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A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

1. Inn at Depot Hill

1.8 km from New Brighton State Beach

Joseph

HK$1,624

HK$2,292 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

2. Monarch Cove Inn

1.3 km from New Brighton State Beach

Matthew

HK$1,498

HK$1,704 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

3. Capitola Hotel

2.1 km from New Brighton State Beach

Liz

HK$1,876

HK$2,178 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

4. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.2 km from New Brighton State Beach

Steven

HK$794

HK$916 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

5. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.8 km from New Brighton State Beach

Michael

HK$830

HK$964 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.2 km from New Brighton State Beach

Elyse

HK$1,632

HK$1,864 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

7. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8.3 km from New Brighton State Beach

Josh

HK$2,465

HK$3,205 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3.3 km from New Brighton State Beach

William

HK$1,061

HK$1,221 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

8.5 km from New Brighton State Beach

Elizabeth

HK$672

HK$781 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

16.5 km from New Brighton State Beach

Russell

HK$959

HK$1,109 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and framed artwork on the walls.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15.1 km from New Brighton State Beach

Joel

HK$926

HK$1,072 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

16.7 km from New Brighton State Beach

Syria

HK$860

HK$990 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

13. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar, 5.8 km from New Brighton State Beach

Haleh

HK$1,905

HK$2,765 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

5.7 km from New Brighton State Beach

Julia

HK$706

HK$1,301 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

15. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

3.2 km from New Brighton State Beach

Michael

HK$927

HK$1,071 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8.5 km from New Brighton State Beach

Frank

HK$1,089

HK$1,607 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

17. Seaway Inn

8.7 km from New Brighton State Beach

Roxanna

HK$1,017

HK$1,174 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

18. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8.6 km from New Brighton State Beach

Jiexin

HK$2,033

HK$2,313 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7.9 km from New Brighton State Beach

Grester

HK$1,004

HK$1,160 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

A cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

A wooden deck with a view of a garden and a road.

A cabin surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.

20. Fern River Resort

13.9 km from New Brighton State Beach

Shireen

HK$747

HK$958 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to New Brighton State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 769 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	8.6 Excellent 1,185 reviews	View

Top New Brighton State Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

8/10 Good

"Great location and easy to park near our building. Hotel and rooms were very clean. Front desk staff were friendly, made it easy to check in and out. Staff at the breakfast were very helpful every day. Not a fancy hotel but very nice."

Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and really a great spot to stay."

Monarch Cove Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Everybody traveling through Santa Cruz should stay at the Monarch Cove Inn. Come to see the Monarch butterflies. Or watch for whales and otters from the deck! The rooms are pretty and comfortable. The staff are very helpful."

Inn at Depot Hill

10/10 Excellent

"It is a really lovely property, in a historic building, with very kind staff, a wine hour, fresh breakfast and cookies. It's less than a 5 minute walk to the beach shops too."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Clean. Very quiet. Well stocked kitchen and a supermarket a short drive (<1 mile) if you want to cook a meal. Hosts are proactively communicative and even though they live in the attached larger house, we never saw or heard them."

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved our time in Aptos! Perfect for our family of 4 (the kids loved the outdoor area with the bocce ball court and hammock) and within walking distance to the beach.Location was perfect for our day trips to Santa Cruz and Monterey!Great communication…we’d definitely stay here again!"

Capitola Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A quaint hotel right smack dab in the middle of town…the free taxi to Shadowbrook was a plus! We walked everywhere which we appreciated as we enjoy a cocktail every now and then."

Spacious Getaway – Hot Tub, Big Yard, Near Beach, pet friendly, Great for All!

10/10 Excellent

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Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand

10/10 Excellent

"Cool and funky place. Well set up with super comfy beds and bedding. Awesome location."

Other attractions near New Brighton State Beach

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Potbelly Beach

7.6/10 (7 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.

Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Wharf

9.0/10 (241 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

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Hooper Beach

8.2/10 (49 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hooper Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales during your travels to Capitola. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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Esplanade Park Beach

8.8/10 (84 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Esplanade Park Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Mercantile

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Capitola Mercantile during your trip to Capitola. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Capitola Historical Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Capitola Historical Museum during your travels in Capitola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around New Brighton State Beach?

New Brighton State Beach is located in Aptos. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 36 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near New Brighton State Beach?

Monarch Cove Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from New Brighton State Beach. Other good options within 5 miles include Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea.

How many hotels are there near New Brighton State Beach?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from New Brighton State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near New Brighton State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near New Brighton State Beach.

What can I see and do near New Brighton State Beach?

Study the collections at Aptos History Museum, Capitola Historical Museum or Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Pleasure Point Park and Branciforte Dog Park. Seacliff State Beach, Capitola Beach and Rio Del Mar Beach are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay.

Aptos New Brighton State Beach Hotels

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Our top choices for New Brighton State Beach hotels

1. Inn at Depot Hill

2. Monarch Cove Inn

3. Capitola Hotel

4. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

5. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

7. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

15. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

17. Seaway Inn

18. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

20. Fern River Resort

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Top New Brighton State Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola Village Home - Free Parking & Sleeps 8!

Monarch Cove Inn

Inn at Depot Hill

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

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Capitola Hotel

Spacious Getaway – Hot Tub, Big Yard, Near Beach, pet friendly, Great for All!

Capitola Village Bungalow - 2 Blocks from the Sand

Other attractions near New Brighton State Beach

Potbelly Beach

Capitola Beach

Capitola Wharf

Hooper Beach

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

Esplanade Park Beach

Capitola Mercantile

Capitola Historical Museum

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