Rio Del Mar · Aptos, California

555 Vista Del Mar Drive

A ridgetop contemporary with sweeping ocean and mountain views

$1,650,000Offered At
2Bedrooms
3Full Baths
2,138Square Feet
6,447SF Lot

The Residence

Ocean & mountain views, unique setting, coastal lifestyle

Nestled above Monterey Bay, 555 Vista Del Mar offers a rare opportunity to make the California coast part of everyday life.

With sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, the coastline, and the Santa Cruz Mountains, this unique home feels like a private getaway while remaining close to everything that makes Rio Del Mar such a desirable place to live. Located in one of the area’s most sought-after neighborhoods and just minutes from the beach, it is ideally suited to a full-time coastal lifestyle or as a flexible home base for remote work and travel.

Large windows bring the landscape into nearly every room, filling the home with natural light and framing the ocean, sky, hills, and trees throughout the day. The open-concept main level connects the kitchen, dining area, wet bar, and living room in one spacious, loft-like setting designed for relaxed daily living and effortless entertaining — equally comfortable for quiet mornings, casual dinners, and evenings with friends.

Multiple decks create an easy indoor-outdoor flow. Start the day with coffee above the canopy, spend the afternoon at the beach or on a nearby trail, and return home for dinner as the sun sets over the Pacific.

Upstairs, the generous primary suite features ocean views and an oversized tub positioned for sunset soaks. The second bedroom looks toward the peaceful green hills. Scandinavian wood floors add warmth and understated style to both bedrooms.

The approximately 2,100-square-foot main residence is complemented by a detached 250-square-foot bonus studio with ocean views, a half bath, and a private garden area. It is ideal for a home office, art studio, fitness room, workshop, guest space, or quiet retreat for personal projects.

A two-car garage with EV charging and a generous driveway provide ample parking, storage, and space for an active coastal lifestyle.

Surfing, hiking, golf, beaches, restaurants, and local shops are all just minutes away, while Silicon Valley remains within reach when needed.

555 Vista Del Mar is a permanent coastal getaway where the days feel less scheduled, the outdoors is always close, and coming home feels like arriving somewhere special.

Front elevation of 555 Vista Del Mar Drive with entry stair and sun deck
Ridgetop contemporary with panoramic views

Video Tour

See the home in motion

Aerial view

Home tour

Highlights

At a glance

Floor Plan

Loft-like first level and two bedrooms upstairs

Floor plan: first floor with kitchen, dining, living, bar, bathroom/laundry and decks; second floor with two bedrooms and two baths; detached 256 sq ft studio and 432 sq ft two-car attached garage with deck above the entire garage

Main level 1,350 sq ft · Upper level 788 sq ft · Detached studio 256 sq ft · Two-car garage 432 sq ft. Tap to enlarge. Dimensions approximate.

The Studio

A little private retreat

Tucked into the garden, next to the main residence, a detached bonus studio with ocean view and half bath offers great flexibility.

The 250 square foot space is a natural fit for a home office, art studio, workshop, gym or guest space. All steps from the main house yet completely apart from it.

Detached studio with private garden patio and mountain views
Detached studio with private garden area

Location

The Rio Del Mar lifestyle

Crowning one of the highest points in the neighborhood, the home looks out over Monterey Bay to the front and the Santa Cruz Mountains to the back — a double panorama few properties in Rio Del Mar can claim. Vista Del Mar Drive itself is one of Rio Del Mar’s most sought-after streets: quiet and private, yet minutes from the sand.

  • Rio Del Mar Beach≈ 5 min
  • Seascape Resort & Golf Club≈ 7 min
  • Aptos Village & New Leaf Market≈ 6 min
  • Nisene Marks State Park trails≈ 10 min
  • Santa Cruz≈ 15 min
  • Monterey≈ 35 min
  • Silicon Valley via Hwy 17≈ 45 min
Couple walking dogs on the beach at sunset
Evening walks on Rio Del Mar Beach — five minutes from the front door