Brightly painted Venetian Court, a funky 1923 cluster of garden apartments, is a landmark on Capitola's waterfront. The complex's pseudo-Mediterranean style extends next door, to this old (but well-maintained and up-to-date) motel on the beach. Popular with families, it offers studios to three-bedroom units with kitchen. Ocean-view rooms have balconies, and some rooms have fireplaces. Pros: Steps from the beach, within walking distance of everything in Capitola Village, quintessential California seaside digs. Cons: Near nightlife hub, busy street, few frills.
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