FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board. Take surfing lessons. Get a massage. Play beach volleyball. Grab a coffee and take a stroll on the Capitola Beach while looking for whales, dolphins or other sea life in Monterey bay. You have lots of options for both kids and adults when you are chillin’ in Capitola.
The Village is also home to a variety of popular events, including the Twilight Concerts, Capitola Art and Wine Festival, the Capitola Sip n Stroll, the famous Wharf to Wharf Race, Hot Rod and Custom Car Show and more…check out the event calendar below to make the most of your time in Capitola.
SPOTLIGHT EXPERIENCE
June in Capitola Village: Summer Starts Here
Summer has officially arrived in our village, and we’re leaning into every moment of it. The days are longer, the sun is warmer, and the energy is high, from the shoreline to the shops. Whether…
June in Capitola Village: Summer Starts Here
Summer has officially arrived in our village, and we’re leaning into every moment of it. The days are longer, the sun is warmer, and the energy is high, from the shoreline to the shops. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape, gathering the family for Father’s Day,...
Featured Events
Featured
Capitola Twilight Concert – The Digbeats
Capitola Twilight Concert – Broken English
Capitola Twilight Concert – Joy & Madness
Capitola Twilight Concert – Extra Large
Capitola Twilight Concert – Sweet Voodoo
Capitola Twilight Concert – Joint Chiefs
Capitola Twilight Concert – Tin Man
Capitola Twilight Concert – The Delta Wires
Capitola Twilight Concert – Pacific Roots
Capitola Twilight Concert – The Peelers
2025 Capitola Plein Air Art Festival
Upcoming Events
DJ Kurtographer spins at the Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesOur Favorite DJ is back. Enjoy the perfect soundtrack for your evening created on the spot by DJ Kurtographer. We're turning up the vibes as our DJ spins some magic […]
Volunteer: Monthly Village Clean Up
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesLooking 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 […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Live Music with JADe
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesJudy Appleby and Deenie Rose have been singing together as the duo “JADe". Their song list includes beautiful ballads, easy listening music, country and rock tunes that are performed in […]
Live Music with Rocky Michaels
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIndie Singer-songwriter. 2020 CFAB 'Male Artist of the Year' With a number of new songs currently in the pipeline, Rocky is excited to continue tapping into his life experiences to […]
Capitola Twilight Concert – The Digbeats
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States(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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
2025 Capitola Rod and Custom Classic Car Show
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United States18th Annual Rod & Custom Classic Car Show Saturday, June 14, 2025 9am-5pm in Capitola Village Featuring Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, Roadsters, Customs and Classics – vintage to 1987 […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Capitola Twilight Concert – Broken English
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States(Caribbean Dance Music) 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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Capitola Twilight Concert – Joy & Madness
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States(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 picnic […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Capitola Twilight Concert – The B-Movie Kings
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States(Classic Rock + Party Band) The B-Movie Kings, with dynamic frontman Kevin Krilanovich, have fabulous lead & harmony vocals + killer lead guitar & rhythm section that will keep you […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Wine Blending Night – Every First Friday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesLooking 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 […]
Volunteer: Monthly Village Clean Up
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesLooking 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 […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Capitola Twilight Concert – Extra Large
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States(Original Funky Fun) 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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Capitola Twilight Concert – Sweet Voodoo
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States(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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Capitola Twilight Concert – Joint Chiefs
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States(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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Capitola Twilight Concert – Tin Man
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States(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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Wine Blending Night – Every First Friday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesLooking 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 […]
Volunteer: Monthly Village Clean Up
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesLooking 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 […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Capitola Twilight Concert – The Delta Wires
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States(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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Capitola Twilight Concert – Pacific Roots
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States(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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Capitola Twilight Concert – Keep On Truckin’ Band
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States(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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Movies at Capitola Beach – Honey I Shrunk The Kids
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesFree 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 […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Capitola Twilight Concert – The Peelers
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United States(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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Bottomless Mimosa Saturday
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBottomless Mimosas - always a great way to start a Saturday. They are available from 12-3pm, only $18- Only the finest of wine, so there's no pain, only fun! Stay […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Volunteer: Monthly Village Clean Up
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesLooking 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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Movies at Capitola Beach – The Garfield Movie
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesFree 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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Volunteer: Monthly Village Clean Up
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesLooking 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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Volunteer: Monthly Village Clean Up
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesLooking 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 […]
2025 Capitola Plein Air Art Festival
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesWelcome 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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Volunteer: Monthly Village Clean Up
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesLooking 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 […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]
Happy Hour at your favorite Wine Bar
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesIt's all about lucky number ~7~ We've got $7- House Wines We've got $7- Draft Beers We've got $7- Cheese plates Wednesday-Friday 5-7pm We have a rotating wine list as […]