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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Capitola to see all of its attractions.

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 Air France, ITA Airways, Delta 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 Santa Clara takes 1h 00m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m 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 Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Capitola, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Capitola takes 425 miles and will cost you around $83. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 470 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 Air France, ITA Airways, Delta 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 Santa Clara takes 1h 00m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 15m 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 Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Capitola, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Capitola takes 425 miles and will cost you around $83. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 470 miles.

Airports near Capitola

Airlines serving Capitola

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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 (9.2, 178 reviews)
$409+
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 416 reviews)
$176+
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1012 reviews)
$307+
Best Western PLUS Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 482 reviews)
$154+
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 862 reviews)
$173+
Capitola Beach Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 170 reviews)
$191+

Renting a car in Capitola

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Capitola is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Capitola is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.