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Capitola, CA

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Delight in the many charms of this vibrant beach town

Coastal Quaint Picturesque Beachfront Vibrant Charming Historic Scenic

Tucked between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Cruz Mountains, Capitola is a quaint beach town filled with natural beauty and attractions. Several distinct residential neighborhoods and a vibrant commercial district, Capitola Village, characterize the area, providing residents and visitors with a dual sense of calm and excitement.

In addition to gorgeous beaches and waterfront activities, Capitola residents and visitors enjoy access to community events such as the annual Capitola Art and Wine Festival, the annual Begonia Festival, and concerts in Esplanade Park. Retail opportunities in Capitola vary from charming boutiques to national stores located in Santa Cruz County’s only indoor mall. Close proximity to Nisene Marks State Park and Big Basin Redwoods State Park offer additional options for outdoor adventure near Capitola as well. Big-city amenities aren’t too far from Capitola either, with San Jose just 35 miles away and San Francisco about 75 miles away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Capitola, CA is $2,055 for a studio, $2,345 for one bedroom, $3,464 for two bedrooms, and $5,299 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Capitola has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,345/month
600 Sq Ft
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Transportation

87

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

82

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Opal Cliffs

Public

Grades K-8

3 Students

Rating Unavailable

New Brighton Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

648 Students

5
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Opal Cliffs

Public

Grades K-8

3 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • New Brighton State Beach
  • Twin Lakes State Beach
  • Seacliff State Beach
  • Arana Gulch
  • DeLaveaga Park

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
  • Monterey Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.