Music scene · Rio del Mar
A relaxed beach neighborhood near Aptos, Rio del Mar's music life is seasonal and casual, built on beach gatherings and private parties, with steady gigs found in Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Aptos.
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A relaxed beach neighborhood near Aptos, Rio del Mar's music life is seasonal and casual, built on beach gatherings and private parties, with steady gigs found in Santa Cruz, Capitola, and Aptos.
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Rio del Mar is a coastal California neighborhood near Aptos and Santa Cruz. Music life is relaxed and seasonal, with beach gatherings, small community events, and private parties providing most performance opportunities.
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