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The Capitola Cottage- Steps to Surf & Sand!
This sunny historic cottage is located in the heart of the Capitola Village. Built in 1918 & beautifully remodeled in 2015, this charming beach retreat is just steps from the sand, surf, great restaurants, and shops. Perfect for a coastal getaway and an easy escape from Silicon Valley. Self Check-In Air Conditioning Fully Equipped Kitchen Plush Towels Salon Bath Products Beach towels Beach Chairs & Umbrella Boogie Boards Board Games Nintendo Switch Dock Instant Pot Coffee & Tea Weber BBQ Grill
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 257 reviews
Peaceful Treehouse with Ocean View
Permit 171035 Featured by Sunset Magazine as a “chic escape,” this Peaceful Treehouse-style retreat blends mid-century design with natural materials like wood and stone for a calming, sanctuary feel. Light pours through floor-to-ceiling windows beneath soaring wooden beams, and Japanese-inspired doors add to the architectural charm. Set high in the trees with ocean views, the home offers three elevated decks including one with a hammock. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding canopy.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 613 reviews
Santa Cruz A-Frame
This unique A-Frame cabin, in a quiet mountain neighborhood with private creek access, was handbuilt in 1965 and remodeled in the summer of 2024. Now a little slice of heaven on the creek in the redwoods. *5-10 min to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Roaring Camp Railroad, Loch Lomond Recreation Area, the Trout Farm Inn, Quail Hollow Ranch + Felton stores. *20 min to Santa Cruz, beach + Boardwalk. *1 min to Zayante Creek Market (EV charger) Find us on social: Insta @SantaCruzAFrame
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews
Steps to Capitola Beach♦King Bed♦EVCharger♦Pets OK
Recently renovated with hardwood floors & stainless steel appliances. Spend your next beach getaway in the heart of the Capitola Village, a 3 minute walk to the beach, restaurants & shopping. This lovely 2-bedroom house has a private balcony w/a BBQ & sleeps up to 6. Level 2 EV charger in garage. Convenient Amenities Include: *Self check-in *Wireless Internet *Dog Friendly - 1 dog (40lbs +/- max) *Parking for 1 car in the attached garage (w/EV Charger) *Roku TV with Netflix, Disney+, YouTube
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 343 reviews
Brand New Luxury Home - Steps from Capitola Beach!
Brand new luxury home in the heart of Capitola Village, just a 2 minute walk to Capitola beach and downtown, home to some of the most charming restaurants, bars and shops! This features high-end appliances and designer touches throughout. Best of all, this house comes with a 3 car garage!! All rooms comes with a desk and chair, and strong Wifi! Come relax with your friends and family in this stunning modern beach house just steps away from the beach! Ask me about longer term rentals rate
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews
Capitola Village Wind + Sea Home
Our beautifully renovated 2 bedroom (Both upstairs) and 2 full bathrooms (One on the ground floor and one on the upper floor) along with a ground floor plush queen sleeper sofa and ground floor great room with dining for 7 plus a bar table separating the kitchen from the living room is in the perfect location. Walk to the beach, shops, restaurants, or a nice walk along the river. We are right in the Capitola Village. We hope you enjoy your stay. If you have questions, we respond promptly.
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews
Capitola Village Deco Beach House
In the heart of Capitola is a hidden getaway. This contemporary-style home comes with everything you need: 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, kitchen, rooftop terrace, wifi/cable, Blu-ray player & more. Comfortably accomodates 6 adults, up to 8 guests with young children. The property accommodates 2 vehicles; park your car & enjoy the sights, sounds & beach of historic Capitola Village. Note: The City of Capitola requires that we collect a 12% occupancy tax applied to charges collected by this site.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
Coastal Architectural Gem in Capitola
A Nantucket-inspired cottage designed by award-winning architect Tobin Dougherty — featured in Sunset Magazine, Fine Homebuilding & Better Homes and Gardens. Don’t miss the signature Tower of Light: a family library with a plexiglass floor that floods the dining room below with sunshine. Three patios, including a front garden, a dining room terrace perfect for people-watching, and a second-story crow’s nest. Just .3 miles from Capitola Village, the beach, and the legendary Gayle’s Bakery.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews
Seaview Condo - 150 Steps to the beach!
Spacious and modern two bedroom, one bath condo, with high ceilings and a fabulous ocean view! Look out at the ocean from the kitchen bar, living room, hallway. 150 steps to the Beach, Capitola Pier, boutique shopping and over 20 restaurants. Remodeled kitchen, WiFi Big Screen TV and a back patio with a gas BBQ grill. Perfect for families, couples or girls/guys getaways! Sleeps 6. Covered parking for 1 car, dirt parking for additional car. Renter must be at least 25 years old.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews
Quiet Beach Cottage in the heart of Capitola
Nestled into the heart of Capitola, this beach cottage is walking distance to the best of Capitola (Rental Permit #261046). Newly remodeled stunning two bedroom home, two bath, with a Pottery Barn pull out couch, this home is built for comfort and relaxation. Walking distance to Capitola Village(1 mile) and pleasure point (.5). Just blocks to the beach, local breweries, restaurants, shopping and iconic surfing. This home was designed for a peaceful getaway!
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 279 reviews
Capitola Village retreat steps to sand and action
The house is just steps to the center of it all. Located 6 doors down to the beach, restaurants, coffee shops, and more. Everything you need is within walking distance. Come enjoy the beach, sun, surf, and charming Village! No pets allowed. Parking is tight... the beach is in sight (garage for a small car, but parking pass lets you park for free anywhere bear by. Frequently there is parking in front of the house)
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews
Urban Chic living at the beach
This 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment is the perfect mix of urban chic meeting casual beach comfort. Everything is cool about this apartment from the modern and fully equipped kitchen to the hardwood floors, and dining area with sun drenched private deck. The large bathroom has double sinks and a shower with bathtub for soaking after a day at the beach. This is 1 of only 2 apartments in the building.
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 237 reviewsPopular amenities for vacation rentals near Capitola Beach
Condo rentals with wifi

