach with over 20 miles of uninterrupted sandy beach. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast items including eggs, pastries, breads and muffins, fruit and granola, orange juice, coffee and tea. The Rio Sands Motel offers front desk services, complimentary parking and wake up calls. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool. Wireless Internet access is available. The guestrooms feature balconies or patios. Cable television is included. Rooms have coffeemakers. Select rooms include ceiling fans. Suites have kitchens. Shower/tub combinations or showers are provided.
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