Capitola Travel Guide

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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.560.553 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
Rp1.560.553
Rp1.903.319 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Capitola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Clean rooms. Great staff!

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Venetian Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1500 Wharf Road Capitola CA
Stay at this beach hotel in Capitola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ...
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 23 Feb 2026

Capitola Venetian Hotel
Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 out of 5
620 El Salto Drive Capitola CA
The price is Rp3.212.824 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp3.212.824
Rp3.653.071 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Capitola. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their 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 22 Feb 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.
Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

3 out of 5
5250 Highway 9 Felton CA
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 Railroads ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (477 reviews)
Very friendly and helpful staff or owner.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Fern River Resort
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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