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 ¥12,906 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
¥12,906
¥15,884 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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 Feb 22, 2026

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 Feb 23, 2026

Capitola Venetian Hotel
Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 out of 5
620 El Salto Drive Capitola CA
The price is ¥29,522 per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
¥29,522
¥33,567 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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 Feb 22, 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! (96 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 Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!

Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!

Capitola CA
Stay at this apartment in Capitola. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are ...
8/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
Great location walkable to everything you need. Friendly neighbors. As others have mentioned there is noise in the upstairs unit. Large overhead lights. The lights on the bed did not work because the batteries were dead.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - 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%
3 - Okay
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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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