The Best Hotels Closest to Hooper Beach in Capitola for 2026

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A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

1. Inn at Depot Hill

0.8 km from Hooper Beach

Joseph

SAR 1,044

SAR 1,396 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

0.9 km from Hooper Beach

William

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

3. Monarch Cove Inn

1.2 km from Hooper Beach

Deborah

SAR 717

SAR 815 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

0.9 km from Hooper Beach

Nathan

SAR 501

SAR 577 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

5. Capitola Hotel

0.5 km from Hooper Beach

Michelle

SAR 817

SAR 952 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

1.4 km from Hooper Beach

Steven

SAR 367

SAR 424 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.1 km from Hooper Beach

Donald

SAR 632

SAR 724 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

0.3 km from Hooper Beach

Cecilia

SAR 746

SAR 853 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

5.9 km from Hooper Beach

paola

SAR 983

SAR 1,313 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6.1 km from Hooper Beach

Frank

SAR 507

SAR 585 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

11. Seaway Inn

6.3 km from Hooper Beach

Roxanna

SAR 442

SAR 511 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

17.8 km from Hooper Beach

Russell

SAR 459

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal and fruit, a blue oatmeal container, and a variety of condiments and utensils.

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages and a freezer with frozen desserts.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

16.6 km from Hooper Beach

Joel

SAR 473

SAR 547 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

18.3 km from Hooper Beach

Syria

SAR 444

SAR 509 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

15. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

3.3 km from Hooper Beach

Andrea

SAR 361

SAR 649 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

16. Seascape Beach Resort

7.3 km from Hooper Beach

Haleh

SAR 977

SAR 1,396 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

17. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.1 km from Hooper Beach

Michael

SAR 397

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

5.7 km from Hooper Beach

Grester

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

19. Carousel Beach Inn

5.5 km from Hooper Beach

Edwin

SAR 305

SAR 360 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

20. Marea Sol Hotel

5.8 km from Hooper Beach

Donna

SAR 412

SAR 478 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Hooper Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 768 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,012 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View

Top Hooper Beach Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained !"

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property, easy to maneuver. Friendly, helpful staff, clean open rooms. Coffee and cookies available at the lobby 24/7. Close to Capitola Beach"

Pink Venetian (Upper Unit)

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice apartment. Spacious. Great kitchen. Waking up to spectacular ocean views and having coffee on the balcony was wonderful. All of the rooms had great views. It is very well appointed with everything you need for a great day on the beach-beach towels, umbrellas, beach chairs, etc We will be back!I highly recommend it!"

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

10/10 Excellent

"The location, number of rooms and bathrooms was perfect, for me and my two girlfriends. We all had our own room and bathroom. There was a view of the beach and coastline from the living area and balcony. The location was great, we were able to walk to coffee shops, restaurants, shopping and the beach. Will definitely come back."

Capitola Cliffs #3- Dog-friendly

8/10 Good

"The unit was clean but it’s dated and could use a little updating and care for what we paid nightly. Needs new beds, blinds, etc."

Capitola Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A quaint hotel right smack dab in the middle of town…the free taxi to Shadowbrook was a plus! We walked everywhere which we appreciated as we enjoy a cocktail every now and then."

Capitola Ocean Views- Dog Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"great location! Can walk anywhere in the Village. Be prepared for noise in the living room as the three way intersection is right outside. However things quiet down after 9:00 pm."

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

8/10 Good

"Ideal location"

Grandma's Nest- Oceanfront Venetian

8/10 Good

"Great location and a charming place. However, our unit did not lock from the outside, anyone could walk in, no code needed and no key in sight. In addition, the AC didn’t work making the house stuffy and very warm. We did not have hot water in the upstairs bathroom. Text messages we sent to the contact provided were not answered."

Other attractions near Hooper Beach

Capitola Wharf

9.0/10 (241 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the biking trails.

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A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.

Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Mercantile

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Capitola Mercantile during your visit to Capitola. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Esplanade Park Beach

8.8/10 (84 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Esplanade Park Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Historical Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Capitola Historical Museum during your trip to Capitola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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The Hook

10.0/10 (1 review)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, The Hook might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Cruz.

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38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales during your travels to Capitola. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Hooper Beach?

Hooper Beach is located in Capitola. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 122 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Hooper Beach?

Adjacent to Hooper Beach, Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea and Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Hooper Beach?

Expedia has 122 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Hooper Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Hooper Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Hooper Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Hooper Beach?

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What can I see and do near Hooper Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature captivating exhibits. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Pleasure Point Park, Branciforte Dog Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Hooper Beach hotels

1. Inn at Depot Hill

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Monarch Cove Inn

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

5. Capitola Hotel

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

11. Seaway Inn

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

15. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

16. Seascape Beach Resort

17. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

19. Carousel Beach Inn

20. Marea Sol Hotel

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Top Hooper Beach Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Pink Venetian (Upper Unit)

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Cliffs #3- Dog-friendly

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Ocean Views- Dog Friendly

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

Grandma's Nest- Oceanfront Venetian

Other attractions near Hooper Beach

Capitola Wharf

Capitola Beach

Capitola Mercantile

Esplanade Park Beach

Capitola Historical Museum

The Hook

38th Avenue Beach Access

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

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