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.

Event Series Live Music with Leroy and Friends

Live Music with Leroy and Friends

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

Leroy and Friend's will feature a variety of rock, blues, country and Americana music. Featuring my friends including Rick Browning, Lorraine Krilanovich Trish Pate, Terry Eads, Fuzzy John Oxendine, Keith Wood and other surprise guests. Gonna be a fun show filled with wonderful harmony and good vibes and as always a great selection of wine […]

Free

Live Music with Ryan Price

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

Ryan is a master Looping Artist, and so much more. Seriously, he is amazing to watch and listen to LIVE. Mixed genres of music heard through the sounds of percussive and melodic string work. A perfect addition to the atmosphere we've created for you. Please come out and enjoy a fabulous Saturday Night. Local Live […]

Free Entry

Holiday Glass, Resin Nightlight Workshop with Brenda Villaneuva

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

November 17th: Holiday 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! You will be creating a Nightlight to take home with you. Make one for you or maybe make it as a gift. Come on […]

$30

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
Event Series Thirsty Thursday Trivia

Thirsty Thursday Trivia

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

Our Trivia is 3 rounds, all Multiple Choice.  Crafted by our own Doug Conrad and presented by Phil Gomez. Come out for a night of learning and laughter! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Starts at 6:30. Happy hour starts at 5pm, come in early to get your spot and your drinks! - Kitchen is open too! […]

Free Entry

KIckbackSmall Business BIG 12 Day Sale

Kickback 201 Capitola Ave, Capitola, United States

Kickback boutique presents our Small Business BIG 12 Day Sale in store and online at shop kickback.com. 10% OFF - 50% OFF EVERYTHING! The sale extends over 12 days, from Friday November 22, 2024 through Tuesday December 3, 2024. No stress added! Take advantage of in store pickup, free shipping on online orders over $40 […]

Live Music with Nomad

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

Singer-songwriter Dave "Nomad" Miller performs solo-acoustically at Capitola Wine Bar in Capitola Village, CA. Sharing heart-on-sleeve, travel-worn original songs as well as an eclectic variety of covers. Music is from 6-9 pm  Happy Hour is 5-7pm

Free Entry

Live Music with The Messiahs

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

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 guitars and sing originals, covers and There are a few originals, but they are mostly covers of songs that they “Snail-ize.”

Free

Live Music with Big Bad Wolf – Janell’s Birthday Bash!

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

Hailing from Aptos, in Santa Cruz County, California, Big Bad Wolf howls with a special off-the-beaten-path brand of tasty and danceable blues-based classic rock from groups and artists like Creedence, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Jon Hiatt, John Fogerty, The Hollies, and many more. A party with The Big Bad Wolf is always […]

Free

Live Music with the Levi Jack Duo

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 side of their music, “Cali Rock” if you will, all the while exploring their modern influences and contemporaries. Equal parts ambient rock, country-blues, psychedelia, […]

Free Entry

Paint & Sip with Shanna

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

Paint & Sip with Shanna Kuempel. Subject: Begonias Shanna will guide you through the process to make a unique painting. All supplies are provided to create your masterpiece. All we need is you Enjoy great company, tasty foods and a fabulous selection of drinks. $40- for the Painting Session Food and Drink Specials Available

$40.00

Live Music with Bad Dog

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

Bad Dog is BACK!!! Featuring Jefferson Hancock and Johnny G!

Free

Friday Night Live Music with Hunny Pot

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

Come enjoy a chill vibe with this returning duo performance (while sipping fabulous wines) at Capitola Wine Bar!  Hunny Pot: You might recognize them as they played here before under their own names. Diana Z is a local singer/songwriter currently living in Santa Cruz, California. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she has found her way to […]

Free Entry

Live Music with Malakai and the Love Creek Band

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

Malakai and the Love Creek Band will bring their eclectic sounds doing amazing originals; Grateful Dead, Dire Straits, Bob Marley and Stevie Nicks. Enjoy their unique sound as they perform, Rock, Country, Reggae and more!

Free

Live Music with Buddy Beach Trio

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

In the morning, come to see Santa riding the waves and landing in Capitola Village. Spend some time enjoying the ambience of lovely Capitola Village. To top off a perfect day, stroll over to Cork and Fork Capitola to listen to the Buddy Beach Trio and sip a beverage and enjoy tasty treats. Imagine... a […]

Free

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 to Café Rio (recently closed) and Highway 9 often called the River Road up to the San Lorenzo Valley. The band is propelled by the […]

Free

Saturday Night Live Music with Ted Welty

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

Your Saturday Night  just got better! We've added Live Music for you from Ted Welty. Enjoy a nice chill evening with some talented music with great company. Wine. Beer. Food. Fun. We've got it all right here for you! Ted Welty is in the house. Have you met Ted? If you not, then you need […]

Free Entry

Live Music with Jazz the Dog

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

Patti Maxine, Rick Zeek, and Rhan Wilson are Jazz The Dog - and together they play an eclectic mix of Americana inspired originals, re-arranged cover tunes, and off-the-cuff improvisations. They are eager to woof it up in Capitola! Come on over, pups, and howl with Jazz The Dog.

