The Best Hotels Closest to Capitola Wharf in Capitola for 2026

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

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

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

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

1. Inn at Depot Hill

0.6 km from Capitola Wharf

Joseph

SAR 764

SAR 1,082 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1 km from Capitola Wharf

William

SAR 475

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

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

3. Monarch Cove Inn

1 km from Capitola Wharf

Matthew

SAR 716

SAR 814 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 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.

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

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

1 km from Capitola Wharf

Michael

SAR 397

SAR 460 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

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

5. Capitola Hotel

0.2 km from Capitola Wharf

Jeff

SAR 704

SAR 825 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

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

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

1.3 km from Capitola Wharf

Gail

SAR 362

SAR 417 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A narrow street with a motel on the right, featuring a signboard, a small entrance, and a potted plant.

A hallway with blue doors leading to a balcony with a view of the beach.

A waterfront with colorful buildings and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a fireplace, a view of a bridge and water, and a balcony with a table and chair.

7. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

< 0.1 km from Capitola Wharf

Elyse

SAR 562

SAR 646 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

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

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

6.1 km from Capitola Wharf

Devin

SAR 1,176

SAR 1,529 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6.4 km from Capitola Wharf

Jiexin

SAR 822

SAR 938 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

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

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6.3 km from Capitola Wharf

Frank

SAR 523

SAR 602 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining area.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

A reception desk with two computer stations, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall-mounted sign indicating the hotel name.

A modern bathroom with a shower, grab bars, a white sink, and a mirror.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

16.5 km from Capitola Wharf

Julie

SAR 439

SAR 508 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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

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

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

18.2 km from Capitola Wharf

Syria

SAR 399

SAR 459 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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.

13. Seascape Beach Resort

7.2 km from Capitola Wharf

Carrie

SAR 659

SAR 1,039 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel named 'Bella Notte' with a sign displaying the address '21305.'

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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view through a glass door.

A bathroom with a modern faucet, two bottles of soap, and a mirror.

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

3.5 km from Capitola Wharf

Julia

SAR 333

SAR 617 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.

An outdoor patio with a long table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola structure.

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

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.9 km from Capitola Wharf

John

SAR 371

SAR 432 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a clear sign, a covered parking area, and a well-maintained exterior.

A Comfort Inn sign with a clear view of the building's entrance and a parking area.

A breakfast area with tables and chairs, a waffle maker, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.

16. Comfort Inn Watsonville

16 km from Capitola Wharf

Nancy

SAR 348

SAR 405 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

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

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

17. Seaway Inn

6.5 km from Capitola Wharf

Myla

SAR 427

SAR 494 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

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

18. Carousel Beach Inn

5.7 km from Capitola Wharf

Nova

SAR 311

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

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

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

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

5.8 km from Capitola Wharf

Grester

SAR 435

SAR 504 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear 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.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

20. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.3 km from Capitola Wharf

Brenda Lynn

SAR 584

SAR 670 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Capitola Wharf

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 769 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 567 reviews	View

Top Capitola Wharf Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"It was easy to find and easy to check in. Great location."

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

10/10 Excellent

"We had a good stay overall. Check in was easy, and communication with the host via email was clear and timely. Having a garage was a great feature for this location and a definite plus. The only downsides were the foot traffic (and noise) outside the home and the bedroom, which took away from the privacy of the stay. Overall, the home had some great conveniences, was charming and we appreciated the hosts communication and detailed instructions. We would 100% stay here again!"

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

10/10 Excellent

"The view is spectacular. The location is amazing. And, the property is beautiful. It lives up to the pictures. It is very will appointed, clean, comfortable and having two parking spots in the village is such a treat! We will be back. Thank you to the hosts for a wonderful stay."

Capitola Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great stay. Right next to the beach. Staff was great and room was great."

Capitola Ocean Views- Dog Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location was fantastic, with many of our favorite spots in Capitola just a short walk or drive away. The views were beautiful, and the property was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. It was a wonderful place to relax and enjoy everything Capitola has to offer. We would happily stay here again!"

Pink Venetian (Upper Unit)

10/10 Excellent

"The best view of the ocean/beach of any hotel or rental in Capitola! Walking distance to restaurants and shopping!"

Pink Venetian (lower unit)

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay in Capitola. Communication with staff was great and you just can't beat the view!"

Capitola Oceanside

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful house in an amazing setting! The beautiful ocean view and fun activities allowed the whole group to unplug and enjoy time together."

150 steps to the sand! Beautiful 2Bd/2Ba Condo with ocean views. Sleeps 6

10/10 Excellent

"Great beach access and easy parking. Nicely laid out. We had a great trip!"

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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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Hooper Beach

8.2/10 (49 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hooper 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 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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Capitola Wharf?

Capitola Wharf is located in a walkable area of Capitola known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 116 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Capitola Wharf?

Adjacent to Capitola Wharf, 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 choices within a short distance include Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea and Capitola Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Capitola Wharf?

Expedia has 116 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Capitola Wharf.

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

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Capitola Wharf.

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

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Capitola Wharf, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Capitola Wharf?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Williams-Reynolds House, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Capitola Wharf. 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 Capitola Wharf 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. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16. Comfort Inn Watsonville

17. Seaway Inn

18. Carousel Beach Inn

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

20. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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Top Capitola Wharf Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Ocean Views- Dog Friendly

Pink Venetian (Upper Unit)

Pink Venetian (lower unit)

Capitola Oceanside

150 steps to the sand! Beautiful 2Bd/2Ba Condo with ocean views. Sleeps 6

Other attractions near Capitola Wharf

Capitola Beach

Hooper Beach

Capitola Mercantile

Esplanade Park Beach

Capitola Historical Museum

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

The Hook

38th Avenue Beach Access

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