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Capitola travel guide

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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.

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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
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Capitola in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
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, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Capitola departs from Santa Ana and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Europcar, 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, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Capitola departs from Santa Ana and takes around 1h 27m.

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 Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Capitola

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Capitola

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Capitola

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Capitola Venetian Hotel and Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea.

Where to stay in popular areas of Capitola

Most booked hotels in Capitola

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2 stars
Excellent (9, 595 reviews)
$199+
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Inn at Depot Hill
4 stars
Excellent (9, 319 reviews)
$413+
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Capitola Beach Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 207 reviews)
$237+
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1420 reviews)
$356+
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 919 reviews)
$225+
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 752 reviews)
$183+
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Renting a car in Capitola

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Premium (BMW X3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Capitola, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Premium (BMW X3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Capitola, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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