A waterfront residential area with colorful houses and a bridge at dusk.

Hotels in Capitola

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

1. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

$110

$126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

2. Monarch Cove Inn

Capitola

$191

$217 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

3. Capitola Hotel

Capitola

$259

$300 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Riverfront Ground Floor 8 person Unit #113 | Beach/ocean view

4. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola

$208

$238 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Kyoto) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Paris) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

5. Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola

$286

$380 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

6. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz

$133

$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

$144

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Aptos

$106

$123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

9. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

$83

$98 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

10. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

$175

$246 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

$144

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Family Cottage - Pet Friendly | Pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, microwave, paper towels

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

$197

$225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Elite Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, highchair, eco-friendly cleaning products

Classic Studio, 1 King Bed, Microwave, Corner | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, highchair, eco-friendly cleaning products

13. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz

$131

$212 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

14. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

$127

$147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services

Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

15. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

$110

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer (on request), towels

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz

$86

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

$144

$166 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

$67

$94 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

$114

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

20. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

$118

$136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Top landmarks in Capitola

A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.

Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 reviews)

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Capitola Beach is a spot you might want to check out when visiting central Capitola. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Esplanade Park Beach and Hooper Beach, both within a short walk.

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Capitola Wharf

9.0/10 (241 reviews)

Imagine strolling along Capitola Wharf for some great waterfront pics when in the heart of Capitola. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Capitola Beach, Esplanade Park Beach, and Hooper Beach for some more water views.

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Hooper Beach

8.2/10 (49 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Hooper Beach, located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Capitola. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Capitola Beach and Esplanade Park Beach, both within a short walk.

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Capitola Mercantile

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Capitola Mercantile when in Capitola. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.

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Esplanade Park Beach

8.8/10 (84 reviews)

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Esplanade Park Beach in the heart of Capitola. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Capitola Beach and Hooper Beach, both within a short walk.

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Capitola Historical Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

The center of Capitola is home to cultural attractions like Capitola Historical Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture Capitola has to offer, head to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Capitola Wharf, and Capitola Beach.

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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

Travelers might want a tour of Sante Adairius Rustic Ales, just one of the places to visit, and located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Capitola. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.

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Learn more about Capitola

Colorful Mediterranean-style buildings hug the shoreline in this pocket-sized beach town where surfers and families share the golden sands of Capitola Beach. The vibrant Village buzzes with seafood restaurants where locals debate which spot serves the freshest catch while gazing at Monterey Bay. Duck into quirky boutiques selling everything from handmade jewelry to vintage surfboards. New Brighton State Beach offers a quieter alternative when the main beach fills with sunbathers. The historic Capitola Wharf extends into the bay, providing perfect fishing spots and sunset views that explain why residents never seem in a hurry to be anywhere else. For more excitement, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk awaits just up the coast with its vintage roller coaster and carnival games.

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Check out reviews of Capitola hotels guests love

Monarch Cove Inn

Capitola

10/10 Exceptional

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Capitola Hotel

Capitola

10/10 Exceptional

Katie

Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola

10/10 Exceptional

Allen

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

10/10 Exceptional

Whitney

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola

10/10 Exceptional

Errol

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

Gabriel

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

Paula

42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

Hal

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

Roy

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

Mindy

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

Stella

Superior King + Beach View | Premium bedding, WiFi (free), bed sheets

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay! Room #1 on ground floor with perfect view of front porch and ocean! Cookies, coffee cake, wine and cheese in the afternoon and a beautiful breakfast spread each morning!! This bed and breakfast is wonderful!! Flew in from San Jose airport and 30 minute drive around beautiful mountains and pines. Take the Beach train to Roaring Camp. Drive to Walton light house on a few minutes away. Wonderful boardwalk and wharf!!

Karla