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Overview
Located in California, United States of America, Capitola is a charming coastal town known for its scenic beauty and relaxed atmosphere. Nestled along the Monterey Bay, Capitola offers sandy beaches, vibrant neighborhoods, and a rich history. With its Mediterranean climate, visitors can enjoy pleasant weather throughout the year.
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When to visit
The best time to visit Capitola is during the summer months, from June to September, when the weather is warm and ideal for beach activities. Spring and fall are also pleasant, with mild temperatures and fewer crowds. However, it's important to note that Capitola experiences coastal fog during certain times of the year, particularly in the mornings and evenings.
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Reasons to Visit
There are several reasons to visit Capitola. The town is renowned for its picturesque coastline, making it a popular destination for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts. Capitola Village, with its colorful houses, boutique shops, and waterfront restaurants, offers a delightful shopping and dining experience. The annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival attracts art enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs from all over the region. Additionally, Capitola hosts various events and live music performances that make for a vibrant and festive atmosphere. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, Capitola has something for everyone.
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Nearby Attractions
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Capitola Beach
Capitola Beach is the main attraction of the town, offering a picturesque stretch of sandy shoreline. Visitors can lounge on the beach, go for a swim, or indulge in various water sports such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and surfing.
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Capitola Village
Capitola Village is a quaint and colorful neighborhood located by the beach. It features charming houses, boutique shops, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Visitors can explore the village while enjoying stunning ocean views.
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Capitola Art & Wine Festival
The annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival is a two-day event held in September. It showcases the works of local artists and offers a wide selection of wines and gourmet food. The festival also includes live music, entertainment, and activities for all ages.
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Hotels
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Best Western Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available Next available price is 132.05 on Sept. 17, 2025.
Best Western Inn
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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 77 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair d Next available price is 170.05 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
- Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming pr Next available price is 193.36 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Capitola Beach Suites
- Located in Capitola and within 100 metres of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 100 metres from Capitola Beach, 1.7 km from Next available price is on .
Capitola Beach Suites
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Capri Motel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 17 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for y Next available price is on .
Capri Motel
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Carousel Beach Inn
- Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.
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Carousel Beach Inn
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Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast
- Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms Next available price is on .
Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast
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Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
- Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with cable programming provide entert Next available price is 104.49 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
- Make yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 47-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireles Next available price is 115.47 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
- Make yourself at home in one of the 151 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters, and all rooms are furnished with king sofa beds. Complimentary wireless in Next available price is 184.30 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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Drift Inn, LLC
- This central Santa Cruz motel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.
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Drift Inn, LLC
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
- Make yourself at home in one of the 84 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming Next available price is 160.55 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach
- Featuring garden views, Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around less than 1 km from Sunny Cove Beach. This property offers access to a ter Next available price is on .
Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach
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Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
- Make yourself at home in one of the 128 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimen Next available price is 151.05 on Sept. 16, 2025.
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
- Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming Next available price is 147.25 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
- Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is avai Next available price is 195.70 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Harbor Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available fo Next available price is on .
Harbor Inn
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
- Make yourself at home in one of the 178 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable programming and MP3 docking stations are pr Next available price is 149.15 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming p Next available price is 129.64 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
- Stay in one of 170 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms h Next available price is 146.30 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is Next available price is 165.30 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
- Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides Next available price is 190.39 on Sept. 15, 2025.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Monarch Cove Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available fo Next available price is on .
Monarch Cove Inn
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Pacific Blue Inn
- Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable programming and iPod docking stations are pro Next available price is on .
Pacific Blue Inn
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
- Make yourself at home in one of the 55 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite p Next available price is 117.89 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
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Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach
- Located in Santa Cruz, less than 1 km from Sunny Cove Beach and a 15-minute walk from Black’s Beach, Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach offers water sports facilities and air condition Next available price is on .
Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
- Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertai Next available price is on .
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Romantic Getaway to Seascape Villa
- Set in Aptos, Romantic Getaway to Seascape Villa offers a balcony with sea and pool views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, hot tub and spa centre. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessib Next available price is on .
Romantic Getaway to Seascape Villa
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Santa Cruz Hostel
- Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Set in the Sa Next available price is on .
Santa Cruz Hostel
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Sea & Sand Inn
- Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking.
A TV and a DVD player are feature Next available price is on .
Sea & Sand Inn
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Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- Make yourself at home in one of the 148 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable pro Next available price is 170.05 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Sunny Cove Motel
- Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free privat Next available price is on .
Sunny Cove Motel
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Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
- Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Next available price is 85.50 on Sept. 15, 2025.
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
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The Aqua Pacific Hotel
- Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and Next available price is on .
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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The Boardwalk Beach House
- Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceil Next available price is on .
The Boardwalk Beach House
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Villa Vista
- Featuring a spa bath, Villa Vista is located in Santa Cruz. This beachfront property offers access to tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home features family r Next available price is on .
Villa Vista