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1. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola offers family-friendly fun steps from the beach with pool and comfortable accommodations.

AED 358 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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

2. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola

AED 566 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

3. Monarch Cove Inn

Capitola

AED 797 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

4. Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

Capitola

AED 1,924 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A front door with a window, a mailbox, and a number '328' on the wall.

5. Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot

Capitola

AED 1,577 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern living room with a glass dining table, white chairs, a grey sofa, and a large window with curtains.

6. Beach Getaway in the Heart of Capitola Village!

Capitola

AED 1,967 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a view of the sea through large windows.

7. Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola

AED 2,898 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious living area with a curved staircase leading to a second floor, a kitchen with a central island, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and bar stools.

8. Luxury beach retreat in Capitola Village

Capitola

AED 1,460 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

9. Capitola Village Hideaway

Capitola

AED 1,767 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wardrobe.

10. Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand

Capitola

AED 1,447 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

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Monarch Cove Inn

Capitola

10/10 Excellent

JaJa

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

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

Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Everything was great and the room had features that I can really appreciate. For instance, a sink in the bathroom and outside the bathroom door. Even something as thoughtful as having a card dropbox by the door next to the parking The only downside was the mattress. Both nights I woke up with my lower back and hips aching. I know it was the mattress because I could get up and walk around and it didn’t bother me, but when I laid down again, the ache returned. I ended up sleeping on the sofa in...

Richard

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to stay! Room #1 on ground floor with perfect view of front porch and ocean! Cookies, coffee cake, wine and cheese in the afternoon and a beautiful breakfast spread each morning!! This bed and breakfast is wonderful!! Flew in from San Jose airport and 30 minute drive around beautiful mountains and pines. Take the Beach train to Roaring Camp. Drive to Walton light house on a few minutes away. Wonderful boardwalk and wharf!!

Karla

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

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Scott

A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Alan

A golf course with a putting green, a flagstick, and a building with balconies in the background.

Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

A lakeside hotel with outdoor seating and a bridge over the water.

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Aptos

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Velia

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a unicorn float, a beach ball, and a drink on a table.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Frequently Asked Questions

What's Capitola like for family-friendly vacations?

The walkable destination of Capitola is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with the kids. The beaches, entertainment, and surfing spots are just a few things that make this an attractive vacation spot for families. Take to the air and fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is the closest airport, or Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY), which is located 27 mi (43.5 km) from the city center.

What's the best place to stay for a family vacation to Capitola?

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea is a hotel with free parking and free WiFi, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.

When’s the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Capitola?

The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Capitola is 27 inches.

What's there to see and do with your family in Capitola?

While you are vacationing in Capitola, you and the family might want to see interesting spots such as Capitola Wharf and Capitola Mercantile. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

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Our top choices for Capitola family-friendly hotels

1. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3. Monarch Cove Inn

4. Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

5. Capitola Village Home with Parking Spot

6. Beach Getaway in the Heart of Capitola Village!

7. Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

8. Luxury beach retreat in Capitola Village

9. Capitola Village Hideaway

10. Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand

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Top Capitola Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

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