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The Capitola Beach Festival's roots are the Capitola Begonia Festival. Join us Sept. 3 and 4 as we share memories of the 65 years of the Begonia Festival. Capitola City Hall and History Museum Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm Enjoy the historical memorabilia and short videos Music in Esplanade Park Sunday 3:00pm to 3:30pm […]

This duo comes back together from two separate acts here. It's sure to be a good time. Greg Wachala, the "East" has performed as a soloist. Robert Witmeyer,  the "West" is part of the dynamic group D'Jangatos. Together, this should be fabulous. Come check them out! Wine - Beer - Food - Fun!!!

Our new format,” Said Marc Monte, “is working great! No selling tickets, no booths or vendors, no outside entertainment, Just fireworks for everyone to enjoy!” Capitola Village is the center of restaurants and other visitor-serving businesses. Some of these businesses are voluntarily donating a portion of their sales for the day of the Fireworks Extravaganza […]

We are thrilled to be back, not one, but TWO days! (Gasp) That means, more time to surf & swim, more time to laugh, more participants to meet (we love making new friends), more hours to soak in all the good vibes from the female surfing and swimming community. Capitola Beach here we come! ​​Our […]

Ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls...join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade on Sunday October 30th! Line up begins at 1:30pm in the lower Beach & Village parking lot 2 behind the Capitola Police Dept. Parade begins promptly at 2pm. The Parade will head down Capitola Ave to San Jose Ave to Esplanade ending […]

Capitola Village and the entire County of Santa Cruz celebrate our small businesses on Small Business Saturday on November 26th and throughout the entire month of December. Small Business Saturday is held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and is a day that reminds us to shop at local small businesses. This year, come […]

Ho! Ho! Ho! Join us in welcoming Surfin' Santa to the shores of Capitola Beach on November 26th! Santa will be riding the waves via Outrigger canoe, rain or shine, for his annual visit to Capitola Village, arriving at 12pm to visit with all the kids until 3pm. Once toweled off, he'll settle in his […]

Capitola 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 fun, family-centered activity taking place in Capitola Village on December 3rd and December 4th from 12pm to 5pm. Bring your registration with you to Capitola […]

Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $40 and includes:- Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass- 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop- A map to locate which Village shops are hosting Be a part of the […]

Come join us for a great line up of musicians, including: 12:00pm to 1:30pm Jive Machine 2:00pm to 3:30pm Alex Lucero Band 4:00pm to 6:00pm Joint Chiefs with Tony Lindsay (of Santana fame) Donations encouraged. Beer (must be 21+, ID required) and T-shirts will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to the […]

Come dance the night away for a good cause! Dinner, Dancing, Beer/Wine, Lots and Lots of Fun! - Spaghetti Dinner specially prepared by Chefs Michael and Alexa Termini - Live music by the Little Big Band - Thank-you to our wine donors: 37th Parallel, Doon to Earth, Wargin, Valley Vista - Thank-you to our beer […]

Welcome to the Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k. This event covers a portion of the epic Surfer’s Path Half Marathon course. The distance is reduced but the scenery remains breathtaking! Participants are treated to beachfront and bluff views of the Monterey Bay along the majestic Santa Cruz County coastline. You travel the Surfer’s Path, passing […]

Fill Up Your Gamecard For Prizes! Download official GAMECARD HERE or pick up at Capitola Candy Company located at 205 Capitola Avenue in Capitola Village -Find the eggs hidden at participating businesses -Once found, have staff person at business stamp your GAMECARD -Stop by Capitola Candy Company to collect your prize between March 24 - […]

Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $45 and includes: – Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass – 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop – A map to locate which Village shops are hosting Sip and […]

The Surfers Path Half Marathon consists of a 13.1 mile run from Santa Cruz to Capitola and back. The event starts at the legendary Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and travels east along the coast. The route takes runners past the Santa Cruz Harbor, Moran Lake and Pleasure Point as it makes its way to the […]

IT’S TIME TO REBUILD THE CAPITOLA WHARF! Your input will help guide what improvements are made, such as lighting, historical signage, seating, enhanced public use, and art features. Join us for a community meeting on June 7th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center located at 250 Washburn Ave […]

