(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 picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The Joint Chiefs Band is a premier dance band in […]
Paint & Sip with Shanna Kuempel Subject: Your Pet Shanna will guide you through the process to paint your pet. She can work off of a photo that you give us. She'll sketch it out then you'll paint your pet! Enjoy great company, tasty foods and a fabulous selection of drinks. $45- for the Painting […]
Andy Fuhrman is one of the best local talents Santa Cruz has to offer. He brings his Brooklyn background with him to all his shows. Whether he is singing doo-wop or country, solo or with his Fabulous Friends, you can be sure that if you are in his audience, you are guaranteed a wonderful time! […]
Back by popular demand...... We've got Billy Reese coming in for a Session. A long time Santa Cruz local, Billy Reese is a multi-instrumentalist playing an eclectic mix of rock, folk, Americana, country, and blues. Billy will put on an acoustic set for your enjoyment this evening. Live Music starts at 6pm Wine.Beer.Food.Fun!
Race Day Info START TIME: 8:00am (sharp!) LOCATION: The Wharf to Wharf Race starts on Portola Drive near 30th Avenue and finishes at the Capitola Wharf (Wharf Rd. & Cliff Dr.) in Capitola Village. PARKING: Traffic and parking can be a challenge, so plan on getting to Santa Cruz early. We recommend being in town […]
Treat yourself to a Mimosa or Two - or Make it a Double and keep the Capitola Wine Bar Logo Glass! Let the Traditions Continue!!!!! Open Early just for you runners! Kitchen is rolling, taps are flowing, Mimosas are going!!!
(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 the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. Are you ready to ROCK? TinMan performs the greatest CLASSIC rock dance […]
Every First and Third Thursday of the month we host trivia. Game starts at 6:30. Play one, two or all three rounds. Winners for each round and overall. Not always difficult, mostly multiple choice gives everyone a chance to shine. We've got great drinks and food to cover all of your needs. Come out and […]
Looking for something fun to do with your evening? How about creating your own custom blended bottle of wine? We will have a selection of wines for you to chose from to create your own custom blend. You'll be able to taste and create a custom blend of your choice. We provide everything for you […]
Looking 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 cleanup! Will you be there? WHEN : 1st Saturday of the month, 9AM WHERE: Esplanade Park WHY: We LOVE Capitola! *Garbage pickers and biodegradable garbage […]
BOOGIE ON THE WHARF Hosted by the City of Capitola Dance • DJ • Ocean Breeze 3pm–5pm PM Sundays: August 3, September 7, September 21 Capitola Wharf Music by DJ Sun Free Dance Lessons Each Date: – August 3: WorldDanz with Gina Garcia – September 7: Line Dance with Jeremy Pilling – September 21: Line […]
(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 beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The DELTA WIRES is a big, rockin’ harmonica and horns blues band from […]
(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 the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. Pacific Roots is building their popularity by stirring the crowd in with […]
(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 a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. Keep On Truckin’ Band is a tribute to the […]
Brett Fowler is a talented singer and guitarist who has been an integral part of the Santa Cruz County music scene for over 10 years. With a versatile background, he captivates audiences of all ages, making his performances enjoyable for everyone. Catch Brett live at Cocoa Vino, where his sets feature classic hits from the […]
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 film, a struggling inventor accidentally shrinks his and his neighbors' children to a height of a quarter of an inch. After being accidentally thrown out […]
Welcome to the Capitola 10k, a 6.2-mile and 3.8 mile run/walk that starting in the heart of Capitola Village. The scenic route takes participants through vibrant Pleasure Point and along East Cliff Drive, providing breathtaking views of the majestic Monterey Bay. Continuing on East Cliff, participants reach the designated turn-around point before retracing their steps. […]
(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 a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The Peelers are the San Francisco Bay Area's riveting […]
Brett Fowler is a talented singer and guitarist who has been an integral part of the Santa Cruz County music scene for over 10 years. With a versatile background, he captivates audiences of all ages, making his performances enjoyable for everyone. Catch Brett live at Cocoa Vino, where his sets feature classic hits from the […]
Papiba Godinho is a Brazilian guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as the founder of one of Santa Cruz’s most beloved local bands, SambaDá. For over 30 years, he has been performing throughout the Bay Area and beyond, sharing his original music alongside interpretations of iconic Brazilian artists such as Djavan, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and […]
Looking 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 cleanup! Will you be there? WHEN : 1st Saturday of the month, 9AM WHERE: Esplanade Park WHY: We LOVE Capitola! *Garbage pickers and biodegradable garbage […]
Palm Isle Trading is thrilled to announce we’re bringing our globally sourced, island-inspired collection to California for an exclusive pop-up event! Join us at the chic new Cocoa Vino in Capitola Village for an afternoon of shopping and bubbles! 🍾🥂 When: Saturday, September 6th | 2 PM - 6 PM Where: Cocoa Vino, 312 Capitola […]
BOOGIE ON THE WHARF Hosted by the City of Capitola Dance • DJ • Ocean Breeze 3pm–5pm PM Sundays: August 3, September 7, September 21 Capitola Wharf Music by DJ Sun Free Dance Lessons Each Date: – August 3: WorldDanz with Gina Garcia – September 7: Line Dance with Jeremy Pilling – September 21: Line […]
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 of the titular character, alongside the voices of Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, […]
42 years celebrating art, culture, wine, music, dance, and good vibes in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola Village. September 13th 10:00am to 6:00pm September 14th 10:00am to 5:00pm Stroll the Festival sipping exceptional wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains while admiring the artistic talents of over 150 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired […]
On September 18th, the 2025 Get Hooked Dinner Series comes to Pete’s Capitola. These one of a kind events connect diners with the hardworking men and women who harvest Monterey Bay seafood and the chefs that discerningly source and prepare their local catch. Members of our fishing community share their experiences on the water, and […]
BOOGIE ON THE WHARF Hosted by the City of Capitola Dance • DJ • Ocean Breeze 3pm–5pm PM Sundays: August 3, September 7, September 21 Capitola Wharf Music by DJ Sun Free Dance Lessons Each Date: – August 3: WorldDanz with Gina Garcia – September 7: Line Dance with Jeremy Pilling – September 21: Line […]
Come enjoy and relax with a Venetian-Inspired paint night with local artist Pete Colom. Everyone is welcome!
