Capitola travel guide

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You're Going to Love Capitola

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.

Where to Eat in Capitola

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shadowbrook Restaurant Capitola (1750 Wharf Rd.) and East End Gastropub (1501 41st Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Capitola

Capitola in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Capitola in January
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Capitola

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Capitola

Airlines serving Capitola

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Capitola

Most booked hotels in Capitola

Inn at Depot Hill
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 178 reviews)
$407+
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 410 reviews)
$177+
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1015 reviews)
$295+
Best Western PLUS Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 486 reviews)
$155+
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 863 reviews)
$179+
Capitola Beach Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 168 reviews)
$191+

Renting a car in Capitola

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.

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.