RV rental Capitola, CA: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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Discover Capitola RV rentals for memorable road trips

If you’re looking for a little fun in the sun, a splash of color in your day, then head to the sunny shores of Capitola, California. On the pristine Soquel Cove of Monterey Bay, just south of the ever-exciting city of Santa Cruz, Capitola is the perfect paradise. Originally a little wharf and shipping town, the area quickly grew in popularity. In fact, Capitola is revered as being one of the oldest beach resorts on the American West Coast. With this prestigious heritage, Capitola has continued to grow into the fun-loving city that it is today. Visitors to the area can delight in beaches galore but also easily access some of California’s beautiful forests, making Capitola an ideal place to rent an RV.

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The Great Outdoors

Just to the east of Capitola near Aptos, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park is made up of more than 10,000 acres of quiet forests and rugged topography. Visitors can marvel in the power of nature as they walk through this recovering forest that was once exploited for the logging industry. Today, Nisene Marks thrives and welcomes visitors with 30 miles of trails and challenges visitors with mountain climbs of up to 2,600 feet.

RV Parks

After your days of hiking through forests and up mountainsides, you’re going to need to find a place to park your motorhome rental near Capitola. Luckily, there are several places in and around Capitola that could be the perfect spot for you and your RV.

Explore the City

Once you’ve finished exploring the mystical worlds of the redwood forests and the seaside cliffs of the Pacific, spend some time getting to know the town. Take your Capitola rental RV back to the city and take to the streets to learn all you can about this ever-popular, pedestrian-friendly, seaside resort town.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

  • Hiking TrailLocation
  • Santa Cruz and Capitola Beach Ride, CASanta Cruz, CA
  • New Brighton Beach Trail, CANew Brighton State Beach, CA
  • Sunset Trail, CANew Brighton State Beach, CA
  • Oak Trail, CANew Brighton State Beach, CA
  • The Hook, CASanta Cruz, CA
  • Moran Lake Trail, CASanta Cruz, CA
  • Pleasure Point, CASanta Cruz, CA
  • Perimeter Road Trail, CANew Brighton State Beach, CA
  • Vienna Woods Trail, CAThe Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, CA
  • The Buddha Loop Trail, CAThe Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, CA

Recent RV rental reviews in Capitola

Daniel O.

August, 2025

Sultan is phenomenal and the trailer is beautiful. In great shape. Highly recommend.
Brandon M.

August, 2025

Our host was super nice. Went over and above in explaining everything and was super helpful. I can't wait to book this again!
Austin R.

August, 2025

We had an excellent trip and our host was very helpful. We have two kids and we all slept very comfortably. We would definitely rent again, the RV was only 10 min down the road.

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