With a population of 9,918, Capitola is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Capitola to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Shadowbrook Restaurant Capitola (1750 Wharf Rd.) and East End Gastropub (1501 41st Ave) are great picks.
Although Capitola doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 43 km from Capitola. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Capitola departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Capitola. The train journey from Capitola to Sacramento takes 1h 41m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $26 for a 4h 02m trip.
Another option to get to Capitola is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 99 km from Capitola. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Capitola, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Capitola takes 89 km and will cost you around $29. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 676 km.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Capitola is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.