16th Annual Capitola Rod and Custom Classic Car Show Hosted by the Capitola Public Safety & Community Service Foundation Featuring over 280 Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, Roadsters, Customs and Classics – vintage to 1987 – Vendor Booths, Music, Raffle, Trophies, and more. Watch these classic beauties cruise the coastline on Saturday morning from the […]

(Funk, Dance & Rock)  JJive Machine habitually bends the rules, blurs the lines, and stretches musical boundaries. Their music takes listeners on a sonic rollercoaster that fuses elements of old-school funk, progressive rock, blues, and soul. Throughout their set, you can hear diverse influences such as The Meters, Jimi Hendrix and Trombone Shorty. Jive Machine […]

(Blues & Rock) From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., San Francisco based band Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues, rock, and Americana. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues and rock with […]

Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place this summer on June 25, July 30 and August 13, 2023, at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. Browse quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists. This family friendly event is free and […]

(Classic Rock and R&B) Tsunami is an “out-the-gate, on-your-feet”, rock-n-roll dance band! Comprised of 5 veteran musicians, they play high energy music with roots in 60’s to 90's Classic Rock and R&B. With many surprises! They won Best Local Band in the 2021 Santa Cruz Good Times poll. Tsunami cuts a new edge performing the […]

(Soul, Blues, and Americana) Since the beginning of Alex’s music venture, he’s independently released 6 full length albums. Five of which are with The Live Again Band and one solo project that was recorded and produced by his good friend Adam Patterson with The Expendables, entitled “Shine”. Whether solo or accompanied with the band all […]

(Rock to Reggae to Bluegrass) With a style that touches from rock to reggae to hardcore and even a little bit of honky-tonk bluegrass. Growing up in one of California's premiere surf town's (Santa Cruz) Ribsy’s Nickel are no strangers to creating music that represents the California lifestyle. For over 18 years Ribsy’s Nickel has […]

(R&B, Funk and Acid Jazz)  The Joint Chiefs are one of the most versatile and exciting dance bands currently performing on the Northern California music scene. Since their inception in 1990, The Joint Chiefs have built a loyal following based on their live performances as well as their wide range of styles and influences. Their […]

(Reggae and Punk Rock)  Pacific Roots is building their popularity by stirring the crowd in with their upbeat reggae jams thrown around with punk rock swells and solos, mixed melodiously to produce an original Cali based sound and vibe. The group has shared the stage with well known artists such as UB40, Steel Pulse, Tribal […]

Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place this summer on June 25, July 30 and August 13, 2023, at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. Browse quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists. This family friendly event is free and […]

(Blues) The DELTA WIRES is a big, rockin’ harmonica and horns blues band from the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area. They were Finalists in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge held in Memphis TN, and were voted “BEST LIVE BAND” Oakland/East Bay in Oakland Magazine’s annual readers’ poll, and also by the East Bay Express. The […]

(Original Funky Fun) HEY NOW...Because your booty was meant to bounce, Extra Large is the perfect soundtrack for ‘throw your hands in the air’ fun. Voted Best Local Band in Santa Cruz County nine times running, Extra Large splices together funk gyrations, Latin spice, fun-in-the-sun reggae, and classic California rock vigor. This veteran six-piece ensemble […]

Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place this summer on June 25, July 30 and August 13, 2023, at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. Browse quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists. This family friendly event is free and […]

(Dance Hits of the 70's) The Billy Martini Show is Northern and Central California’s grooviest 70’s Dance Party Band. Using the party hits of the 70’s and authentic retro outfits, they will transport you back in time. The Billy Martini Show plays a mix of high-energy rock, funk, R&B, and disco, with tunes from The […]

(Latin Rock) Everyday People is a dynamic and energetic 10-piece band from Salinas, CA specializing in the Classic Latin Rock sound. Influenced by Santana, Gloria Estefan, Malo, El Chicano, Poncho Sanchez, Azteca, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Kool & The Gang, Los Kumbia Kings and many other great artists who have come before […]