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

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.

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

1. Inn at Depot Hill

1.6 km from Potbelly Beach

Joseph

HK$1,756

HK$2,439 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

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.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3.1 km from Potbelly Beach

William

HK$1,061

HK$1,221 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

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

3. Monarch Cove Inn

1.1 km from Potbelly Beach

Matthew

HK$1,498

HK$1,704 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

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

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

3 km from Potbelly Beach

Michael

HK$895

HK$1,035 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

5. Capitola Hotel

1.9 km from Potbelly Beach

Jeff

HK$1,617

HK$1,889 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

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

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

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.1 km from Potbelly Beach

Rochelle

HK$782

HK$901 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.

An outdoor patio with a long table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola structure.

A spacious living area with a black sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden sideboard. The room features a large window, a wall adorned with framed artwork, and a mirror.

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

7. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.9 km from Potbelly Beach

John

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 row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

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

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.1 km from Potbelly Beach

Elyse

HK$1,589

HK$1,816 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8.1 km from Potbelly Beach

Devin

HK$2,536

HK$3,284 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

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

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 modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8.5 km from Potbelly Beach

Jiexin

HK$1,719

HK$1,961 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

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

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8.3 km from Potbelly Beach

Frank

HK$1,114

HK$1,283 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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 reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

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

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

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

16.4 km from Potbelly 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.

A reception desk with two computer stations, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall-mounted sign indicating the hotel name.

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.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15 km from Potbelly Beach

Joel

HK$863

HK$1,002 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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.

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

16.7 km from Potbelly Beach

Syria

HK$834

HK$960 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

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.

15. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar, 5.8 km from Potbelly Beach

Ryan

HK$1,476

HK$2,284 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

16. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

5.6 km from Potbelly Beach

Julia

HK$638

HK$1,224 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A Comfort Inn sign with a clear view of the building's entrance and a parking area.

A breakfast area with tables and chairs, a waffle maker, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a clear sign, a covered parking area, and a well-maintained exterior.

17. Comfort Inn Watsonville

14.3 km from Potbelly Beach

Nancy

HK$727

HK$848 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

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.

18. Seaway Inn

8.5 km from Potbelly Beach

Myla

HK$982

HK$1,134 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

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

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7.8 km from Potbelly Beach

Grester

HK$910

HK$1,054 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

20. Carousel Beach Inn

7.7 km from Potbelly Beach

Nova

HK$651

HK$767 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Potbelly Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 769 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 567 reviews	View

Top Potbelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Capitola Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great stay. Right next to the beach. Staff was great and room was great."

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful! Provides a fun view of Capitola Avenue. When the trees light up along Capitola Avenue in the evenings it is magical."

Charming, light-filled home - walk to the beach!

10/10 Excellent

"We liked the binder with everything we needed to know and suggestions where to eat and places to visit close by."

Monarch Cove Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, although cottages are outdated they are cute and cozy! Our dog loved it there!! The coffee, pastries and fruit with orange juice is a great addition delivered to your cottage!"

Charming, Sunny Home!

8/10 Good

"Nice"

Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it. The only problem is that parking is rough around these parts. But i would definitely do it again. Everything is in walking distance and the vibes are great!!"

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice and had beautiful views of the ocean. The room was much bigger than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise! It was within walking distance of local restaurants, and the beach was just a short walk away, making it easy to get down to the sand and enjoy the ocean. Overall, it was a great location!"

Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"FUN!"

Capitola Village Craftsman Cottage- 4 min to beach

10/10 Excellent

"The home is wonderful, very clean, and accommodates 3 adults with ease. The location makes it easy to have many daily experiences in the area."

Other attractions near Potbelly Beach

A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.

New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this walkable area, you can savour the 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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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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Aptos History Museum

7.0/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Aptos History Museum during your trip to Aptos. You can seek out the cycling trails and surfing spots in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Potbelly Beach?

Potbelly 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 35 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Potbelly 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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Potbelly Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea.

How many hotels will I find near Potbelly Beach?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Potbelly Beach.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Potbelly Beach.

What can I see and do near Potbelly Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Capitola Historical Museum, Aptos History Museum and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Pleasure Point Park and Branciforte Dog Park. Dip your toes in the water at New Brighton State Beach, Seacliff State Beach and Capitola Beach.

Aptos Potbelly Beach Hotels

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Our top choices for Potbelly Beach hotels

1. Inn at Depot Hill

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Monarch Cove Inn

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

5. Capitola Hotel

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

15. Seascape Beach Resort

16. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

17. Comfort Inn Watsonville

18. Seaway Inn

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

20. Carousel Beach Inn

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Top Potbelly Beach Hotel Reviews

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Village Retreat with Garage!

Charming, light-filled home - walk to the beach!

Monarch Cove Inn

Charming, Sunny Home!

Capitola Village Hideaway Bungalow - Pet friendly!

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Village Work-Live Loft - Pet Friendly

Capitola Village Craftsman Cottage- 4 min to beach

Other attractions near Potbelly Beach

New Brighton State Beach

Capitola Beach

Capitola Wharf

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

Esplanade Park Beach

Capitola Mercantile

Capitola Historical Museum

Aptos History Museum

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