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Rio Del Mar

City in California, United States

Overview

Rio Del Mar is a picturesque coastal community in Santa Cruz County, renowned for its stunning beaches and relaxed atmosphere. With a mix of local charm and seaside amenities, it provides a tranquil getaway that caters to both families and laid-back travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
36.97°, -121.90°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
83
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$3,770
Local Cost
$2,680
Local Income
$5,000
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-2.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
522 mm
Internet Speed
236 Mbps
Upload
65 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
2
Parks
16
Transport
55
Walk Score
55
Footways
110.0
Airport
WVI
Distance
11 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 87 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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