Free

Grand Opening: Out West & Studio About Her

Out West 110 Capitola Ave, Capitola, United States

Join Shannon and Dorothee on December 6th at 4pm as they debut their new shops on Capitola Ave: Out West Design Company (Clothing and more) and Studio About Her (Jewelry).

Live Music with Simon Santiago and Artist Reception with Shanna Kuemple

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

Start your Weekend off right - right here with Simon Santiago and Live Music! Back by popular demand! Really a great talent, fun songs, eclectic mix of music. A true treat for all. You're going to want to stay for the entire set! Simon just loves life. It comes out in his personality and music.  […]

Free Entry

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 debut album "112 in the shade." Since then Vinny has worked with many Santa Cruz and South Bay artists, including recording albums with "Carie and […]

Free

Keep Capitola Salty – Beach & Village Clean Up

Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States

GET INVOLVED Help to preserve and maintain the coastal beauty of Capitola. Join us for a beach cleanup the first Saturday of every month at 9am at Esplanade park. Are you passionate about Capitola? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find […]

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. 7th Wave puts harmonies to the chord! Great music selection. Professional performers for many years. Their love of music and entertaining a crowd shows through. Come Hungry - Kitchen is open until 9:00pm Come Thirsty - we've got a great collection for you to enjoy.

Free Entry

Live Music with Blue Lightening

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

Johnny G and Robin!! Blue lightning is a duo featuring Robin Randle Ellison on vocals and guitar, and John Gullic on guitar and vocals. They do rockin boogie country twangy American hillbilly foot stomping great music.

Free

Glass and Resin Christmas Tree Workshop with Brenda Villaneuva

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

December 8th: Holiday 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! You will be creating a Christmas Tree to take home with you. Make one for you or maybe make it as a gift. Come […]

$35.00

Painting Workshop

Studio About Her 110 Capitola Ave #2, Capitola, United States

Join us on Sunday, December 8th 2024 from 5-8pm.  Elevate your home with an artwork painted by you! Together with local artist Sierra Evans the store transforms into a fun space where you can express your creativity. The theme for this workshop will be 'Deck The Halls', where Sierra will guide you through how to […]

$70

Holiday Floral Centerpiece and Cocktail Workshop

Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United States

Want to elevate your holiday table with the perfect centerpiece and serve your guests an amazing cocktail? Well, this workshop is perfect for you! Join us for a fun night at the store to create your own stunning floating flower cloud and learn how to make an amazing cocktail your guests will talk about for […]

$88

Live Music with Chicago Bill and the Next Blues Band

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

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 Central Coast from San Jose to Santa Barbara for over 20 years.

Free

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 gifts the trio with her elegant voice and rhythms on percussion and guitar. Her voice has been featured on stage with the likes of Neil […]

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 town were the once a year springtime party in the founder's living room. Today things are different. Besides the original, and world famous, there are […]

Free

Live Music with The Messiahs

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

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 guitars and sing originals, covers and There are a few originals, but they are mostly covers of songs that they “Snail-ize.”

Free
Event Series Live Music with Leroy and Friends

Live Music with Leroy and Friends

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

Leroy and Friend's will feature a variety of rock, blues, country and Americana music. Featuring my friends including Rick Browning, Lorraine Krilanovich Trish Pate, Terry Eads, Fuzzy John Oxendine, Keith Wood and other surprise guests. Gonna be a fun show filled with wonderful harmony and good vibes and as always a great selection of wine […]

Free

Live Music with JADe and Special Guest Ted Porter

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

Judy Appleby Tracy and Deenie Rose bring their sweet voices and wonderful covers for your listening pleasure! Deenie and Judy continue to play a wide range of music - from the old classics, to rock, to folk and Americana - which has made them so popular in the Santa Cruz area. Joining them is the […]

Free

Live Music with Nick Hames

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

This Friday we've got a new musician to check out.  About Nick: Growing up in Boston, MA Nick Hames was exposed to live rock and blues music at an early age – watching his uncle perform in the local club and bar scene around Boston. Since becoming a social media guitar star and performing all […]

Free Entry

Live Music with Nomad

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

Dave “Nomad” Miller calls Santa Cruz, CA his home and continues to perform regularly, doing engaging solo-acoustic performances as Nomad and high-energy full band performances with Drifting Compass. The performances of both acts feature his original songs as well as interpretations of a variety of cover songs from across the genre map, mixing it up […]

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