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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 […]

FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. (or dusk). All movies are shown on the bandstand stage in Esplanade Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring seating. Low back chairs and blankets are recommended. Considering bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants. No alcohol or dogs on the beach.

Join us to celebrate Ukraine’s vast culture and 32nd year of independence! UKRAINIAN ARTISTS & MERCHANDISE From fine arts, to embroidered shirts, and home decor - anyone can leave with a piece of art.​ UKRAINIAN DANCE PERFORMANCES We have a FREE 30-minute stage performance lined up featuring Ukrainian dancers across our community! ACTIVITIES FOR THE […]

(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. The music starts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday August 30th, and take […]

FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. (or dusk). All movies are shown on the bandstand stage in Esplanade Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring seating. Low back chairs and blankets are recommended. Considering bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants. No alcohol or dogs on the beach.

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, be inspired by local dance groups, and street performers. Charming Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste and an abundance of boutiques to […]

Join us for the CAPITOLA WHARF GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION as we rebuild & launch the Capitola Wharf Resiliency & Public Access Project with Capitola Mayor, Staff, & Community Speakers. Parking is available on Cliff Drive.

RACE DATE: September 23, 2023 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 […]

The theme of this year's festival is BEAUTY AND THE BEACH Mark your Calendars! Dates have been announced for the 2023 Beach Festival--the last full weekend in September, Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th. With the winter storm damage to the wharf, we will be unable to hold the Fishing Derby event. However, we […]

Capitola Wharf Raffle and Fundraiser is sponsored by Britannia Arms on September 27th. Raffle tickets are available now at the Brit for $25. The raffle will be ~8:00pm - need not be present to win! 100% of the raffle proceeds will go to the CAPITOLA WHARF ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (CWEP). Prizes include: 7 days on the […]

Come celebrate Oktober Wharf-fest on Saturday, October 14th, 12pm to 6pm, and help raise money for Capitola Wharf Enhancements Project! A portion of the proceeds from participating businesses goes to CWEP: Thank you to our sponsors!

Welcome to the Wahine 10k/6k! This latest addition to the Surfer’s Path series features a 6.2 mile and 3.8 mile distance. The Wahine courses start and finish in Capitola Village and travel onto the Surfer’s Path, passing many of the world’s most famous surf breaks. The Wahine is a Celebration of Women through the Spirit […]

Ready to soak in all the wonderful vibes from the female surfing and swimming community? Get ready to reconvene at Capitola Beach! Our theme this year is Sea Wonder… When we see you, we see a wonderful queen connecting with the ocean energy. The beautiful dance between you and the salty water. A unique experience […]

2023 Capitola Village Halloween Parade 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 […]