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Rio Del Mar, CA

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One of SoCal’s most family-friendly beach towns

Beach Upscale Family-Friendly Great Location Relaxing

Nestled along the Pacific Coast, Rio Del Mar is a small, upscale beach community. The area features palm tree-lined neighborhoods and bright, impressive beach homes. The area is extremely family-friendly with plenty of schools nearby. Rio Del Mar offers plenty of parking and is great for bonfires with several fire pits located along the beach. Enjoy a different view of the shores at Seascape Golf Club, which is located in the center of town. Rio del Mar is also in a prime location. Santa Cruz is only 15 minutes away while San Jose is a 45-minute drive away. Rio del Mar is perfect for renters looking to balance luxury, community, and serenity. Discover your beachfront rental today in Rio Del Mar.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Seacliff State Beach
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
  • Manresa State Beach
  • New Brighton State Beach
  • Sunset State Beach

Airports

  • Monterey Regional
  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.