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In two months
Nov 27 - Nov 29
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Dec 25 - Dec 27
In four months
Jan 22 - Jan 24

Our top choices for Capitola vacation rentals

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a decorative welcome sign.

1. Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!

Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!
Capitola
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (29 reviews)
"So close to the beach!!!Walking to Zelda’s , Margaritaville, andPizza my Heart was so easy. The bungalow was clean, and ready for renters to relax, and have a GREAT time!Highly recommend "
United States
Nicole L.
Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!
Living area

2. Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk

Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
"Great little beach bungalow. Clean and close to everything!"
United States
Paul R.
Bungalow in Capitola Village Steps from River walk
A compact room with a desk, printer, and cabinets.

3. Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly

Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"Great location and very comfortable and clean!!Fairly quiet."
United States
Audrey T.
The price is CA $170
CA $594 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, a stove, a microwave, and pendant lighting.

4. Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!

Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!
Capitola
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great location! We parked the car out front when we arrived and didn't need to use it again until we left. House is clean and bright. The mattress was firmer than we prefer but it was fine and the sheets and comforter were clean and comfy. Would recommend!"
United States
Jeffrey S.
The price is CA $186
CA $544 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Cozy Capitola Village Home - Steps from the Beach!
A wooden deck with a hot tub and a sliding glass door.

5. Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!

Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!
Capitola
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay in Capitola. The house was beautiful in the parking was convenient."
United States
Daniel G.
The price is CA $223
CA $881 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!
Dining area

6. Capitola Village Hideaway

Capitola Village Hideaway
Capitola
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"Location was fantastic !! "
United States
Steve B.
The price is CA $212
CA $636 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Capitola Village Hideaway
An outdoor patio with a grill, chairs, and a surfboard.

7. 1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach
Capitola
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (22 reviews)
"Incredible location with comfortable accommodations! Parking in the garage was key! So close to the beach and a wealth of shops and restaurants!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $198
CA $623 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach
A spacious living area with a curved staircase leading to a second floor, a kitchen with a central island, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and bar stools.

8. Luxury beach retreat in Capitola Village

Luxury beach retreat in Capitola Village
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"Fantastic place, location is perfect! Fireplace kept us wam and so happy to have a parking spot."
United States
Nadia T.
The price is CA $296
CA $582 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Luxury beach retreat in Capitola Village
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

9. Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"We stayed in these units on multiple occasions and love it every time. Great location!"
United States
Rachel G.
The price is CA $366
CA $1,123 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach
A rooftop patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a view of surrounding buildings.

10. 2 Bedroom Capitola Home w/ Rooftop Deck!

2 Bedroom Capitola Home w/ Rooftop Deck!
Capitola
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay very much. The kitchen was stocked well. The beds and linens were very comfortable and we liked the up graded bathrooms. We especially loved having the rooftop patio to relax in the sun and the privacy was a plus. Thank you for your quick responses to our questions. You were very helpful."
United States
Christine K.
The price is CA $283
CA $874 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
2 Bedroom Capitola Home w/ Rooftop Deck!
A wooden dock extending into a calm river, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

11. Capitola Nook Along The Creek.

Capitola Nook Along The Creek.
Capitola
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (218 reviews)
"Great location! Nice room comfy beds ! We had a great time and easy directions for check in and out !"
United States
Jeri K.
Capitola Nook Along The Creek.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with a view of palm trees.

12. 4 Bedroom Luxury in Capitola Village w/ parking!

4 Bedroom Luxury in Capitola Village w/ parking!
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"This has a beautiful Viking appliance kitchen and the property is very very close to the beach area. I would definitely stay here again."
United States
Dan S.
The price is CA $381
CA $1,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
4 Bedroom Luxury in Capitola Village w/ parking!
A residential area with houses featuring balconies, some with plants, and a mix of architectural styles.

