Capitola travel guide

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You're Going to Love Capitola

With a population of 9,918, Capitola is a must-see destination in California, United States. Capitola deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Capitola

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shadowbrook Restaurant Capitola (1750 Wharf Rd.) and East End Gastropub (1501 41st Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Capitola

Capitola in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Capitola in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Capitola

Plane

Although Capitola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 27 miles from Capitola. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Capitola departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Capitola. The train journey from Capitola to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Capitola is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 62 miles from Capitola. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Capitola using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Capitola takes 105 miles and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

Although Capitola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 27 miles from Capitola. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Capitola departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Capitola. The train journey from Capitola to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Capitola is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 62 miles from Capitola. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Capitola using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Capitola takes 105 miles and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Capitola

Airlines serving Capitola

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Capitola

Most booked hotels in Capitola

Inn at Depot Hill
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 176 reviews)
$403+
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 404 reviews)
$219+
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1008 reviews)
$374+
Best Western PLUS Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 492 reviews)
$198+
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 852 reviews)
$170+
Capitola Beach Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 163 reviews)
$191+

Renting a car in Capitola

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Capitola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Capitola is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Capitola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Capitola is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.