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.
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 out of 5
720 Hill Street Capitola CA
The price is NT$2,917 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
NT$2,917
NT$3,557 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & 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)
Clean rooms. Great staff!

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Venetian Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1500 Wharf Road Capitola CA
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! (804 reviews)
Showing it's age, but still clean, great location and easy access to the rooms. Pay for the parking makes it so much easier.

Reviewed on 2026/2/23

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Capitola Venetian Hotel
Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 out of 5
620 El Salto Drive Capitola CA
The price is NT$5,979 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
NT$5,979
NT$6,799 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & 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! (964 reviews)
We loved our stay! Beautiful and clean room and just as described. The staff are lovely and friendly. It’s a little oasis in Capitola.

Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Monarch Cove Inn
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Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

3 out of 5
5250 Highway 9 Felton CA
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Felton. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (478 reviews)
Loved the cabin and location!

Reviewed on 2026/2/26

Fern River Resort
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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.

Popular places to visit

Capitola Venetian beach painted houses; Shutterstock ID 420693280

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 Beach
Capitola Wharf at dawn

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.

Capitola Wharf
Two awesome things to point out in this photo: the crazy camper in front with all the stuffed animals and things on it, and the Lamborghini behind me.

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.

Hooper Beach

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.

Esplanade Park Beach

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.

Capitola Mercantile

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 Historical Museum

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
6
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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