13. Coastal Retreat in the Heart of Capitola Village - Steps from the Beach!

Coastal Retreat in the Heart of Capitola Village - Steps from the Beach!
Capitola
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"We had an absolutely amazing time staying here. Lovely accommodations, fireplace, deck, clean, modern, great location, easy to follow instructions, private, quiet, reasonably priced, list goes on. Thank you for such a great stay."
United States
Julie L.
The price is CA $296
CA $763 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Coastal Retreat in the Heart of Capitola Village - Steps from the Beach!
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a seating area with a patterned sofa, and a dining area with blue chairs and a white table.

14. Peaceful 2-bedroom Cottage in Capitola, Steps to the Beach. Pet Friendly.

Peaceful 2-bedroom Cottage in Capitola, Steps to the Beach. Pet Friendly.
Capitola
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Super Friendly host. Answers messages very quickly. Location is great. Kids loved the beach toys and snacks."
United States
Danielle N.
The price is CA $461
CA $919 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Peaceful 2-bedroom Cottage in Capitola, Steps to the Beach. Pet Friendly.
A kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, white cabinets, and a stove.

15. Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand

Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand
Capitola
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (20 reviews)
"Parking was on the street but right outside our unit, very safe! Unit was very accommodating, communication with the host was great! Condo was darling with huge cumfy beds! Location was perfect, we didn't get back in the car until it was time to leave! We dinned at The Paradise Grill, Margaritaville and Shadowbrook, all highly recommended!"
United States
stacie l.
The price is CA $162
CA $566 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand
A modern living room with a dark sofa, two lamps, a view of the beach, and a wooden door.

16. Capitola Pelican House

Capitola Pelican House
Capitola
The price is CA $919
CA $1,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Capitola Pelican House
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

17. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is CA $141
CA $250 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A modern house with a patio area featuring a wooden table and chairs, a covered seating area, and a potted plant.

18. Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Aptos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"We loved the location, the kitchen and most of all the view and fire pit!! Celebrated our 30th anniversary. Joe was very friendly, accommodating and helpful."
United States
Kimberly
The price is CA $240
CA $477 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
A backyard with a wooden fence, a barbecue grill, a table with chairs, and a door leading to a covered porch.

19. Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor

Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (17 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay with the beach just a few steps away from the front door. The space was clean and we had everything we needed for our stay. "
United States
Jessica P.
The price is CA $155
CA $508 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Harbor House A, overlooking Santa Cruz Harbor
An aerial view of a residential area with houses, roads, and greenery.

20. 3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!

3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
Aptos
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"It was a beautiful house and had everything we needed."
United States
Ken B.
The price is CA $180
CA $906 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
3 bedroom Aptos Home With Ocean View!
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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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"Beautiful"
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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Find out more about Capitola

You always said you would go on a dream vacation someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannon ball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our vacation rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment or room. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your vacation just got upgraded.

As much as you love your short-term rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up . Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Capitola. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true.

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find vacation rentals in Capitola?

Yes, we give you a choice of vacation rentals where you'll be just 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offering you a secluded option if you want peace and quiet. Visitors to Capitola speak positively about the popular beaches and top-notch restaurants in this destination. Allow some time to check out the shops during your trip.

What's the top vacation rental in Capitola?

COLORFUL HISTORIC VENETIAN COURT #8 ON CAPITOLA BEACH: This Capitola vacation home rental is located on the beach and has a balcony, a barbecue grill, and cable TV to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Make the most of the books in this rental home to help you unwind. Some other homes for rent in Capitola include Capitola Village Beach Cottage Living! and Capitola Sea Spray by the Beach.

How many vacation rentals are there in Capitola?

Choose from 52 Expedia vacation rentals in Capitola for a memorable vacation.

What can I see and do in Capitola?

Monterey Bay and Capitola Beach are a couple of scenic spots to enjoy the outdoors, whereas Capitola Historical Museum is one of the cultural attractions. While here, Capitola Wharf and New Brighton State Beach are other places worth a visit.

What are vacation rentals like in Capitola?

Vacation rentals are private accommodations you can book for a short or long stay in Capitola. Vacation rentals feature amenities such as hot tubs, fire pits, and patios so you'll have all the comforts of home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can provide a sense of security away from public hotel elevators and busy front desks while still allowing you the excitement and enjoyment of travel. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a standard hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is an attractive option for a family trip or a small group gathering.