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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!

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

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

  • Live Music with Billy Reese – The Acoustic Set

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

    You asked for it! Here you go! We've got Billy Reese coming in for a Session. Come find out what all the hub-bub is about. This guy is constantly out […]

    Free Entry
  • Live Music with Mark Kibort

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

    Back by popular demand: Just One More! Mark specializes in Classic & Contemporary, Inspired by many of your favorite artists, think John Mayer and Jack Johnson. A fun acoustic set! […]

    Free Entry
  • 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 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 […]

    Free
  • Pumpkin Carving

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

    Let's get that Pumpkin Carved! Our Annual Pumpkin Carving is back! Come out for a fun evening of creating a Jack O' Lantern of your own that you take home. […]

    $13
  • Live Music with the Billy Reese Band

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

    A longtime Santa Cruz local, Billy Reese is a multi-instrumentalist playing an eclectic mix of rock, folk, americana, country, and blues. He has spent the last several years performing with […]

    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 […]

    Free Entry
  • Live Music with Big Bad Wolf – Halloween Party!

    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, […]

    Free
  • Sunday Afternoon Live Music with Ted Welty

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

    Your Sunday Afternoon's just got better! We've added some Live Music for you. Enjoy a nice chill day with some talented music to ease the day. Wine. Beer. Food. Fun. […]

    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 […]

    Free
  • Live Music with Rio Road – Halloween Party!

    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
  • Spooktacular Halloween Soiree with Live Music by 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 (Diana Z&Jim Lewin) brings together worlds of rock, folk, reggae, […]

    Free Entry
  • Live Music with Dan Frechette

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

    Dan Frechette celebrates a wealth of song knowledge encompassing everything from oldies and classic Rock & Roll to Vintage Blues, R&B, Motown, Classic Country to Old Tyme, Woody Guthrie to […]

    Free Entry
  • Live Music with Malakai and the Love Creek Band

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

    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 the Joe Leonard Jazz Trio

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

    Joe Leonard has an amazing posse of friends that are extremely talented musicians, all itching for a chance to play. Let's see who Joe brings with him this time.  Look […]

    Free Entry
  • Wine Bottle Succulent Workshop with Brenda Villaneuva

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

    November 3rd, 3-5pm: Wine Bottle Succulent Garden Artist Brenda Villaneuva will guide you through the process. Discover the joy of creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind succulent Garden. Create for yourself or perhaps as […]

    $45.00
  • 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 […]

    Free
  • 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. Too good to not see this trio again!. 7th Wave puts harmonies to the chord! Great music selection. Professional performers […]

    Free Entry
  • 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 Kip Allert

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

    Kip, Kip!  - He's back! One of our favorites. He is sure to play one or two of your favorite tunes. You are going to want to sing along or […]

    Free Entry
  • Holiday Card Making Workshop with Lisa Diaz

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

    November 10th: Holiday Card Making Workshop Artist Lisa Diaz will guide you through the process. Discover the joy of creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind cards. Lisa will guide you through the process […]

    $30.00
  • Live Music with Glennie B

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

    Glennie B has been playing, writing & recording music since he was about seven years old. Over the years he has performed with numerous bands up and down the California […]

    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
  • Live Music with Vinny Johnson – Acoustic Blues

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

    Enjoy live music at your favorite local wine bar. As we curate fine wine, beer, food and art; you can also add music to that list! Vinny Johnson, ah...there is […]

    Free Entry
  • 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 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    $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
  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

    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 […]

    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, […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    $40.00