Places to stay in Capitola, California
Capitola is a city in Santa Cruz County, California, on the coast of Monterey Bay. Local restaurants include Avenue Cafe, Shadowbrook Restaurant, Trestles Restaurant, and Bella Roma Caffe.
If you are travelling in the area, Capitola is located close to Soquel Post Office, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Terrace Point, Black Point and Happy Valley Conference Ground.
The center of Capitola ( which is at is longitude -121°57'14.4 and latitude 36°58'33.6 ) is located 3 miles away from Aptos, 5 miles away from Santa Cruz, 6 miles away from La Selva Beach and 7 miles away from Scotts Valley.
Available Capitola lodging
We currently have 12 accommodations in and around Capitola.
Capitola Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Quality Inn
Capitola Venetian Hotel
Inn At Depot Hill
Best Western Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites
Harbor Lights Motel
Capitola Hotel
Capitola Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches
Santa Vida RV Park & Campground
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Santa Cruz Harbor RV Park
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Capitola

Manuel's Mexican Restaurant ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 261 Center Avenue, Aptos, 3 miles from the center of Capitola. A local tradition since 1965, generations of guests have enjoyed our delicious food, cooked fresh daily, served with a genuine smile. Founded by my father, Manuel Santana, here at Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant we proudly serve his original recipes.
www.manuelsrestaurant.com
Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap ( Dining / Other ). Located at 3744 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, 1 mile from the center of Capitola. We’re proud to share authentic culinary cuisine from Maui, including Maui Brewing on both tap and can. We also offer wine, kombucha, and locally made desserts that are made with joy so you can bring the Aloha spirit home with you!
ponokitchenandtap.com
Trestles Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). Located at 316 Capitola Avenue. Trestles provides a culinary experience for Capitola unlike any other. Utilizing seasonal locally-sourced produce, the menu will often be updated to reflect the current availability of our area’s rich assortments of fruits and vegetables.
www.trestlesrestaurant.com
My Thai Beach ( Dining / Thai ). Located at 207 Esplanade. Thai food restaurant in the Capitola Village. Restaurant is located on the beach with an ocean view.
www.mythaibeach-restaurant-santacruz.com
Vinocruz ( Dining / Other ). Located at 4901 Soquel Drive, Soquel, 1 mile from the center of Capitola. If you want the best of what the Santa Cruz Mountains has to offer, look no further. A taste of local in a glass. Food prepared fresh, all made in-house.
www.vinocruz.com
Renamed properties
- Quality Inn at 822 Bay Avenue may have been previously known as Capitola Inn