Located at 201 State Park Dr., Aptos, CA 95003, Rio del Mar State Beach is in the community of Rio Del Mar in Aptos. It starts in the waterfront area at the end of Rio Del Mar Boulevard and continues south for almost a mile on Beach Drive to the end. It has a wide strip of clean sand and a jetty. Directions: From Santa Cruz follow Highway 1 south to Aptos and take the Rio Del Mar exit. Follow signs for Rio Del Mar. Dogs on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed on the beach.
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