Location: Capitola
Top Things to do in Capitola
What to do and see in Capitola, California (CA): The Best Outdoor Activities
Capitola, just minutes south of Santa Cruz, is California’s oldest seaside resort town, and boasts a Mediterranean flavor. An esplanade winds around village shops and bistros, while picture-ready views from the Capitola Wharf create a relaxing atmosphere. Experience signature events like the Capitola Art & Wine Festival, Capitola Begonia Festival, wine tasting rooms, and shopping. Take a hillside “cable car” to dinner overlooking Soquel Creek, next to scenic gardens and waterfalls.
Restaurants in Capitola
1. Capitola Beach Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Learn to Surf & Stand Up Paddle in Capitola! We offer surf and stand up paddle (SUP) equipment rentals & lessons. Visit our boutique where we offer men's, women's & kids surf apparel, footwear, sunglasses & unique gifts!
2. Roam Fly Fishing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Roam Fly Fishing offers fully guided and instructional fly fishing trips in California. All equipment is provided and beginners are welcome! Both walk and wade trips as well as drift boat trips are available.
3. Capitola Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 409 reviews
Artsy, secluded spot close by, but away from the crowds of Santa Cruz
Reviewed By sonofdragon - San Jose, United States
Capitola Beach sits right at the shores of Pacific Ocean along Monterey Bay. It’s about half-a-mile drive from where we live in San Jose via CA 17 S route. Exactly right at the doorstep of Capitola Venetian Hotel, a quaint and colorful boutique hotel on the beach. Small it is but vibrant complete with restaurants, shops and entertainment throughout summer and special holidays. Low key. Feels like you belong. Family oriented. Dog friendly. Frequented by local tourists. Very much a quintessential California beach. A popular surf break and sunset romantic pastime. Walk atop the pier overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay and watch shorebirds, otters, surfers etc busy do their fun thing. Parking can be a problem despite fee for parking. Park free somewhere past Capitola Historical Museum and Fire station and walk. Not far and do able.
4. Capitola Surf and Paddle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Our shop is located in the heart of Capitola, we are Capitola's only SUP shop! we provide SUP lessons, SUP rentals with our quiver of stable and performance SUP boards. We have wetsuits, plus surfboard rentals! All lessons are provided by our expert instuctors trained in life and water safety!
5. New Brighton State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By sunclan - Santa Cruz, United States
I enjoy New Brighten State park a lot! Been there for camping many time, mostly when my children were young!
6. Further Outdoor
We rent and deliver high-end electric bikes and stand up paddle boards to you. Spend less time stuck in Santa Cruz traffic and more time enjoying the wonders of Santa Cruz County.
