This Saturday we've got the talented Brian Fitzgerald Jazz Trio coming in. Recently noted as, "the best Jazz Trio in Santa Cruz County right now!" Come check out why! These […]
(Classic Rock, Soul & Funk) 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 […]
Your Friday 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. […]
Come enjoy a chill vibe with this returning duo performance (while sipping fabulous wines) at Capitola Wine Bar! You might recognize these talented gems as they played here before. Diana […]
(R&B, Funk, & Soul) 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 […]
Paint & Sip with Shanna Kuempel Subject: Your Pet Shanna will guide you through the process to paint your pet. She can work off of a photo that you give […]
Andy Fuhrman is one of the best local talents Santa Cruz has to offer. He brings his Brooklyn background with him to all his shows. Whether he is singing doo-wop […]
Back by popular demand...... We've got Billy Reese coming in for a Session. A long time Santa Cruz local, Billy Reese is a multi-instrumentalist playing an eclectic mix of rock, folk, […]
Race Day Info START TIME: 8:00am (sharp!) LOCATION: The Wharf to Wharf Race starts on Portola Drive near 30th Avenue and finishes at the Capitola Wharf (Wharf Rd. & Cliff […]
Treat yourself to a Mimosa or Two - or Make it a Double and keep the Capitola Wine Bar Logo Glass! Let the Traditions Continue!!!!! Open Early just for you […]
(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 […]
Every First and Third Thursday of the month we host trivia. Game starts at 6:30. Play one, two or all three rounds. Winners for each round and overall. Not always […]
Looking for something fun to do with your evening? How about creating your own custom blended bottle of wine? We will have a selection of wines for you to chose […]
Looking for a way to volunteer? Who is excited for our next beach clean up? Furry friends welcome! 🐾 Join us July 6th at 9 AM for our monthly beach […]
BOOGIE ON THE WHARF Hosted by the City of Capitola Dance • DJ • Ocean Breeze 3pm–5pm PM Sundays: August 3, September 7, September 21 Capitola Wharf Music by DJ […]
(Blues) 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 […]
(Reggae 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 […]
(Rock, Blues, Funk & R&B) 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 […]
Brett Fowler is a talented singer and guitarist who has been an integral part of the Santa Cruz County music scene for over 10 years. With a versatile background, he […]
Free movies at Capitola Beach Honey, I Shrunk the Kids is a 1989 American science fiction comedy film starring Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Marcia Strassman, and Kristine Sutherland. In the […]
Welcome to the Capitola 10k, a 6.2-mile and 3.8 mile run/walk that starting in the heart of Capitola Village. The scenic route takes participants through vibrant Pleasure Point and along […]
(Top 40, Dance, 80's/90's Hits) 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 […]
Brett Fowler is a talented singer and guitarist who has been an integral part of the Santa Cruz County music scene for over 10 years. With a versatile background, he […]
Papiba Godinho is a Brazilian guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as the founder of one of Santa Cruz’s most beloved local bands, SambaDá. For over 30 years, he has […]
Looking for a way to volunteer? Who is excited for our next beach clean up? Furry friends welcome! 🐾 Join us July 6th at 9 AM for our monthly beach […]
Palm Isle Trading is thrilled to announce we’re bringing our globally sourced, island-inspired collection to California for an exclusive pop-up event! Join us at the chic new Cocoa Vino in […]
BOOGIE ON THE WHARF Hosted by the City of Capitola Dance • DJ • Ocean Breeze 3pm–5pm PM Sundays: August 3, September 7, September 21 Capitola Wharf Music by DJ […]
Free movies at Capitola Beach The Garfield Movie is a 2024 animated comedy film based on the comic strip Garfield created by Jim Davis. Chris Pratt stars as the voice […]
42 years celebrating art, culture, wine, music, dance, and good vibes in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola Village. September 13th 10:00am to 6:00pm September 14th 10:00am to 5:00pm Stroll […]
On September 18th, the 2025 Get Hooked Dinner Series comes to Pete’s Capitola. These one of a kind events connect diners with the hardworking men and women who harvest Monterey […]
BOOGIE ON THE WHARF Hosted by the City of Capitola Dance • DJ • Ocean Breeze 3pm–5pm PM Sundays: August 3, September 7, September 21 Capitola Wharf Music by DJ […]
Come enjoy and relax with a Venetian-Inspired paint night with local artist Pete Colom. Everyone is welcome!
RACE DATE: September 27, 2025 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 […]
Mark your Calendars! Enjoy the 2025 Capitola Beach Festival the last weekend of September, Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th. The theme of this year's festival is VACATION SNAPSHOTS. […]
MERMAID TRI & DU The Mermaid Tri & Du Capitola is one of the best all women triathlons on the West Coast. The event features an ocean swim in the […]
Looking for a way to volunteer? Who is excited for our next beach clean up? Furry friends welcome! 🐾 Join us July 6th at 9 AM for our monthly beach […]
Enter if you dare, for a night of crimson drinks and eternal fun. The darkness calls….will you answer?
Our format,” Said Marc Monte, “is working great! No selling tickets, no booths or vendors, no outside entertainment, Just fireworks for everyone to enjoy!” Capitola Village is the center of […]
Welcome to Women On Waves Contest! Our theme this year is: SEA HER IMAGE S- Support E- Encourage A- Admire Our focus is on building a safe and uplifting community […]
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 […]
Every year on Halloween, dozens of women dress up as witches and glide along Monterey Bay on stand-up-paddleboards. In silhouette, their paddles look like brooms as they magically glide along […]
Looking for a way to volunteer? Who is excited for our next beach clean up? Furry friends welcome! 🐾 Join us July 6th at 9 AM for our monthly beach […]
Welcome to Capitola Plein Air! This November, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! Want to Get Involved? Join us for the 10th annual Capitola Plein […]
** Thank you to our 2025 Sip & Stroll Sponsor De Mattei Construction ** Sip local wines while enjoying the Fabulous Boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately […]
Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping local in Capitola Village on November 29th (and everyday). Now more than ever, small businesses need our support. Please join SBA and the Capitola […]
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus is coming to Capitola! Bring the family to welcome Santa to the shores of Capitola Beach! Santa will be riding the waves via Kayak for his […]
Looking for a way to volunteer? Who is excited for our next beach clean up? Furry friends welcome! 🐾 Join us July 6th at 9 AM for our monthly beach […]
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 […]
Join us for a magical day and evening at Capitola Village on December 6th, all day until 8 PM, for "Late Night Shopping in Capitola Village." This village-wide shopping event […]
Cookie Walk • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at most shops Trike-a-Pose Mobile Photo Booth • 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Esplanade Park Palm Tree Lighting & Community Caroling […]