Rio Sands Hotel

05/18/2025

Getting ready for the beach weather this week! 🏖️ ☀️

03/17/2025

Is anyone else seeing what we're seeing?! Over 70 degree weather March 24th and 25th.

10/05/2024

We see a second chance at a beach vacation 🐋

09/07/2024

The weather is still looking great next week!

05/11/2024

📆 Save the date for a beach party at Seacliff State Beach!

We're celebrating the briny deep, the sandy shores, and everything in between on Friday, May 17 from 1 to 5 pm at our first annual Ocean Fest.

Join us to...
🐚 Learn about ocean creatures and features and how to protect them
🐚 Get an update on the recovery process for Seacliff State Beach
🐚 Listen to live music by Tim Brady of Cement Ship
🐚 Savor great food from local food trucks
🐚 Enjoy fun activities for kids and families

Hope to sea you there! 🌊

Image: Promotional flyer for Ocean Fest with cute sea creatures on a sandy beach or under the water.

📍 Ohlone Tribal Land

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Save Our Shores PANA FOOD TRUCK Mattia Pizza Truck Santa Cruz

03/15/2024

There’s still time to make reservations for this weekend and enjoy the ☀️

02/02/2024

Sunshine ☀️ on a rainy day.

01/28/2024

72 degrees Fahrenheit today?!
Definitely a great opportunity to come down, enjoy the sun and stay the night 😉☀️

10/12/2023

Rio Sands Hotel Fall/Winter Weeklies AVAILABLE NOW! (aptos)
The Rio Sands Hotel is currently taking applications for fall and winter extended guest stays. If interested, please apply in person at 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA 95003.

*PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE FOR RATES (831) 688-3207

Amenities:
King Room
• Balcony/Patio
• Tempur-Pedic Bed
• Bistro Table & Chairs
• Hair Dryer
• Mini Fridge & Microwave
• Cable TV
• Free WiFi
• "Stay Over" Housekeeping service every 3 days
• "Full Service" Housekeeping once a week

Kitchen Suite
• Balcony/Patio
• Bistro Table & Chairs
• Hair Dryer
• Full Sized Kitchen
• Cable TV
• Free WiFi
• "Stay Over" Housekeeping service every 3 days
• "Full Service" Housekeeping once a week

*There is a two week minimum with all extended stay reservations.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE PETS!

10/05/2023

We are looking for a On-site Manager to join our team! Our ideal candidate is self motivated, hard working, and VERY reliable. Ability to read, write and understand English required. Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays. This position will be required to live on site and respond to guest issues after hours 5 nights a week. You will have 2 nights off.

This is a part time live on site position and an excellent opportunity for substantially discounted rental.

Previous front desk experience preferred but not required. People skills required.

Must pass background check and have a clean rental record.

Please reach out if you think you’d be a good fit. We look forward to hearing from you!

09/22/2023

Just because summer is almost over doesn’t mean the fun has to stop!

There is something for everyone to enjoy here in autumn whether you love getting cozy inside with a delicious pumpkin-flavored drink, exploring the foggy redwood trails, or visiting farms to pick pumpkins and apples with your little ones. Here are the top 5 ways to enjoy fall here in Santa Cruz Coun...

09/22/2023

Come for the food, stay for the fun! October 7th