Capitola, CA

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Aerial view of Capitola Beach in California, featuring pastel Venetian cottages, a wooden pier, a bridge over an inlet, and the Pacific Ocean.
Aerial view of Capitola Beach in California, featuring pastel Venetian cottages, a wooden pier, a bridge over an inlet, and the Pacific Ocean.
You'll be hard pressed to find an uncrowded #beach in the Santa Cruz/Capitola area but New Brighton is a must visit anyway. Beautiful sandy beach, sail boats, parasailing, volleyball, camping and a #lighthouse ! You just can't beat it.
"There is only one mirror... the mirror inside. Everything you see on the outside is a reflection of what is going on in your mind. It's a powerful tool so use it wisely." {Victoria Grant}
The colorful Capitola Venetian Hotel sits alongside the Pacific Ocean at the end of Capitola Beach.

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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 out of 5
720 Hill Street Capitola CA
$125 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$143 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Capitola. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
SHOWER DID NOT WORK. Love the area. Very nice hotel. Pretty outdoors. Very comfortable bed

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Venetian Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1500 Wharf Road Capitola CA
$140 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$161 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Capitola. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (813 reviews)
Clean room and living space. Kitchenette a plus. One bedroom had no outside window. Location is a big advantage.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Capitola Venetian Hotel
Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 out of 5
620 El Salto Drive Capitola CA
$191 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$217 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this B&B in Capitola. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (966 reviews)
Excellent staff and excellent rooms with an unforgettable view!

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Monarch Cove Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
COLORFUL HISTORIC VENETIAN COURT #8 ON CAPITOLA BEACH

COLORFUL HISTORIC VENETIAN COURT #8 ON CAPITOLA BEACH

Capitola CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Capitola. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and balconies. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach ...
COLORFUL HISTORIC VENETIAN COURT #8 ON CAPITOLA BEACH
10 Steps to the Sand…Capitola Beach Front at the mouth of the Wharf-Pet Friendly

10 Steps to the Sand…Capitola Beach Front at the mouth of the Wharf-Pet Friendly

Capitola CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Capitola. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Great for a couple and a small family to share.I would get a carafe for the coffee pot in case people want to brew their own coffee. The keurig was fine. Owner is VERY responsive! Great place to staycation in Capitola literally steps from the pier.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

10 Steps to the Sand…Capitola Beach Front at the mouth of the Wharf-Pet Friendly
150 steps to the sand! Beautiful 2Bd/2Ba Condo with ocean views. Sleeps 6

150 steps to the sand! Beautiful 2Bd/2Ba Condo with ocean views. Sleeps 6

Capitola CA
Stay at this condo in Capitola. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ...
10/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews)
Our stay was outstanding, the condo is across the street from the Capitola bridge going into the Village and the Wharf. The condo was so clean, great communication, the amenities were so well thought out, very comfortable, nice back yard to entertain and great parking!!I look forward to return soon.Thank ...

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

150 steps to the sand! Beautiful 2Bd/2Ba Condo with ocean views. Sleeps 6
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Capitola

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good 27%
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5/5 - Excellent

Sonya

Ive been coming to Capiola since i was 8 years old- i love going there.

4/5 - Good

AG

Need a better selection of restaurants.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Didn't check off the sights in review, because we were just passing thru this time, but we have spent lots of time in the area and love the aquarium, the boardwalk, the UC campus, watching the local fauna in the bay, and Manuel's restaurant in Aptos.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Had there not been the worst windstorm in the last half century we would have enjoyed the peaceful locale even more. That was truly evident the following morning after the wind had stopped blowing. It's a lovely village with friendly people.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful relaxing area

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Capitola is a beautiful, wonderful place to stay, explore

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