Camping near
Capitola Beach
Mt. Madonna Park
Hecker Pass Road (Highway 152), 18 miles from Capitola, east of Watsonville, CA
Mt. Madonna County Park
Campsites: 118 campsites (which can be reserved) with BBQ pits, food lockers, picnic tables, 17 partial hook-up sites
Park facilities: 3,688 acres, mostly redwood forest, free showers
Reservations: Santa Clara County Parks Reservations
KOA Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay
1186 San Andreas Rd., Watsonville, CA
Reservations: (800) 562-7701
KOA Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay
Campsites: 30-50 amp, cable TV, WiFi
Facilities: Pool, hot tub, snack bar, mini golf, bike rentals, sports & activities
Rates: $$$
Nearby Beach Camping
New Brighton State Beach
One mile down the coast from Capitola, Park Ave. exit off Hwy. 101
(831) 464-6330
New Brighton State Beach
Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
New Brighton State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Campsites: 109 campsites for tents or RVs
Facilities: Located on bluff above beach, showers, visitor center
Rates: $35
Seacliff State Beach
Just a little over a mile down the coast from New Brighton State Beach is Seacliff State Beach with RV camping
- Beach-front sites for self-contained RVs or trailers
- Restrooms, showers available for day use only
- Online Reservations at ReserveCalifornia:
Seacliff State Beach Campground Reservations
or call (800) 444-PARK (7275) between 8 AM and 6 PM
Lodging near
Capitola Beach
Capitola Venetian Hotel
1500 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA
(800) 332-2780 or (831) 476-6471 Capitola Venetian Hotel
Rental Units: Beach front suites, 1, 2, or 3 bedroom units, kitchens, living rooms, many with ocean views, Cable TV
Resort Facilities: Mediterranean style, WiFi, off-street parking
Monarch Cove Inn Bed & Breakfast
620 El Salto Drive, Capitola, CA
(831) 464-1295 Monarch Cove Inn
Rooms and cottages: Private baths and entrances, some with fireplaces, kitchens or Jacuzzis
Facilities: 1883 Victorian mansion, cliff-top views of Monterey Bay, 2.6 acres, gardens
Rates: low season $$$, high season $$$$
Inn at Depot Hill
250 Monterey Avenue, Capitola, CA
(800) 572-2632 Inn at Depot Hill
Rooms: Marbled baths, TVs, WiFi, many rooms with private patios and outdoor whirlpool tubs
Facilities: An elegant breakfast served in the dining room or delivered to your room, afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres
Rates: $$$
Capitola Beach Cottage
206 Monterey Road, Capitola, CA
(650) 619-5270 Capitola Beach Cottage
Accommodations: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6
Facilities: Near Capitola Beach, WiFi, surfboards, sea kayaks, etc. for use, kitchen, Cable TV
Weekly rentals only in summer
Rates: $$$
Sand Rock Farm
6901 Freedom Blvd., Aptos, CA
(831) 688-8005 Sand Rock Farm
Rooms: Cable TV, WiFi, private baths
Facilities: 10-acre grounds with gardens and natural areas, gourmet breakfast
Rates: $$$
Santa Cruz Lodging
Santa Cruz Dream Inn
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Located on Cowell's Beach, next to the Santa Cruz wharf
V831) 426-4330 Reservations (866) 774-7735 Santa Cruz Dream Inn
Accommodations: View of Monterey Bay from private patio or balcony, flat screen TV, mini-refrigerator
Amenities: heated beachfront pool, seasonal pool bar, beach access, outdoor spa, WiFi, Aquarius Restaurant
Rates:
Capitola Area Motels
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
720 Hill Street, Capitola, CA
(831) 462-3004 Quality Inn & Suites
Accommodations: WiFi, cable TV, refrigerator, microwave
Facilities: Free hot breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool
Rates: $$
Best Western Capitola By-the-Sea & Suites
1435 41st Ave., Capitola, CA
(831) 477-0607
Best Western Capitola By-the-Sea & Suites
Accommodations: Mini-refrigerator, microwave, satellite TV, internet, some with fireplaces
Facilities: complimentary continental breakfast, outdoor heated pool, spa, exercise facility.
Rates: $$ (for my info = 109 +)
Capitola Beach Suites
5000 Cliff Drive., Capitola, CA
(831) 476-0505
Capitola Beach Suites
Accommodations: kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, cable TV, WiFi, balcony with deck chairs, up to 4 people per room
Facilities: Garage parking for one car
Rates: $$
Pelican Point Inn
21345 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Close to Santa Cruz Harbor and Twin Lakes State Beach
(831) 475-3381 Pelican Point Inn
Accommodations: Kitchenettes, refrigerators, microwaves, internet, cable TV
Facilities: Cottage-style charm
Rates: $$