Treat Yourself

Find the perfect gift for you or a friend in one of Capitola’s cool boutiques, apparel shops, galleries, wine tasting rooms, surf shops, and more!

Stay a While

Come for the beach, sun, music and shopping–then extend your stay in charming and award-winning accommodations!

Feeling Hungry?

White table cloths or on the beach–Get great food, a variety of cuisine and unforgettable views all in Capitola Village.

Live Music with the Ukulele Club

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

The ukulele scene in Santa Cruz has really grown since the founding of the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz in January of 2002. Before that, the only ukulele events in […]

Free

Live Music with Just One More

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Back by popular demand: Just One More specializes in Classic & Contemporary. Inspired by many of your favorite artists. Happy hour 5-7 Live Music 6-9 Come for the Happy - […]

Free Entry

Live Music with Rio Road

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Ken Kraft and Randy Jones

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Ken Kraft; guitarist and vocalist of Snail, The Messiahs, NoJoKen, The White Album Ensemble and Bonny June & Bonfire, will be playing a special show with singer-songwriter Randy Jones. These […]

Free

Sunday Afternoon: Live Music with Paul Kent

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Join us for an afternoon of music at your favorite Wine Bar.  Paul plays heartfelt classic rock, country, pop and folk favorites - with occasional surprises of acoustic takes on […]

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Live Music with Glennie B – Kimmy’s Welcome Home Party

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Join us in welcoming Kimmy home from her European adventure! Glenn has been playing, writing & recording music since he was about seven years old. Over the years he has […]

Free

Open Mic

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!

Free

Live Music with Fabulous Johnson

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Johnny Fabulous brings music and laughter through stories and song. Weaving humor through his repertoire of classic standards, a bit of blues and Johnny’s original compositions, a large time is […]

Free

First Friday Artist Reception

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

First Friday Fun in the Capitola Village! Check out Capitola Wine Bar with Artist Reception 5-7, Live Music 6-9. Wine, beer, food, fun & Art! Anna Fletcher will be sharing […]

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Live Music with Simon Santiago

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Back by popular demand! Really a great talent, fun songs, eclectic mix of music. A true treat for all. We’ve got our Outdoor Dog Friendly Patio open too! Also tonight […]

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Live Music with Jefferson’s Revival

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Jefferson's Revival Creedence Tribute band plays CCR and John Fogerty hits that sound just like the real thing. Jefferson Franklin Hancock, guitar and vocals, Doug Wilmerton on drums and David […]

Free

Live Music with Buddy Beach

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Buddy is back for our 17th Annual Capitola Car Show weekend extravaganza! Come listen to the happy and fun ukulele Buddy Beach afternoon show. Always happy, always fun!!

Free

Anniversary Book Party for MOVE TODAY 365

Mr. Toot's 231 Esplanade #100, Capitola, United States

Can you believe it's been one year since Today launched? Celebrate with Russ Rogers at Mr. Toot's Capitola with Wine & Cheese. You can get a signed Hardback Anniversary Special […]

Live Music with 7th Wave

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Check out this gem. It's a trio of musical talent. It's their first time at your favorite wine bar. 7th Wave puts harmonies to the chord! Great music selection. Professional […]

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Sunday Afternoon Live Music with Poi Rogers

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Just in Time - Poi Rogers! About Poi-Rogers: "Somewhere in-between the tropical lounges of 1930s Los Angeles and the honky tonk beer joints of rural 1950s California, you'll find Poi […]

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Glass Resin Workshop with Brenda Villaneuva

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

June 13th: Glass Resin Night Light Artist Brenda Villaneuva will guide you through the process. Unleash your imagination and bring your ideas to life with this glass and resin workshop! […]

$30

Open Mic

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!

