Rio Vista Inn & Suites
Hotel in Santa Cruz
Location Excellent location — 13 attractions within walking distance
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About
Set in Santa Cruz, Rio Vista Inn & Suites is a hotel. It sits close to Undertow and Looff Carousel, about 0.5 km from Beach Station (Santa Cruz). It holds an official 4-star rating and scores 4.1/5 across 322 guest reviews. The most comfortable time to visit Santa Cruz is generally July to September.
What guests mention
Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).
Location
What's nearby
- Undertow0.4 km
- Looff Carousel0.4 km
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk0.4 km
- Santa Cruz Main Beach0.5 km
- Giant Dipper0.5 km
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center0.6 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Bonny Doon Village Airport — 14.9 km
- Nearest station
- Beach Station (Santa Cruz) — 0.5 km
- Nearest beach
- Santa Cruz Main Beach — 0.5 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 15 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the right
- Currency
- USD
- Power
- Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Rio Vista Inn & Suites?
From Rio Vista Inn & Suites, the nearest station, Beach Station (Santa Cruz), is about 0.5 km away; Bonny Doon Village Airport is around 14.9 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Rio Vista Inn & Suites from the beach?
The nearest beach, Santa Cruz Main Beach, is about 0.5 km from Rio Vista Inn & Suites in a straight line.
How is Rio Vista Inn & Suites rated?
Rio Vista Inn & Suites scores 4.1 out of 5 across 322 guest reviews, and holds an official 4-star rating.
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