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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
(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, […]
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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
Join us four Fridays this summer for our Food Truck Friday Series. There will be yummy food, great music, and an awesome community. There will also be a Beer Garden! […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
(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, […]
Join us four Fridays this summer for our Food Truck Friday Series. There will be yummy food, great music, and an awesome community. There will also be a Beer Garden! […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Join us four Fridays this summer for our Food Truck Friday Series. There will be yummy food, great music, and an awesome community. There will also be a Beer Garden! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission is delighted to host the seventh annual Capitola Plein Air, juried art competition, exhibition, and sale. It is a FREE event, with […]
The Off The Lip Radio Show presents excellent San Francisco, California based band The Fell Swoop live in concert on Saturday Oct 30th at the Capitola Esplanade. The Fell Swoop […]
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 […]
Ho! Ho! Ho! Join us in welcoming Surfin' Santa to the shores of Capitola Beach on November 25th! Santa will be riding the waves via Outrigger canoe, rain or shine, […]
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 […]
Live Music with Colin Hamilton Jazz Trio Colin Hamilton brings with him Robert Whitmeyer from Djangatos. Also in the group is Marley Edwards and sounds like Tanner, the basist from […]
Keep calm & get your ho ho ho on—Dress in your craziest, zaniest holiday wear and join us in taking over a bevvy of bars in Capitola Village! Meet at […]
Flynn Creek Circus returns to Capitola with an all new show to dazzle for the holiday season! Witness their all-human circus spectacle under the big top tent at the Capitola […]
Oh my we love this time of year! Poi Rodgers 6-9pm Free yummy Hors d'oeuvres from our kitchen Our traditional Gift bags for guests...these are freaking awesome this year and […]
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 […]
