Capitola Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of Capitola Beach in California, featuring pastel Venetian cottages, a wooden pier, a bridge over an inlet, and the Pacific Ocean.
Capitola Beach Village and Ocean Panorama
Capitola Village. Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California, USA.
Panoramic Capitola Village and Water Reflections during Blue Hour. Capitola, Santa Cruz County, California, USA.
Aerial view of the Capitola beach town lighthouse in California, USA.
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 Rp2.014.005 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
Rp2.014.005
Rp2.420.166 total
31 May - 1 Jun
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and rooms were clean and conveniently located."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 out of 5
620 El Salto Drive Capitola CA
The price is Rp3.398.389 per night from 22 Jun to 23 Jun
Rp3.398.389
Rp3.864.063 total
22 Jun - 23 Jun
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! (993 reviews)
"Excellent location."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Monarch Cove Inn
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.5 out of 5
1500 Wharf Road Capitola CA
The price is Rp4.646.061 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
Rp4.646.061
Rp5.286.522 total
3 Jun - 4 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Capitola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (851 reviews)
"Self check in is horrible. I will NOT stay at your property again!"

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
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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! (505 reviews)
"This little cabin we stayed in was tucked in at the edge of the Redwoods, near Santa Cruz. This was a lovely location while traveling up the California coast."

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Fern River Resort
Bella Notte

Bella Notte

4 out of 5
21305 E Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean"

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Bella Notte
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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.

Popular places to visit

Capitola Venetian beach painted houses; Shutterstock ID 420693280

Capitola Beach

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Capitola Beach
Capitola Wharf at dawn

Capitola Wharf

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

Capitola Wharf
Hooper Beach

Hooper Beach

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.

Hooper Beach

Capitola Mercantile

You can enjoy retail therapy at Capitola Mercantile during your trip to Capitola. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

Capitola Mercantile

Capitola Historical Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Capitola Historical Museum during your travels in Capitola. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Capitola Historical Museum

Esplanade Park Beach

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.

Esplanade Park Beach

Things to do

Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Rp780.570
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Rp2.237.634
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Rp86.730
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops

Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops

Rp1.352.880
per adult
Santa Cruz Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Rp2.411.094
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Rp2.411.094
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
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