The Best Hotels Closest to Capitola Wharf in Capitola for 2026

Q: 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.

Q: 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 .

Q: How many hotels will I find near Capitola Wharf?

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

Q: 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.

Q: 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 .

Q: 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

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

1. Inn at Depot Hill

0.6 km from Capitola Wharf

Joseph

￥47,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1 km from Capitola Wharf

Ramiro

￥18,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

3. Monarch Cove Inn

1 km from Capitola Wharf

Anh Vu

￥34,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

1 km from Capitola Wharf

Nancy

￥18,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

￥36,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

1.3 km from Capitola Wharf

Gail

￥15,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

7. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

< 0.1 km from Capitola Wharf

Bridgett

￥24,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

6.1 km from Capitola Wharf

Devin

￥52,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6.4 km from Capitola Wharf

Janet

￥38,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6.3 km from Capitola Wharf

Rosio

￥21,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

17.7 km from Capitola Wharf

Jig

￥20,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining area.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

16.5 km from Capitola Wharf

JOEL

￥21,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

3.5 km from Capitola Wharf

Julia

￥26,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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

14. Seascape Beach Resort

7.2 km from Capitola Wharf

Carrie

￥44,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

15. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

18.2 km from Capitola Wharf

Tyra

￥19,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A lakeside hotel with outdoor seating and a bridge over the water.

16. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.9 km from Capitola Wharf

Landon

￥18,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

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

17. Seaway Inn

6.5 km from Capitola Wharf

Myla

￥22,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

18. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

6.4 km from Capitola Wharf

Molly

￥29,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

19. Fern River Resort

12.7 km from Capitola Wharf

Ricardo

￥19,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

5.8 km from Capitola Wharf

Alissa

￥24,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Capitola Wharf

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 772 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 570 reviews	View

Top Capitola Wharf Hotel Reviews

Pink Venetian (lower unit)

8/10 Good

"We rented the upper and lower apartments. The upper is great. The lower not as much. It was a really weird layout. You walk in and pass a storage room where all the chairs are, then pass a laundry room and bathroom. The living room and kitchen were nice as was the bedroom. It wo"

10 Steps to the Sand…Capitola Beach Front at the mouth of the Wharf-Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Amazing views from balcony, Very clean, cute place. Garage was a necessity because of lack of parking in the wharf area. We were in walking distance to all the restaurants and shops. We had a question upon check in and Nancy answered right away. What a gem!"

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."

Bridgeport Bungalow on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Bridgeport Bungalow is charming. This is my 5th property stay in Capitola and first time in the river area. The property had plenty of rooms & bathrooms for my multigenerational family, ages 6 to 71. For this reason, and for the response time of the host, along with the private deck/patio area seating for all of us, I give 5 stars. Sharing a photo of the kids washing dishes in the kitchen."

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."

Other attractions near Capitola Wharf

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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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. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

14. Seascape Beach Resort

15. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

16. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

17. Seaway Inn

18. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

19. Fern River Resort

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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Top Capitola Wharf Hotel Reviews

Pink Venetian (lower unit)

Other attractions near Capitola Wharf

Capitola Beach

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