Accommodations

We recommend booking accommodations early, especially if you stay into the weekend. Aptos, Capitola, and Santa Cruz are all convenient, with Aptos being the closest to the party venue.

Distances below are approximate driving distances to Nicholson Vineyards. The other activities you want to do may also factor into where you stay. Check out our guide for recommended fun in the area.

Closest Aptos options

Seascape Beach Resort
seascaperesort.com
Approx. 6.5 miles from venue
Best for guests who want a resort-style stay with coastal views, suites, villas, and easy beach access. This is one of the nicest options directly in Aptos.

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
hilton.com
Approx. 7 miles from venue
A convenient hotel option just off Highway 1, close to Seacliff State Beach, restaurants, shops, and local Aptos amenities. Great for guests who want a traditional hotel stay with easy access.

Nearby Capitola options

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
bestwestern.com
Approx. 9.5 miles from venue
A practical and comfortable hotel option near Capitola, with easy access to Highway 1. Good for guests who want something straightforward and reliable.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz-Capitola
marriott.com
Approx. 9.5 miles from venue
A solid Marriott option in Capitola with suites, breakfast, and easy access to Aptos, Capitola, and Santa Cruz.

Capitola Hotel
capitolahotel.com
Approx. 10 miles from venue
A charming boutique option in the heart of Capitola Village, with restaurants, shops, and the beach nearby. Best for guests who want a walkable beach-town experience.

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
capitolavenetian.com
Approx. 10 miles from venue
A colorful, all-suite beachfront option in Capitola Village. Great for families or guests who prefer a little more space while staying right by the beach.

Inn at Depot Hill
innatdepothill.com
Approx. 10 miles from venue
A more intimate, elevated inn experience in Capitola. Best for couples or guests looking for a quieter, more boutique stay.

Santa Cruz options

Chaminade Resort & Spa
chaminade.com
Approx. 12 miles from venue
A beautiful hilltop resort in Santa Cruz with a peaceful, retreat-style feel and views over Monterey Bay. Best for guests who want a more elevated resort experience and do not mind being a bit farther from Aptos.

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
hyatt.com
Approx. 13 miles from venue
A reliable, modern hotel option in central Santa Cruz, near downtown and the Boardwalk. Best for guests looking for a straightforward hotel stay.

Sea & Sand Inn
seaandsandinn.com
Approx. 14 miles from venue
A charming oceanfront inn on West Cliff Drive with ocean views from every room, fireplaces, and a more intimate coastal feel. Best for guests who want a romantic Santa Cruz stay near the Wharf and Boardwalk without choosing a larger resort-style hotel.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
dreaminnsantacruz.com
Approx. 14 miles from venue
A classic beachfront Santa Cruz option overlooking Cowell Beach, close to the Wharf and Boardwalk. Best for guests who want the full Santa Cruz beach experience.

La Bahia Hotel & Spa
labahiahotel.com
Approx. 14.5 miles from venue
A luxury beachfront hotel and spa in Santa Cruz, located near Main Beach, the Wharf, and the Boardwalk. Best for guests who want the most elevated Santa Cruz stay, with resort amenities, oceanfront energy, dining, and a polished coastal experience.

Recommended vacation rental areas

For guests who prefer vacation rentals, below is a quick guide to neighborhoods.

Corralitos & Pleasant Valley
Closest to the venue. Offers a quiet, tucked-away stay, but is farther from amenities and other activities. Inventory may be limited.

Aptos
Convenient to restaurants, coffee, shops, and Highway 1. A great middle-ground option between the venue and the coast.

La Selva Beach
Quieter and more residential, with larger homes and a relaxed coastal feel. Best for families or groups who do not mind being a little more tucked away.

Seascape
Ideal for guests looking for a quieter, resort-adjacent neighborhood with coastal views and larger rental homes.

Rio Del Mar
Best overall for beach access and proximity to Aptos. Great for families, groups, and guests who want a relaxed coastal feel.

Seacliff
Convenient, easy to access from Highway 1, and close to Seacliff State Beach. A practical choice for guests who want to stay near Aptos without being too remote.

Capitola
Charming, walkable, and lively, with beach access, restaurants, and shops. Parking can be tight, so guests should confirm parking details before booking.

Pleasure Point
A fun, family-friendly Santa Cruz option with a beachy, surf-town feel. Great for guests who want more dining and activity nearby, plus many conveniences and easy access to the ocean-view walking path along East Cliff Drive.

A helpful note

If you book a vacation rental, we recommend confirming parking, number of beds, stairs and accessibility, quiet hours, and cancellation policy before reserving.