Rio Del Mar Beach — Attraction in Capitola

While this beach is not truly hidden, you kind of need to know about it to find it (there are other more public beaches nearby which are more accessible), even though it is really gorgeous and stretches on and on.

It also has a small little village with a nice coffee and pizza shop, and you can even get drinks and cocktails there. It is very relaxing to walk for quite a distance down the beach beneath the bluffs. And there are adventures to be found that way as well, such as the walkway up to the Seascape Resort, with its beautiful restaurant where you can see the most beautiful sunsets.

I enjoy just walking along the edge of the water, feeling my feet wading through the waves coming in and out. And to bring a blanket and to just lie there near the water often drifting away into a peaceful nap on the beach.

There are lots of homes along the beach here up on the bluffs or down near the village which are very cute and have plenty of character, for example there is one right at the edge of the beach which is styled after I vote complete with lifted base so you have to take a circular staircase...

On a Saturday in July we had the idea to go towards Santa Cruz and walk along the beach. Since we've been at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and also in Capitola numerous times before, we wanted to see something else. So we entered Aptos as a destination on google maps and off we went. We didn't know where to go, so we just went to a "random" beach and parked the car. Instantly we noticed the joyous mood: countless family gatherings, birthday parties, and what looked like professionally gathered grill parties took place along the beach walk.

The ice cream place down the road caught our eyes and sweetened the nice afternoon on the beach. We liked the contrast to the typical Silicon Valley mood we're usually exposed to and enjoyed the families spreading joy and happiness.

The beach walk is very nice, even not the easiest with a baby stroller. Sadly there isn't much to see from the WWI boat (S.S. Palo Alto) since it's not possible to get...

I always love this beach. You can find food, coffee a grocery store and all the beach has to offer. The parking is free and there is handicapped parking as well.uf you Are by the beach you can enjoy the view from your car. There are Los of food options, well three but from coffee house to fine dining. Something for everyone. Also offers public toilet and showers. The cement ship is a beautiful short walk. Fishing is possible on the wharf. Inquire first. Pelicans and seals. Sometimes seals. Swimming in safe conditions. Check first! Life guard stations operation is summer months. Tide and waves are changing .Do not go out in unsafe conditions!! Bring a picnic. Firepits available in...