RACE DATE: September 27, 2025 START TIME: 8:00am Race Details LOCATION: The Little Wharf Race starts at the East Cliff Village Shopping Center (21511 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062) and finishes inside Capitola Village in the Capitola Esplanade. GETTING TO THE START LINE (Parking & Shuttles): Since the East Cliff Village Shopping Center (21511 […]
Mark your Calendars! Enjoy the 2025 Capitola Beach Festival the last weekend of September, Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th. The theme of this year's festival is VACATION SNAPSHOTS. Checkout the Schedule of Events page for more details.
MERMAID TRI & DU 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 Capitola Wharf, a relatively flat bike course, followed by a run on the ocean bluff overlooking Capitola Village. All participants receive […]
Looking 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 cleanup! Will you be there? WHEN : 1st Saturday of the month, 9AM WHERE: Esplanade Park WHY: We LOVE Capitola! *Garbage pickers and biodegradable garbage […]
Enter if you dare, for a night of crimson drinks and eternal fun. The darkness calls….will you answer?
Our 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 to […]
Welcome to Women On Waves Contest! Our theme this year is: SEA HER IMAGE S- Support E- Encourage A- Admire Our focus is on building a safe and uplifting community of like-minded, kind people who share a genuine love for surfing. Whether you’re here to compete, connect, or just enjoy the waves, you’ll find a […]
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 Senior Band. Line up begins at 1:30pm in the lower Beach & Village Parking Lot 2 behind the Capitola Police Department. Parade begins promptly at […]
Every year on Halloween, dozens of women dress up as witches and glide along Monterey Bay on stand-up-paddleboards. In silhouette, their paddles look like brooms as they magically glide along the water. Head out to the Capitola Beach and Wharf to enjoy a crisp fall morning and start your Halloween right!
Looking 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 cleanup! Will you be there? WHEN : 1st Saturday of the month, 9AM WHERE: Esplanade Park WHY: We LOVE Capitola! *Garbage pickers and biodegradable garbage […]
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 Air on November 3rd to November 9th Exhibition & Art Sale at New Brighton Middle School Auditorium on November 9th. Artists set up their easels […]
** 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 30 shops throughout the Village that will be hosting various wineries from the area. With the purchase of your ticket, you will receive a Capitola […]
Celebrate 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 Village and Wharf Business Improvement Area and celebrate small business contributions to our community by shopping at a small business on Saturday, November 29th. Small […]
Ho! 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 annual visit to Capitola Village, arriving at 12pm, to visit with all the kids. Once Santa lands on shore, he'll greet the crowd and head […]
Looking 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 cleanup! Will you be there? WHEN : 1st Saturday of the month, 9AM WHERE: Esplanade Park WHY: We LOVE Capitola! *Garbage pickers and biodegradable garbage […]
SOLD OUT: 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 6th from 11am to 4pm. Bring your registration with you to Capitola Candy […]
Join 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 offers a unique opportunity to explore local boutiques under the enchanting night sky. Experience the holiday charm of Capitola as each store opens its doors […]
Cookie 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 • 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Enjoy free instant photos at the Trike-a-Pose mobile photo booth. • 5:30 PM: Gather at Esplanade Park — the […]
SantaCon 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 from Katalina’s Boutique 😉), and join the Capitola SantaCon Crawl — because nothing says “holiday cheer” like cocktails, karaoke, and Claus-level chaos. Our Route to […]
Capitola Mercantile and Owner Peter Dwares present: UNCLE NATHAN'S DAY IS ABOUT GIVING DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN, THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE SOME FUN AND KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO LOVE AND SUPPORT THEM. You can provide by donating gifts or donations. Drop-off location: 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola Saturday December 13 at 10:00am to […]
‘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 cloaked commentary and gorgeous imagery. It wouldn’t be Flynn Creek Circus without irreverent comedy and thrillingsurprises. A troll, a goat, a shadow, a wolf... the […]
Join 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 to explore local boutiques under the enchanting night sky. Experience the holiday charm of Capitola willh several stores staying open late—perfect for picking out special […]