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.

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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 AU$152 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$152
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! (1,004 reviews)
We stay here every time we come to town. Very comfortable. Very clean. Very safe

Reviewed on 4 Mar 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! (808 reviews)
Its an older property but they keep it up. Its located very well for walkablity around the village area. Parking is handy to have there but would warn there are not alot of spaces and its not set up for bigger vehicles like trucks or bigger SUVs. Big the people i had to talk to were very helpful ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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Capitola Venetian Hotel
Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

3.5 out of 5
620 El Salto Drive Capitola CA
The price is AU$306 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$306
8 Mar - 9 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
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COLORFUL HISTORIC VENETIAN COURT #8 ON CAPITOLA BEACH

COLORFUL HISTORIC VENETIAN COURT #8 ON CAPITOLA BEACH

Capitola CA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Capitola. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and balconies. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ...
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 coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, easy to find and easy check in.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 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 14 Feb 2026

150 steps to the sand! Beautiful 2Bd/2Ba Condo with ocean views. Sleeps 6
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Popular places to visit

Capitola Venetian beach painted houses; Shutterstock ID 420693280

Capitola Beach

5/5(4 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
Two awesome things to point out in this photo: the crazy camper in front with all the stuffed animals and things on it, and the Lamborghini behind me.

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

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

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 beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Capitola Historical Museum

Activities

Meet Capitola Wine Bar owners!

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

AU$183
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

AU$7
per traveller
Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Redwoods Forest Bathing

AU$126
per adult
Redwoods Forest Bathing
Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories

UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

AU$7
per traveller
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

AU$197
per adult
Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

AU$197
per adult
5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic
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