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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keep calm & get your ho ho ho on!!! Meet at 5pm at Katalina’s by the Sea @ 312 Capitola Ave. Be sure to bring your ID, cash and TIP […]
FLYNN CREEK CIRCUS RETURNS WITH THE NEW 2024 SEASON SHOW Internationally acclaimed Flynn Creek Circus returns to Capitola with a super star line up in their all new show, 'The […]
** Thank you to our 2025 Sip & Stroll Sponsor De Mattei Construction ** Sip local wines while enjoying the Fabulous Boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately […]
The event begins at the Community Room, then attendees are encouraged to take a stroll to the sculpture site at the corner of Wharf Rd & Stockton Ave after the […]
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 […]
Pick up the official GAME CARD at Capitola Candy Cafe. Find the eggs hidden at participating businesses. Once found, ask a staff person at the participating the business to stamp your […]
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 […]
** Thank you to our 2025 Sip & Stroll Sponsor De Mattei Construction ** Sip local wines while enjoying the Fabulous Boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately […]
“VDUBs in the Village”, an air-cooled VW event taking place in the Capitola Villiage. Capitola Village is a small seaside village that is located steps from the sand in Capitola, […]
CO-HOST: Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust HOST FISHERMAN: Hans Haveman | H&H Seafood GUEST CHEFS: The Outstanding in the Field Crew, Jessica Yarr | The Grove, Nick Sherman | Trestles, Kendra Baker | Penny […]
(Classic 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 […]
18th Annual Rod & Custom Classic Car Show Saturday, June 14, 2025 9am-5pm in Capitola Village Featuring Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, Roadsters, Customs and Classics – vintage to 1987 […]
(Caribbean Dance Music) 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 […]
(Funk & 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 picnic […]
(Rock & Dance) 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 […]
(Original Funky Fun) 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 […]
(Classic Rock, Soul & 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 […]
(R&B, Funk, & 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) 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 […]
(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 the […]
(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 […]
(Rock, Blues, Funk & R&B) 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 […]
Free movies at Capitola Beach Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is a 1989 American science fiction comedy film starring Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Marcia Strassman, and Kristine Sutherland. In the […]
(Top 40, Dance, 80's/90's Hits) 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 […]
Free movies at Capitola Beach The Garfield Movie is a 2024 animated comedy film based on the comic strip Garfield created by Jim Davis. Chris Pratt stars as the voice […]
Welcome to Capitola Plein Air! This November, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! Want to Get Involved? Join us for the 10th annual Capitola Plein […]
