Rio Del Mar, California
Rio Del Mar: census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California
About
Rio Del Mar is a CDP located in the county of Santa Cruz in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Rio Del Mar
| Population | 9,216 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Postal code | 95003 |
| Water as percent of area | 34.94% |
| Land as percent of area | 65.06% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.9683,-121.9002 |
| Altitude | 472 feet / 144 meters |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 04:55:27 (16th April 2026) |
| Weather | 46℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Rio Del Mar is located at 36°58'6"N 121°54'1"W (36.9682800, -121.9002300).
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Weather
Mostly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. Northwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rio Del Mar, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110334 | Cabrillo College | Aptos (CA) | 95003 |
| 114585 | Five Branches University | Santa Cruz (CA) | 95062 |
| 481395 | Cosmo Factory Cosmetology Academy | Santa Cruz (CA) | 95060-4401 |
| 111762 | CET-Watsonville | Watsonville (CA) | 95076 |
| 110714 | University of California-Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz (CA) | 95064-1011 |
Nearby Transit Stations (43)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rio Del Mar, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCZ | Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California | 920 Pacific Ave | BUS |
| SVY | Scotts Valley, California | 246 Kings Village Rd. | BUS |
| PDL | Prunedale, California | Highway 156 and Highway 101 | BUS |
| MHC | Morgan Hill, California | 17300 Depot Street | RAIL |
| GLY | Gilroy, California | 7250 Monterey Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Rio Del Mar.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| A Post Office | Aptos (CA) | 95003 |
| Capitola Post Office | Capitola (CA) | 95010 |
| Soquel Post Office | Soquel (CA) | 95073 |
| East Santa Cruz Post Office | Santa Cruz (CA) | 95062 |
| Santa Cruz Post Office | Santa Cruz (CA) | 95060 |
Other cities in Santa Cruz County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Cruz County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | 64,317 | The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. |
| Watsonville | 51,673 | The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. |
| Live Oak | 17,158 | County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States |
| Scotts Valley | 11,995 | City in Santa Cruz County, California, United States |
| Capitola | 9,959 | City in California |
| Soquel | 9,644 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Ben Lomond | 6,234 | City in United States of America |
| Aptos | 6,220 | Town in California |
| Interlaken | 5,606 | Resort town in the Swiss canton of Bern |
| Boulder Creek | 4,923 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Felton | 4,057 | Town of the United States |
| Amesti | 3,478 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Day Valley | 3,409 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Corralitos | 2,326 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
Distance to Other Cities
Rio Del Mar distances to largest California cities