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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
Capitola
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1008)
The price is $76
$76
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Capitola Hotel
Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (507)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(507)
The price is $199
$199
$233 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Monarch Cove Inn
Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (944)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(944)
The price is $191
$191
$217 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Capitola Venetian Hotel
Capitola Venetian Hotel
2.5 star property
Capitola
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (784)
8.6/10
Excellent
(784)
The price is $140
$140
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Inn at Depot Hill
Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (721)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(721)
The price is $238
$238
$327 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(1003)
The price is $110
$110
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1001)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(1001)
The price is $129
$129
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
8.0/10
Very Good
(1004)
The price is $157
$157
$221 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
Aptos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1013)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1013)
The price is $106
$106
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (574)
8.8/10
Excellent
(574)
The price is $152
$152
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (309)
8.6/10
Excellent
(309)
The price is $77
$77
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
Rio del Mar
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1000)
The price is $130
$130
$150 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Harbor Inn
Harbor Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (353)
8.6/10
Excellent
(353)
The price is $139
$139
$158 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1155)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1155)
The price is $109
$109
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Continental Inn
Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.8/10
Good
(1000)
The price is $67
$67
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (766)
7.8/10
Good
(766)
The price is $80
$80
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(1001)
The price is $114
$114
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Surf City Inn and Suites
Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
7.8/10
Good
(1003)
The price is $62
$62
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Seaside Inn & Suites
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (926)
8.6/10
Excellent
(926)
The price is $60
$60
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1003)
The price is $66
$66
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
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.
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.
Budget hotels in Capitola and vicinity
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1003)
7.8/10
Good
(1003)
The price is $62
$62
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (926)
8.6/10
Excellent
(926)
The price is $60
$60
$86 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
7.8 out of 10, Good, (766)
7.8/10
Good
(766)
The price is $80
$80
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1000)
The price is $69
$69
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
7.6/10
Good
(1003)
The price is $64
$64
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (855)
8.0/10
Very Good
(855)
The price is $64
$64
$74 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
8.2/10
Very Good
(1003)
The price is $66
$66
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (309)
8.6/10
Excellent
(309)
The price is $77
$77
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1004)
7.2/10
Good
(1004)
The price is $66
$66
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
7.8/10
Good
(1000)
The price is $67
$67
$89 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1003)
7.0/10
Good
(1003)
The price is $68
$68
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7)
7.8/10
Good
(7)
The price is $68
$68
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (201)
8.2/10
Very Good
(201)
The price is $62
$62
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1001)
The price is $76
$76
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (178)
8.0/10
Very Good
(178)
The price is $70
$70
$81 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1270)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1270)
The price is $71
$71
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
8.0/10
Very Good
(1003)
The price is $79
$79
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea2.5 star property
Capitola
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
8.8/10
Excellent
(1008)
The price is $76
$76
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
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.
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.
Go beyond your typical stay in Capitola
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Pet friendly
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When is the best time to visit Capitola?
When is the best time to visit Capitola?Our prices for hotels in Capitola are cheapest in January
When is the best time to visit Capitola?
When is the best time to visit Capitola?
Our prices for hotels in Capitola are cheapest in January
Price trends for hotels in Capitola
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for December.
Typical weather for Capitola
December
Low crowds
High 15°C / low 9°C. Sunny most days.
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December, Low crowds, average high temperature 15 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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January, Low crowds, average high temperature 15 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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February, Low crowds, average high temperature 15 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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March, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 15 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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April, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 17 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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May, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 18 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 10 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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June, High crowds, average high temperature 20 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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July, High crowds, average high temperature 21 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 13 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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August, High crowds, average high temperature 22 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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September, High crowds, average high temperature 22 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 21 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 13 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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November, Low crowds, average high temperature 17 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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Top landmarks in Capitola
Capitola Wharf
4.6/5 (126 reviews)
Imagine strolling along Capitola Wharf for some great waterfront pics when in the heart of Capitola.
Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Capitola Beach, Esplanade Park Beach, and Hooper Beach for some more water views.
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Open Photo by Trevor Cleveland
Hooper Beach
4.1/5 (30 reviews)
If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Hooper Beach, located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Capitola. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Capitola Beach and Esplanade Park Beach, both within a short walk.
Capitola Historical Museum
4.1/5 (20 reviews)
The center of Capitola is home to cultural attractions like Capitola Historical Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture Capitola has to offer, head to Capitola Wharf, Capitola Beach, and New Brighton State Beach.
Learn more about Capitola
Colorful Mediterranean-style buildings hug the shoreline in this pocket-sized beach town where surfers and families share the golden sands of Capitola Beach. The vibrant Village buzzes with seafood restaurants where locals debate which spot serves the freshest catch while gazing at Monterey Bay. Duck into quirky boutiques selling everything from handmade jewelry to vintage surfboards. New Brighton State Beach offers a quieter alternative when the main beach fills with sunbathers. The historic Capitola Wharf extends into the bay, providing perfect fishing spots and sunset views that explain why residents never seem in a hurry to be anywhere else. For more excitement, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk awaits just up the coast with its vintage roller coaster and carnival games.
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Check out reviews of Capitola hotels guests love
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"overall pretty nice"
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
10/10 Excellent
"Spotless, comfortable room, great room service, very nice staff, breakfast was great. 10/10 would stay here again."
Marea Sol Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Great location & loved chatting with Dennis in the lobby as we came & went! "
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
10/10 Excellent
"The room was as advertised...clean, comfotable, and welcoming! "
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
10/10 Excellent
"It was a clean room, warm and inviting"
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"Na"
Casablanca On The Beach
10/10 Excellent
"Amazing views and clean rooms "
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
10/10 Excellent
"Gorgeous new resort"
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was good, close to boardwalk!
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Frequently asked questions
What hotels do travelers like in Capitola?
Monarch Cove Inn, Inn at Depot Hill and Capitola Venetian Hotel are all accommodations that are popular with guests.
Where can I get free parking at my hotel in Capitola?
Park your car for free at Capitola Hotel.
Can I book a refundable hotel in Capitola?
If you're looking for the flexibility to change your travel plans to Capitola, most accommodations provide refundable* rates you can book. You can find these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Capitola if I want an affordable accommodation?
An inexpensive option worth considering is Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea.
Where can I stay in Capitola if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 51 vacation homes. In addition, there are 19 apartments and 19 condos.
What will the weather in Capitola be like during my visit?
September and August are typically the warmest months in Capitola when the average temp is 63°F. February and March are the coldest months when the average temperature is 52°F. December and January are the months with the most rain.
Why should I book my Capitola accommodation with Hotels.com?
There are lots of reasons to book your Capitola trip with us: our free cancellations on selected hotels gives you flexibility, and with One Key™, our rewards program, you will be able to earn and use OneKeyCash™* on all eligible bookings such as hotels, car rentals, flights, vacation rentals and more on Hotels.com, Expedia and Vrbo.