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Rio Road is an eclectic quartet serving up an easy up-tempo mix of light rock, a bit of blues, and many popular tunes. The name was derived from a nod […]

A parade to celebrate Santa Cruz County's first State Champion football team, the Soquel High Knights is scheduled for this Saturday, January 13 and will include the Marching Band and […]

An offshoot of Santa Cruz's iconic rock band Snail, the Messiah's original melodies and hot guitar riff; Ken Kraft, Craig Owens and Bob O'Neill are the Messiahs. They play acoustic […]

The Next Blues Band was formed in 1991 by Chicago native Bill Bouchard after his arrival in Monterey, California. The band has been delivering their brand of blues around the […]

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 […]

The Surfer’s Path event offers both a 10k and 5k race, providing participants with an opportunity to engage in a scenic run or walk along the captivating coastline. The starting […]

Download the official GAMECARD *** HERE *** or pick one up at Capitola Candy Cafe. Find the eggs hidden at participating businesses. Once found, ask a staff person at the participating the […]

Welcome to the Surfers Path Half Marathon, an exhilarating 13.1-mile journey from Santa Cruz to Capitola and back. Commencing at the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the event embarks on […]

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 […]

17th 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 […]

(Funcky Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at […]

Celebrate your UCSC grad with a stay in beautiful Capitola Village, just 20 minutes from the UCSC campus. After graduation festivities, treat the family to an amazing weekend shopping and […]

(Reggae Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at […]

Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place on Sundays June 23rd, July 7th, July 21st and August 4th at Esplanade Park […]

(Rock / Reggae) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic […]

(Blues & Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic […]

Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place on Sundays June 23rd, July 7th, July 21st and August 4th at Esplanade Park […]

(Contemporary Blues) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at […]

Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place on Sundays June 23rd, July 7th, July 21st and August 4th at Esplanade Park […]

(R&B, Funk, Soul and Blues) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy […]

(Old School, R&B, Soul, American Roots) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and […]

Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place on Sundays June 23rd, July 7th, July 21st and August 4th at Esplanade Park […]

(Funk/Dance/Jam) Space Heater is a Santa Cruz-based band with one foot planted firmly in the foundations of funk, while the other foot prefers a galaxy far, far away. With an […]

(60's Style Original Soul) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a […]

(Classic Rock, Funk) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic […]

Welcome to the Capitola 10k, a 6.2-mile and 3.8 mile run/walk that starts in the heart of Capitola Village. The scenic route takes participants through vibrant Pleasure Point and along […]

(Soul, Americana) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at […]

FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! It’s the One That You Want In cult-classic Grease, fresh-faced Sandy and bad boy Danny find summer love at the beach. But when school begins […]

Join us at the Festival! Stroll the festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Enjoy live music, […]

FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! SHARK TALE The sea underworld is shaken up when the son of shark mob boss Don Lino (Robert De Niro) is found dead, and a […]

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the Historic Capitola Wharf Help celebrate the restoration from the 2023 winter storm damage by attending the grand opening of the newly reinvigorated Capitola Wharf! There will […]

The theme of this year's festival is CELEBRATE THE GOOD TIMES: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE Mark your Calendars! Dates have been announced for the 2024 Beach Festival--the last full weekend […]

The Mermaid Tri & Du Capitola is one of the best all women triathlons on the West Coast. The event features an ocean swim in the sheltered waters near the […]

Join us for a fun-filled Sunday on October 6th from 12-5pm! Enjoy an afternoon of live music from The 10 O'Clock Lunch Band*, delicious bites from Tacos el Jesse, Evil […]

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 […]

Welcome to Women On Waves Contest! This year we AIM TO CELEBRATE the unique and special magic that happens when we feel seen. OUR THEME THIS YEAR IS I SEA […]

Attention all First Responders! Retired and current. Registration for the second annual First Responder Surf Contest is now open.  We’re hosting a two division contest with 1st, 2nd and 3rd […]

JOIN THE FUN! Welcome to Capitola Plein Air! This November, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! ARTISTS - APPLY HERE BY AUGUST 1! Join us for […]

Veteran Surf Alliance is a Santa Cruz based nonprofit that creates fellowship and community among veterans through surfing, easing the transition between military service and civilian living. We accomplish this […]

Calling all ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls...join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade! Parade will be led by a Central Fire Engine with music from the Soquel High […]

Sip local wines while enjoying the Fabulous Boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately 20 shops throughout the Village that will be hosting various wineries from the area, […]

Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping local in Capitola Village on November 30th (and everyday).  Now more than ever, small businesses need our support. Please join SBA and the Capitola […]

Ho! Ho! Ho! Join us in welcoming Surfin' Santa to the shores of Capitola Beach on Saturday November 30th! Santa will be riding the waves via Outrigger canoe, rain or […]

Join us for a magical evening at Capitola Village on December 6th, from 6-9 PM, for "Holiday Nights: Capitola After Hours." This village-wide shopping event offers a unique opportunity to […]