Capitola, CA
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Visit Capitola

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
"Lovely, reasonably priced motel located close to Hiway 1. Good shopping within walking distance to motel and in Capitola Village. Rooms are large with comfortable beds. This is our go to motel when visiting the Santa Cruz area."
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Monarch Cove Inn
"This place is wonderful. Staff is friendly and helpful. Just beautiful. Best place to stay at the beach! Parking was free and close. The breakfast was delicious. We will be back"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
"The bed was small and hard. Shower is tiny, keys stopped working tractor on the beach woke me up at 6 am"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Capitola Village Beach Cottage Living!
"Such a perfect place to stay in capitola! Small and cozy , tucked away enough to be private but close enough to walk everywhere!"
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot
"Bright, sun-filled tri-level with great location. Parking was such a bonus."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Capitola Nook Along The Creek.
"What a spot! Absolutely beautiful area and property, couldnt ask for a better place. We didnt cook much, but what we did we found ample supplies for. Loved the crt tv with tapes! We enjoyed sitting outside and watching the seagulls. We walked down to the beach, which was super close. Great distance ..."
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
Popular places to visit

Capitola Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Capitola Wharf
Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the biking trails.

Hooper Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hooper Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Capitola Historical Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Capitola Historical Museum during your trip to Capitola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Capitola Mercantile
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Capitola Mercantile during your visit to Capitola. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.
Esplanade Park Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Esplanade Park Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
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