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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.

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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
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Capitola in January
Estimated hotel price
$154
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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Capitola departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 55m.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Capitola departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 55m.

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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Capitola

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Capitola

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Capitola

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola and Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Capitola

Most booked hotels in Capitola

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Inn at Depot Hill
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 326 reviews)
$375+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2 stars
Excellent (9, 616 reviews)
$165+
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1445 reviews)
$283+
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 777 reviews)
$153+
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Capitola Beach Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 210 reviews)
$237+
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 963 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Capitola

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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