FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board. Take surfing lessons. Get a massage. Play beach volleyball. Grab a coffee and take a stroll on the Capitola Beach while looking for whales, dolphins or other sea life in Monterey bay. You have lots of options for both kids and adults when you are chillin’ in Capitola.
The Village is also home to a variety of popular events, including the Twilight Concerts, Capitola Art and Wine Festival, the Capitola Sip n Stroll, the famous Wharf to Wharf Race, Hot Rod and Custom Car Show and more…check out the event calendar below to make the most of your time in Capitola.
SPOTLIGHT EXPERIENCE
The Heart Of The Holidays Starts In Capitola Village
There is something special that happens when you choose to shop small. You feel it the moment you step into our village. The streets are colorful, the ocean breeze is soft, and every storefront is filled with creativity, care, and the work of…
The Heart Of The Holidays Starts In Capitola Village
There is something special that happens when you choose to shop small. You feel it the moment you step into our village. The streets are colorful, the ocean breeze is soft, and every storefront is filled with creativity, care, and the work of real people who pour...
Featured Events
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Surfin’ Santa Visits Capitola 2025
Late Night Shopping in Capitola Village
Capitola SantaCon 2025
Flynn Creek Circus – The Bridge
Holiday Late Night Shopping Week
Upcoming Events
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FeaturedSmall Business Saturday: Shop Small, Shop Local
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesCelebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping local in Capitola Village on November 29th (and everyday). Now more than ever, small businesses need our support. Please join SBA and the Capitola […]
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Surfin’ Santa Visits Capitola 2025
Capitola Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesHo! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus is coming to Capitola! Bring the family to welcome Santa to the shores of Capitola Beach! Santa will be riding the waves via Kayak for his […]
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Volunteer: Monthly Village Clean Up
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesLooking for a way to volunteer? Who is excited for our next beach clean up? Furry friends welcome! 🐾 Join us July 6th at 9 AM for our monthly beach […]
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Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk 2025
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesCapitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk Take a walk around historic Capitola Village and fill your box with delicious holiday cookies from participating stores! The Capitola Village Cookie Walk is a […]
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Late Night Shopping in Capitola Village
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesJoin us for a magical day and evening at Capitola Village on December 6th, all day until 8 PM, for "Late Night Shopping in Capitola Village." This village-wide shopping event […]
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Capitola Holiday Extravaganza: Palm Tree Lighting, Caroling and More!
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesCookie Walk • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at most shops Trike-a-Pose Mobile Photo Booth • 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Esplanade Park Palm Tree Lighting & Community Caroling […]
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Capitola SantaCon 2025
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesSantaCon Crawl: Slay Bells & Shots Edition! ✨🎅 Meet @ Katalina’s Boutique, 312 Capitola Ave @ 6:30pm for a sip of Champs and Shopping. Grab your jingle bells, throw on your Christmas best (preferably […]
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Flynn Creek Circus – The Bridge
Capitola Mall 1855 41st Ave, Capitola, CA, United States‘The Bridge’ is an authentic, original, child pleasing tale. Inspired by a wolf, Nordic Legend and the architecture of connection, ‘The Bridge’ is a freshly conjured visual feast sprinkled with […]
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Holiday Late Night Shopping Week
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesJoin us for a magical week of holiday shopping in Capitola Village from December 19th to 23rd everyday, all day until 8pm. This village-wide shopping event offers a unique opportunity […]
