Best Neighborhoods in Rio del Mar, CA

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Rio del Mar and Seascape share the highest overall score among 2 ranked Rio del Mar neighborhoods, at 3.7 out of 5.

Houseberry scores 2 Rio del Mar neighborhoods on schools, safety, amenities, price, value and appreciation. Overall scores in Rio del Mar run from 3.7 to 3.7 out of 5, and 0 score 4 out of 5 or higher. Typical home prices range from $1,442,000 in Rio del Mar to $1,461,000 in Seascape across 2 priced neighborhoods.

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Rio del Mar, Rio del Mar, CA

Overall Score : 3.7/5
SCHOOL3.1/5
SAFETY4.5/5
AMENITIES3.6/5
PRICE$1,442,000
APPRECIATION-0.50 %
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Keywords: Hidden Beach Park, Esplanade Dining, Beach Cottages

Rio del Mar is the beach village of Aptos, strung along the Esplanade where Rio del Mar Boulevard ends at the sand. The name is Spanish for river of the sea, and it suits a village laid out around the water. ... See Full Page

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Seascape, Rio del Mar, CA

Overall Score : 3.7/5
SCHOOL3.4/5
SAFETY4.6/5
AMENITIES3.6/5
PRICE$1,461,000
APPRECIATION-0.50 %
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Keywords: Seascape Golf Club, Seascape Park, Seascape Village Restaurants

Seascape sits on the bluffs at the southeast edge of Rio del Mar, with Monterey Bay out front and a golf course and a beach resort anchoring the layout. Streets curve around Seascape Golf Club, and the whole area reads as one planned piece rather than the older beach grid up the coast. ... See Full Page

Scores updated October 2026

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Rio del Mar neighborhoods: your questions, answered

What are the best neighborhoods in Rio del Mar?

Rio del Mar and Seascape share the highest overall score in Rio del Mar, at 3.7 out of 5.

What are the best places to live in Rio del Mar?

Houseberry's highest-scored Rio del Mar neighborhoods are Rio del Mar (3.7 out of 5) and Seascape (3.7 out of 5), out of 2 ranked on safety, schools, amenities and value.

What do homes cost in Rio del Mar's highest-ranked neighborhoods?

Across the top 2 Rio del Mar neighborhoods by overall score, the typical home price is $1,451,500. Prices among those top 2 Rio del Mar neighborhoods run from $1,442,000 in Rio del Mar to $1,461,000 in Seascape.

How many neighborhoods does Houseberry rank in Rio del Mar?

Houseberry ranks 2 neighborhoods in Rio del Mar. 0 Rio del Mar neighborhoods score 4 out of 5 or higher overall.

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