Walk to the beach, panoramic ocean view, and pool!
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews
Aptos Condo with Spectacular Ocean Views
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 600 reviews
Beautiful Ocean View 2 BR-Seascape-Miles of Beach
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews
OCEAN Views and Steps from the BEACH, New & Modern
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews
2B/2B Pajaro Dunes with Dunes and Ocean View
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 373 reviews
Ocean Views • 2 Decks • Heated Pool • Beach Access
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews
Beach View Condo - Heated Pool - Seascape Resort
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews
2 BD Ocean Views at Seascape Resort North Bluff!
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviewsFamily-friendly house rentals

Walk to Beach | Spa, Outdoor Kitchen + TV, Firepit
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews
Adorable Capitola/Pleasure Pt Beach House
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 272 reviews
Steps to Blacks Beach
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 416 reviews
Pleasure Point Beach House!
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 456 reviews
Hottub, Firepit, Outdoor TV | Walk to Beach
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews
Charming Beachfront Cottage
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 270 reviews
Modern Beach Retreat-Free EV Charging
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 272 reviews
Beach Front Dream House! Hottub/E-Bikes/Surfboards
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 217 reviewsApartment rentals with air conditioning

New 1-Bedroom apartment in Beautiful Santa Cruz
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews
Bella Notte by the beach Studio 3
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews
Seabright Breeze
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 41 reviews
Lavender Farm Retreat with amazing views
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 48 reviews
Golden Hour Getaway
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews
Los Gatos hills, amazing view
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews
Downtown Santa Cruz Upscale Apt!
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews
Casita de Capitola
Other great vacation rentals near Capitola Beach

Charming, Simple Bungalow- Feel the Coastal Breeze
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 483 reviews
Riverfront 2 bed/2bath w/ocean view
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews
Melton Beach House. Private entry,space and patio.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews
Capitola Sea Spray by the Beach-garage parking!
4.76 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews
Serene luxury beach bungalow in Pleasure Point
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviews
Beach View Cottage - Hot Tub
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews
Capitola by the Sea – Beachfront Venetian #5
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews
Luxury Capitola Getaway~Hot Tub~Steps to Beach
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviewsDestinations to explore
- Stanford University
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Santa Cruz Beach
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Carmel Beach
- Levi's Stadium
- SAP Center
- Carmel Beach
- Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Big Sur Campground & Cabins
- Rio Del Mar Beach
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- California’S Great America
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Seacliff State Beach
- Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
- Asilomar State Beach
- Winchester Mystery House
- Natural Bridges State Beach
- Seabright Beach
- Googleplex
- Twin Lakes State Beach
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