Free
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Thirsty Thursday Trivia

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Live Music With Kip Allert

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

He's Back! Kip Allert! Come enjoy a rocking good time! He is sure to play a song or two that you'll want to sing along too. Such a great talent […]

Live Music with Rio Road

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Vinny Johnson has been entertaining Santa Cruz music fans for over 2 decades - playing his own brand of funked up blues, rock and soul. In 2006 he released his […]

Free

Live Music with Levi Jack

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Founded in 2015 by long-time musical partners Marty Martin' (guitar and vocals) and Rich Thomas (lead guitar and vocals) of Corduroy Jim, Levi Jack brings out a more Alt Rock-Americana roots […]

Live Music with Ryan Price

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Ryan is a master of laying down his tracks and riding all over them! Serious, he is amazing to watch and listen to live. Mixed genres of music heard through […]

Live Music with Karin Phoenix

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Since 1976, Karin Phoenix has been a hometown favorite in Santa Cruz, arriving from Saint Louis, Missouri. “Phoenix Rising”, her local band, showcases her versatile styles of music. Her pleasing […]

Free

Live Music with Honey Moon Three

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Jerry Flores, Susan Sampson and Mark Hull enjoy the creative flow of their voices, musical tastes, and friendships into the Honey Moon Three’s blend of classic and modern acoustic based […]

Free

Live Music with the Ukulele Club

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

The ukulele scene in Santa Cruz has really grown since the founding of the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz in January of 2002. Before that, the only ukulele events in […]

Free

Crafting with Corks, the Flag Edition

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Date: June 27th We are going to make a Cork Flag just in time for 4th of July. We’ve got the corks, paint and the glue, all we need is […]

$10.00

Live Music with 7th Wave

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

7th Wave is a very musical, acoustic band composed of three lead singers. Each member is vocally featured and backed up to create very melodic three part harmonies. Cynthia Larson […]

Free

Live Music with Back Porch Boys

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

BACK PORCH BOYS return to Capitola Wine Bar this Saturdays. Singer RICH COWAN will be beltin' out the tunes and slidin' on the acoustic guitar while Virgil Thrasher honks and […]

Live Music with Buddy Beach and Friends

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Imagine... a singing surfer and a professional cellist and a sailor with a ukulele, meeting in Capitola, to discover together they could blend their styles to produce a beautiful sound […]

Free

Live Music with B-Movie Kings

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

The B-Movie Kings are a classic rock party band based in Santa Cruz, CA since 1997. Be sure to catch our show ... you won't be disappointed!

Free

Live Music with Sony Holland Duo

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

We are excited to have this duo's first time to Capitola Wine Bar. A very special evening awaits. From her bio: Through it all she's discovered that fans respond to […]

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Live Music with Jazz the Dog

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

We've got Jazz the Dog for you this Friday. Start your weekend right here! Featuring the most famous Patti Maxine. Jazz the Dog is the new name for an old […]

Live Music with Broken Shades

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Jewl Sandoval, a California native, has been rock'n the Bay Area and Santa Cruz for several years. He's written a number of blues tunes, produced three CDs, and has hosted […]

Free

Live Music with Ryan Price

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Your Sunday Afternoon's just got better! Ryan is a gifted improv musician. Making music on the fly! Seriously, he is amazing to watch and listen to LIVE. Mixed genres of […]

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Live music with the Djangatos – Gypsy Jazz

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Djangatos: taking Gypsy Jazz beyond the 20th Century! Traveling all the way from sunny Los Gatos California, Djangatos features music inspired by Django Reinhardt, a Gypsy Jazz Legend. You'll find […]

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Live Music – Open Mic!

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Join the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!

Free

Live Music with the Beach Cowboys

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Sammy Roye formed the Santa Cruz Beach Cowboys in 1998. They are a great bluesy Rock & Roll band; super vocals, fabulous horns, and musicianship. Sammy's first lesson was with […]

Free

Live Music with the Jefferson Hancock Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

The Jefferson Hancock Band plays heavy hits from the late '60s through the '90's with cover tunes from Alice Cooper to Alice in Chains. The band specializes in hard rock […]

Free

Live Music with Dave D’Oh

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

The super talented Dave D'oh performs this Friday. He brings his groovy tunes and his saxophone.  He lays down his own tracks, then he becomes the saxophone soloist. Fun tunes, […]

Volunteer: Monthly Village Clean Up

Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Bonny June and Bonfire

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Bonny June and Bonfire (Bonny June, Ken Kraft and Craig Owens) bring their "Americana-meets-Vaudeville" trio to Cork and Fork with original story-songs, dramedy and stellar vocals. A darn fun time!

Free

Live music with the Djangatos

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

Djangatos: taking Gypsy Jazz beyond the 20th Century! Traveling all the way from sunny Los Gatos California, Djangatos features music inspired by Django Reinhardt, a Gypsy Jazz Legend. You'll find […]