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
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 27 miles 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 Los Angeles and takes around 1h 22m.
Car
Another option to get to Capitola is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 62 miles from Capitola. You’ll find branches of Fox and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.
Airlines serving Capitola
Where to stay in Capitola
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola and Best Western PLUS Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Capitola
Most booked hotels in Capitola
Renting a car in Capitola
Renting a car in Capitola costs $53 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Capitola.
Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Capitola is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford EcoSport or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.