Top 10 Hotels Near New Brighton State Beach in Aptos for 2026

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

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

1. Inn at Depot Hill

1.8 km from New Brighton State Beach

Joseph

RM1,133

RM1,514 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

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

2. Capitola Hotel

2.1 km from New Brighton State Beach

Michelle

RM994

RM1,153 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

3. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.2 km from New Brighton State Beach

Steven

RM412

RM475 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

4. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1.8 km from New Brighton State Beach

Michael

RM431

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a sink and counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

5. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar, 2.6 km from New Brighton State Beach

Rich

RM467

RM542 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

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

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

6. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8.3 km from New Brighton State Beach

paola

RM1,066

RM1,425 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 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 modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3.3 km from New Brighton State Beach

William

RM551

RM634 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

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

3.2 km from New Brighton State Beach

Nathan

RM544

RM626 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 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.

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

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

16.5 km from New Brighton State Beach

Jose

RM498

RM576 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages and a freezer with frozen desserts.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites sign with a clear view of the hotel building in the background.

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal and fruit, a blue oatmeal container, and a variety of condiments and utensils.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15.1 km from New Brighton State Beach

Joel

RM513

RM593 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

11. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

16.7 km from New Brighton State Beach

Syria

RM481

RM553 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

12. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar, 5.8 km from New Brighton State Beach

Haleh

RM1,001

RM1,448 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

5.7 km from New Brighton State Beach

Andrea

RM428

RM744 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Comfort Inn Watsonville

14.3 km from New Brighton State Beach

James

RM379

RM442 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

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

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

15. Edgewater Beach Inn

8.5 km from New Brighton State Beach

Maggie

RM349

RM405 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8.5 km from New Brighton State Beach

Frank

RM615

RM707 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

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

17. Seaway Inn

8.7 km from New Brighton State Beach

Roxanna

RM566

RM652 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

18. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8.6 km from New Brighton State Beach

Jiexin

RM1,218

RM1,384 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

19. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

5.5 km from New Brighton State Beach

Donald

RM693

RM793 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7.9 km from New Brighton State Beach

Grester

RM550

RM634 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 766 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	8.6 Excellent 1,185 reviews	View
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top New Brighton State Beach Hotel Reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice stay staff was excellent"

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

10/10 Excellent

"The pots and pans are not included in the property but can be rented if needed. We were surprised to see they had paper towels, dish soap, sponge and salt and pepper for use. The place was spacious enough for us and the location cannot be beat! Literally a few steps to the beach, made it easy to go out as many times as we wanted. We will definitely be back!"

Inn at Depot Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful Inn and great location! Staff was super nice …"

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."

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 38 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 38 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.

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Our top choices for New Brighton State Beach hotels

1. Inn at Depot Hill

2. Capitola Hotel

3. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

4. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

6. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

11. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

12. Seascape Beach Resort

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

14. Comfort Inn Watsonville

15. Edgewater Beach Inn

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

17. Seaway Inn

18. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

19. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Compare popular hotels close to New Brighton State Beach

Top New Brighton State Beach Hotel Reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola Hotel

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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