The Best Hotels Closest to Capitola Wharf in Capitola for 2026

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A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

1. Inn at Depot Hill

0.6 km from Capitola Wharf

Joseph

￥35,470

￥49,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1 km from Capitola Wharf

William

￥21,392

￥24,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

3. Monarch Cove Inn

1 km from Capitola Wharf

Matthew

￥30,217

￥34,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

1 km from Capitola Wharf

Michael

￥18,041

￥20,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

5. Capitola Hotel

0.2 km from Capitola Wharf

Jeff

￥30,337

￥35,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

1.3 km from Capitola Wharf

Gail

￥15,257

￥17,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

7. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

< 0.1 km from Capitola Wharf

Elyse

￥23,719

￥27,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

6.1 km from Capitola Wharf

Devin

￥51,141

￥66,241 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6.4 km from Capitola Wharf

Jiexin

￥31,197

￥35,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6.3 km from Capitola Wharf

Frank

￥22,064

￥25,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A reception desk with two computer stations, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall-mounted sign indicating the hotel name.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

16.5 km from Capitola Wharf

Julie

￥18,519

￥21,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

18.2 km from Capitola Wharf

Syria

￥18,297

￥21,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

13. Seascape Beach Resort

7.2 km from Capitola Wharf

Ryan

￥27,829

￥43,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

3.5 km from Capitola Wharf

Julia

￥14,047

￥26,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.

An outdoor patio with a long table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola structure.

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.9 km from Capitola Wharf

John

￥16,767

￥19,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a clear sign, a covered parking area, and a well-maintained exterior.

A breakfast area with tables and chairs, a waffle maker, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.

A Comfort Inn sign with a clear view of the building's entrance and a parking area.

16. Comfort Inn Watsonville

16 km from Capitola Wharf

Nancy

￥14,665

￥17,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

17. Seaway Inn

6.5 km from Capitola Wharf

Myla

￥18,001

￥20,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

5.8 km from Capitola Wharf

Grester

￥19,180

￥22,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

19. Carousel Beach Inn

5.7 km from Capitola Wharf

Nova

￥13,144

￥15,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

20. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.3 km from Capitola Wharf

Brenda Lynn

￥25,344

￥29,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Capitola Wharf

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 769 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 567 reviews	View

Top Capitola Wharf Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"It was easy to find and easy to check in. Great location."

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

10/10 Excellent

"We had a good stay overall. Check in was easy, and communication with the host via email was clear and timely. Having a garage was a great feature for this location and a definite plus. The only downsides were the foot traffic (and noise) outside the home and the bedroom, which took away from the privacy of the stay. Overall, the home had some great conveniences, was charming and we appreciated the hosts communication and detailed instructions. We would 100% stay here again!"

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

10/10 Excellent

"The view is spectacular. The location is amazing. And, the property is beautiful. It lives up to the pictures. It is very will appointed, clean, comfortable and having two parking spots in the village is such a treat! We will be back. Thank you to the hosts for a wonderful stay."

Capitola Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great stay. Right next to the beach. Staff was great and room was great."

Capitola Ocean Views- Dog Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location was fantastic, with many of our favorite spots in Capitola just a short walk or drive away. The views were beautiful, and the property was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. It was a wonderful place to relax and enjoy everything Capitola has to offer. We would happily stay here again!"

BEACH FRONT LUXURY VENETIAN - 2 Jacuzzi Tubs - 2 Parking Passes - BBQ

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay was for a multi generational family birthday. The location was wonderful. It’s in easy walking distance to Capitola Village for shopping and dining. Being literally steps from the beach allowed the children to spend a lot of time at the beach. We brought frisbees and kites. Leonard, the host, had lots of sand toys for the kiddos to use as well as beach chairs and an umbrella. The home had plenty of room for the ten of us to spread out. When we arrived Leonard met us and showed us around his home. He also made sure to give us his personal parking spot. You get two parking passes for the street parking about eighty feet from the front door as well as the village. On the weekend it’s better to plan on not moving your vehicle once you get it parked. Finding another spot close by can be tough. Also if you have three vehicles you can be playing musical cars but all in all if you know ahead of time you can plan accordingly and the parking is very doable. Overall we had a great time at Leonard’s home."

Pink Venetian (Upper Unit)

10/10 Excellent

"The best view of the ocean/beach of any hotel or rental in Capitola! Walking distance to restaurants and shopping!"

Pink Venetian (lower unit)

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay in Capitola. Communication with staff was great and you just can't beat the view!"

Capitola Oceanside

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful house in an amazing setting! The beautiful ocean view and fun activities allowed the whole group to unplug and enjoy time together."

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

Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 reviews)

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.

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Hooper Beach

8.2/10 (49 reviews)

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.

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Capitola Mercantile

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

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.

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Esplanade Park Beach

8.8/10 (84 reviews)

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.

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Capitola Historical Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

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.

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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales during your travels to Capitola. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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The Hook

10.0/10 (1 review)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, The Hook might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Cruz.

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38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Capitola Wharf?

Capitola Wharf is located in a walkable area of Capitola known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 116 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Capitola Wharf?

Adjacent to Capitola Wharf, Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. Other good choices within a short distance include Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea and Capitola Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Capitola Wharf?

Expedia has 116 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Capitola Wharf.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Capitola Wharf, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Capitola Wharf.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Capitola Wharf?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Capitola Wharf, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Capitola Wharf?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Williams-Reynolds House, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Capitola Wharf. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Pleasure Point Park, Branciforte Dog Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Capitola Wharf hotels

1. Inn at Depot Hill

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Monarch Cove Inn

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

5. Capitola Hotel

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16. Comfort Inn Watsonville

17. Seaway Inn

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

19. Carousel Beach Inn

20. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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Top Capitola Wharf Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Ocean Views- Dog Friendly

BEACH FRONT LUXURY VENETIAN - 2 Jacuzzi Tubs - 2 Parking Passes - BBQ

Pink Venetian (Upper Unit)

Pink Venetian (lower unit)

Capitola Oceanside

Other attractions near Capitola Wharf

Capitola Beach

Hooper Beach

Capitola Mercantile

Esplanade Park Beach

Capitola Historical Museum

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

The Hook

38th Avenue Beach Access

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