location: about Capitola

where would you like to be? Capitola!

Capitola is a small coastal town on California's Monterey Bay. The town was pioneered in the late 1800's first as a lumber port and later as a vacation resort.

Capitola's beach is embraced between two cliffs in a river valley. The river, Soquel Creek, is the site of the annual Begonia Festival where flower laden floats grace the river for a weekend in September.

The Esplanade is a wonderful stroll in the village of Capitola, along a row of restaurants, historic homes and small shops passing by the vistas of Monterey Bay and the beach. In September the Esplanade hosts the Capitola Art & Wine Festival. A major shopping area less than a mile from the beach is located on 41st Avenue featuring malls and major retail stores. (information care of www.capitolachamber.com)

 

Restaurants

Here are some of the restaurants that we like to go to:

Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria 504 Bay Avenue Capitola, CA 95010 831-462-1200 FAX 831-462-6863 Bakery & Restaurant	Margaritaville Restaurant 221 Esplanade Capitola, CA 95010 831-476-6962 FAX 831-476-3025	Paradise Beach Grille 215 Esplanade Capitola CA 95010 831/476-4900 FAX 831/476-4185 California Cuisine	Shadowbrook Restaurant 1750 Wharf Road Capitola, CA 95010 831-475-1511 FAX 831-475-7664 Toll Free (800) 975-1511
Stockton Bridge Grille 231 Esplanade, Suite 102 Capitola CA 95010 831- 464-1933 FAX 831-475-9637 Full Service Restaurant	Wharf House Restaurant 1400 Wharf Road (at the end of the Capitola Wharf) Capitola, CA 95010 831-476-0636 FAX 831-476-0654	Zelda's 203 Esplanade Capitola, CA 95010 831-475-4900 FAX 831-475-4933	Paradise Sushi Restaurant 200 Monterey Ave., Capitola, CA (831) 464-3328

Beaches

The beaches in this area are beautiful, peaceful and full of surfers. Take a walk on the silky sand while you're here!

Capitola Beach
The Esplanade, Capitola
(831) 475-7300
Located in Capitola Village along the famous Esplanade which is lined with shops and restaurants. Walk along the beach to the Capitola Wharf. Open sunrise to sunset.

New Brighton State Beach
1500 State Park Dr., Capitola
(831) 464-6330
Towering cypress and pine provide a sense of isolation and privacy between campsites. Surf fishing, clamming. Camping, no RV hookups. Reservations required. Day-use fee. Open sunrise to sunset.

Main Beach/Cowell Beach
Beach St., Santa Cruz
(831) 429-3747 or (831) 429-3777
Santa Cruz invites sun worshippers to play volleyball or stroll along miles of sandy beach. Beachgoing wheelchair available in summer at Cowell Beach on first-come basis. Open sunrise to sunset.

Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz
(831) 423-4609
This 65-acre park hosts an overwintering population of Monarch butterflies. The beach has tidepools and a natural arch which gives the park its name. Open 8am to sunset.

 

Wineries

Armida Winery 103 Stockton Avenue Capitola CA 95010 462-1065 Winery Tasting Room

White Crane Winery 110 Capitola Avenue Capitola CA 95010 477-9911 Wine Tasting & Gift Shop

Bargetto Winery Martin Bargetto 3535 North Main Street Soquel, CA 95073 831-475-2258 FAX 831-475-2664

Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery 7099 Glen Haven Road Soquel CA 95073 465-9294 FAX 475-5060

Surrounding Areas

Beautiful Santa Cruz, Aptos, are nearby towns. Visit their Chamber of Commerce web sites for more information! Or visit the Visitor's Website for Santa Cruz County!

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For more information, visit the Capitola Chamber of Commerce. Or Email us!