Capitola California

Capitola California Information

Attractions and Activities in Capitola

The Capitola Beach and Brighton State Beach are beautiful, the Esplanade is bursting with life and the Capitola Wharf has great fishing.  Capitola knows how to provide sun-soaked fun and relaxation for visitors of all generations.  The town’s annual and daily events never fail to be crowd-pleasers.  Capitola Esplanade Park hosts twilight concerts every Wednesday in the summer, the Capitola Car Show in June and the Capitola Art & Wine Festival in September.  Other popular Capitola events are the Labor Day Begonia Festival, the Wharf to Wharf Race in July and Surfing Santa & the Reindeer in November.

Dining in Capitola

Nothing is better than dining in Capitola village with the sounds of crashing waves and local musicians serving as background music.  The Esplanade is the place to be for the liveliest Capitola dining and drinking experience – a scene that will stay alive well into the wee hours of the morning.  Some local favorites include Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria, Paradise Beach Grille, Pizza My Heart and Zelda’s.  Take the tiny “cable car” up to Shadowbrook Restaurant for a relaxed fine dining experience that will impress even the most discerning foodies.

Shopping in Capitola

After a few hours enjoying the Capitola Beach, shoppers can simply step from the sand onto the town’s famous Esplanade and up Capitola Avenue.  This is the main shopping area in Capitola, and it won’t disappoint.  Visitors can find everything from bookstores to surf shops to couture clothing boutiques to art galleries along this small street.  Some of the shoppers’ favorites include Big Kahuna, The Craft Gallery Annex and The Village Mouse.  The Capitola Mall is an enclosed shopping center that houses Macy’s, Sears and over 100 other shops and restaurants.