Capitola, CA

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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.
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.
Nice to chill
on this place....
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 out of 5
720 Hill Street Capitola CA
$96 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$111 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
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! (1,001 reviews)
Nice spot worth the rate. Arrived late one night so can’t speak to all amenities

Reviewed on Feb 1, 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 Feb 16 to Feb 17
$161 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (796 reviews)
The room was great and the staff very friendly and acommodating.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 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 Feb 18 to Feb 19
$217 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (956 reviews)
We had a dog so were given the

Reviewed on Jan 30, 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
Very unique and whimsical place to stay. The patio view was beautiful and we appreciated accessibility of the shops and restaurants.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

COLORFUL HISTORIC VENETIAN COURT #8 ON CAPITOLA BEACH
Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot

Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot

Capitola CA
Stay at this vacation home in Capitola. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
This place is very comforable and in the perfect location. We look forward to staying there again!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot
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! (136 reviews)
Loveliest Christmas visiting with family in town. The fireplace made everything so warm and cozy. Prepared food to take to another family home and kitchen was just perfect. Location just the best so close to coffee, food, and beach. Loved every single moment!

Reviewed on Jan 6, 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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5 - Excellent 70%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 27%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
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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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