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 Karin Phoenix and Tom Obamsawin

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

Karin and Tom bring a special combination of vocal brilliance and acoustic/electric guitar with their amazing style. Since 1976, Karin Phoenix has been a hometown favorite in Santa Cruz, arriving […]

Free

Live Music with John Michael – Irish Dancing

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

Born in Dublin, Ireland, John Michael has performed since the age of four at many venues and festivals from California to Ireland. He is an extremely versatile vocalist and performer […]

Free

Live Music with Alex Lucero, Sandbar Monday!

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

The amazing Alex Lucero is back at Cork & Fork! His velvety, gravel vocals and bass/ guitar playing transforms any room he performs. Alex blends the styles of his idols, […]

$5

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 Ted Welty on St. Patty’s Day

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

Super talented - always fun! The fabulous Ted Welty returns!!!!! We are open from Noon - 10pm. Music starts at 6pm.

Two Drink Minimum

Live Music with NoJoKen

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

Stormin' Norman Louis, Jojo Fox and Ken Kraft play a Great Acoustic Blend & Vocal Harmonies, Fun Tunes!

Free

Live Music with Glennie B, Spring Fling!

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

A local, and Cork and Ford favorite, Glennie has been playing, writing & recording music since he was about seven years old. Over the years he has performed with numerous […]

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 […]

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 […]

Two Drink Minimum

Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

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

Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll with his special guest friends!

Free

Live Music with Ted Welty

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

Born in Santa Cruz, California, Ted is a guitarist singer/songwriter and is best known as cofounder of 1990s alternative rock band Iguana Jive, founded while attending college at Cal-State Chico. […]

Free

Live Music with Blue Lightning!

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

The great Blue Lightning duo brings their talents entertaining you with Country, Rockabilly, Americana, Blues and more!

Free

Live Music with Malakai & the Love Creek Band

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

Malakai and the band 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 […]

Free

Live Music with Fabulous Johnson

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

Enjoy this unique evening with the amazing talents of Vinny Johnson and Johnny Fabulous!

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 Dave D’oh

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

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

Two Drink Minimum

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 Patti Maxine and Jazz the Dog

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

Jazz the Dog is the new name for an old band of musical friends: Rhan Wilson, Rick Zeek, and Patti Maxine. No, they don't play jazz, although they can be […]

Free

Live Music with Alex Lucero, Sandbar Monday!

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

The amazing Alex Lucero is back at Cork & Fork! His velvety, gravel vocals and bass/ guitar playing transforms any room he performs. Alex blends the styles of his idols, […]

$5

Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

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

Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll.

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 […]

Free

Live Music with Anthony Arya & Friends

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

Anthony Arya is a folk/rock performing and recording artist from Santa Cruz. In Fall 2018, at age 15, Anthony was a contestant on Season 15 pf NBC's The Voice. Since […]

Free

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 Broken English presented by Off the Lip Radio

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

Shop, eat, drink and dance to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Capitola Esplanade Park with Broken English! Broken English is a high energy dance band that takes you on a […]

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 Ted Welty, Fundraiser for Krissy

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

As you may know, Krissy, Ted Welty’s beautiful partner was in a terrible car accident last year. Krissy's recovery is long and slow, several surgeries and physical therapy so she […]

Free
Recurring

Live Music with Big Bad Wolf

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

Sip, Stroll and Enjoy Live Music with Glennie B

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

Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Enjoy live music with Glennie B at Cork and Fork!

Free

Live Music – John Michael sings Sinatra for Mother’s Day!

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

Born in Dublin, Ireland, John Michael has performed since the age of four at many venues and festivals from California to Ireland. He is an extremely versatile vocalist and performer […]

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 […]

Free

Live Music with NoJoKen

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

Stormin' Norman Louis, Jojo Fox and Ken Kraft play a Great Acoustic Blend & Vocal Harmonies, Fun Tunes!

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 […]

Free

Pie Pop-Up – With Nanci the Pie Lady

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

.....Did you say "Pie"? We certainly did. Nanci's Pie's are the best. Find her here during Happy Hour on Friday 5-7pm. Start your Memorial Day Weekend off Right! Get yourself […]

Free but you pay for pie

Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

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

Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll.

Free

Live Music with Glennie B

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

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

Free

Live Music with Jefferson’s Revival – CCR Tribute

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 Jazz the Dog

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

Jazz the Dog is the new name for an old band of musical friends: Rhan Wilson, Rick Zeek, and Patti Maxine. No, they don't play jazz, although they can be […]

Free

Live Music with Jazz the Dog

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

Jazz the Dog is the new name for an old band of musical friends: Rhan Wilson, Rick Zeek, and Patti Maxine. No, they don't play jazz, although they can be […]

Free

OPEN MIC NIGHT

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

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE

Live Music with Johnny Fabulous

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

Live Music with Dennis Dove and his All Star Band!

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

The Dennis Dove band, is one of the Bay Area's most dynamic and enjoyable bands, featuring top-level musicians and powerful vocals. The group's repertoire consists of exciting, danceable R&B/funk material […]

Free

Live Music with One Trick Pony – Paul Simon Tribute

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

Join us for an afternoon of Simon & Garfunkel songs, and Simon solo hits, with One Trick Pony (on tour!). Enjoy great food and drinks, and sing along to your […]

Live Music with Brent Pierce & Acid Grass Boys

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

Bluegrass/Americana band Brent Pierce and his Acid Grass Boys bring a fast paced fun show with something for everyone. Original music and classic country, rock, and bluegrass covers. Singer, songwriter […]

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