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
A Village Built by Local Hands
In Capitola Village, every storefront tells a story—and together, they weave a tapestry of creativity, passion, and coastal charm. This isn’t a place of cookie-cutter chains or corporate sameness. Our streets are lined with locally…
A Village Built by Local Hands
In Capitola Village, every storefront tells a story—and together, they weave a tapestry of creativity, passion, and coastal charm. This isn’t a place of cookie-cutter chains or corporate sameness. Our streets are lined with locally owned boutiques, galleries, surf...
Featured Events
Featured
42nd Annual Capitola Art and Wine Festival
2025 Little Wharf 3-Miler
Capitola Beach Festival 2025
Mermaid Triathalon and Duathalon Capitola
2025 Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza
Women on Waves 2025
2025 Capitola Plein Air Art Festival
Upcoming Events
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 […]
42nd Annual Capitola Art and Wine Festival
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United States42 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 […]
2025 Get Hooked Dinner Series at Pete’s Capitola
Pete's Capitola 231 Esplanade, STE. 102, Capitola, CA, United StatesOn 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
Capitola Wharf 1400 Wharf Road, Capitola, United StatesBOOGIE 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 […]
Paint Night at Cocoa Vino
Cocoa Vino 312 Capitola Avenue, CapitolaCome enjoy and relax with a Venetian-Inspired paint night with local artist Pete Colom. Everyone is welcome!
2025 Little Wharf 3-Miler
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesRACE 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 […]
Capitola Beach Festival 2025
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesMark 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 Triathalon and Duathalon Capitola
Capitola Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesMERMAID 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 […]
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 Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza
Capitola Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesOur 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 […]
Women on Waves 2025
Capitola Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesWelcome 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]