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

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

1. Inn at Depot Hill

0.4 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Joseph

AU$413

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.4 km from Esplanade Park Beach

William

AU$223

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

3. Monarch Cove Inn

0.7 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Matthew

AU$311

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

1.3 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Michael

AU$196

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

5. Capitola Hotel

0.2 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Liz

AU$363

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

1.2 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Steven

AU$159

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

7. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

0.3 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Elyse

AU$325

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

8. Carousel Beach Inn

6 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Nova

AU$140

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6.6 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Frank

AU$300

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

10. Seaway Inn

6.8 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Roxanna

AU$199

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

17.5 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Russell

AU$202

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

12. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

3.8 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Julia

AU$229

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and framed artwork on the walls.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

16.2 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Joel

AU$196

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

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

6.9 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Haleh

AU$504

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

15. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

17.9 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Syria

AU$181

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

16. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.6 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Michael

AU$176

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6.7 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Jiexin

AU$370

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A cabin surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.

A cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

A wooden deck with a view of a garden and a road.

18. Fern River Resort

12.9 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Shireen

AU$175

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

6.2 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Grester

AU$212

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

20. Marea Sol Hotel

6.4 km from Esplanade Park Beach

Sherlyn

AU$193

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Esplanade Park Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 769 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View

Top Esplanade Park Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

8/10 Good

"Great location and easy to park near our building. Hotel and rooms were very clean. Front desk staff were friendly, made it easy to check in and out. Staff at the breakfast were very helpful every day. Not a fancy hotel but very nice."

Capitola Sea Breeze Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"My first time in Capitola, but I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else. Right in the heart of Capicola Village, walking distance to wonderful shops and restaurants and of course the beach. We were able to prepare meals, enjoy our morning coffee either on the back porch or front deck, with plenty of privacy."

Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and really a great spot to stay."

Capitola Village Craftsman Cottage- 4 min to beach

10/10 Excellent

"The home is wonderful, very clean, and accommodates 3 adults with ease. The location makes it easy to have many daily experiences in the area."

Monarch Cove Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everybody traveling through Santa Cruz should stay at the Monarch Cove Inn. Come to see the Monarch butterflies. Or watch for whales and otters from the deck! The rooms are pretty and comfortable. The staff are very helpful."

Inn at Depot Hill

10/10 Excellent

"It is a really lovely property, in a historic building, with very kind staff, a wine hour, fresh breakfast and cookies. It's less than a 5 minute walk to the beach shops too."

Beach Getaway in the Heart of Capitola Village!

10/10 Excellent

"I almost don't want to mention how ideal this property is if you're visiting your student at UCSC, but it really is. The hosts are amazing, the property gives all kinds of space and comfort, and you're literally right in the middle of it all in Capitola without it being obnoxious. 10/10, I will be staying here again! (No, literally, I'll be here in a month, lol)"

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

10/10 Excellent

"What was advertised is accurate. It was a perfect stay for us. The host provided me with all I needed and kept me posted. I was so pleased that the main room is all windows and we had small views of the beach"

Capitola Sea Winds one block to Capitola Beach

10/10 Excellent

"This place was very comfortable, clean and light with a great location near the beach. It was well-appointed, including comfy mattresses, and met all our needs. We had a minor maintenance issue and the host was very prompt in attending to it. The two covered parking spaces also were a great convenience. Highly recommended."

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Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 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.

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Capitola Wharf

9.0/10 (241 reviews)

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.

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Hooper Beach

8.2/10 (49 reviews)

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.

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New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Mercantile

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

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.

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Capitola Historical Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

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.

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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales during your travels to Capitola. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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The Hook

10.0/10 (1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, The Hook might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Cruz.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Esplanade Park Beach?

Esplanade Park Beach is located in Capitola. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 113 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Esplanade Park Beach?

Adjacent to Esplanade Park Beach, Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 are there close to Esplanade Park Beach?

Expedia has 113 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Esplanade Park Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Esplanade Park Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Esplanade Park Beach.

What can I see and do near Esplanade Park Beach?

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. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are landmarks to visit in the area. Enjoy the outdoors at Pleasure Point Park, Branciforte Dog Park or Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

Top Hotels Near Esplanade Park Beach in Capitola from AU$140

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Our top choices for Esplanade Park Beach 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. Carousel Beach Inn

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10. Seaway Inn

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

12. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

14. Seascape Beach Resort

15. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

16. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

18. Fern River Resort

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

20. Marea Sol Hotel

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Top Esplanade Park Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola Sea Breeze Retreat

Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!

Capitola Village Craftsman Cottage- 4 min to beach

Monarch Cove Inn

Inn at Depot Hill

Beach Getaway in the Heart of Capitola Village!

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

Capitola Sea Winds one block to Capitola Beach

Other attractions near Esplanade Park Beach

Capitola Beach

Capitola Wharf

Hooper Beach

New Brighton State Beach

Capitola Mercantile

Capitola Historical Museum

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

The Hook

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