SAND, SURF, MUSIC & FESTIVALS
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 year-round, including the 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.
Featured Events
Featured
SantaCon is happening in Capitola!
Flynn Creek Circus Returns to Capitola
Upcoming Events
Live Music with Honey Pot
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesCome enjoy a chill vibe with their returning performance (while sipping fabulous wines😊🍷🎶) at Capitola Wine Bar! Diana Z is a local singer/songwriter currently living in Santa Cruz, California. Originally […]
Live Music with the Beach Cowboys
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesSammy 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 […]
Live Music with Colin Hamilton Jazz Trio
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesLive Music with Colin Hamilton Jazz Trio Colin Hamilton brings with him Robert Whitmeyer from Djangatos. Also in the group is Marley Edwards and sounds like Tanner, the basist from […]
Live Music with Bonny June and Bonfire
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBonny June and Bonfire (Bonny June, Ken Kraft and Craig Owens) bring their "Americana-meets-Vaudeville" trio to Cork and Fork with original story-songs, dramedy and stellar vocals. A darn fun time!
Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesVinny Johnson has been entertaining Santa Cruz music fans for over 2 decades - playing his own brand of funked up blues, rock and soul. In 2006 he released his […]
Spin Your Vinyl Here
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesSpin Your Vinyl Here We've been adding to eclectic collection. Pick out your favorite and we'll give it a spin. Or you can bring your own. Open Tuesday 3-9pm
Live Music – Open Mic!
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesJoin the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!
Live Music with the Ukulele Club
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Live Music with The Messiahs
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesAn 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 […]
SantaCon is happening in Capitola!
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesKeep calm & get your ho ho ho on—Dress in your craziest, zaniest holiday wear and join us in taking over a bevvy of bars in Capitola Village! Meet at […]
Live Music with Toby Gray and T Bone Mojo Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesCool and groovin’ with hundreds of your favorite songs and fun heartfelt originals. T Bone Mojo Dance Band featuring Fuzzy Oxendine, Cameron Logan, T Bone Mojo, Rick Hornbeck, Jim Greiner, […]
Wine Tasting with Pianetta Winery
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesSuper excited to announce that Caitlin Pianetta from Pianetta Winery Winery will be visiting us on Sunday, Dec 17 for a wine tasting experience! We'll be offering a special flight […]
Live Music with Blue Lightening
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesJohnny 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 […]
Spin Your Vinyl Here
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesSpin Your Vinyl Here We've been adding to eclectic collection. Pick out your favorite and we'll give it a spin. Or you can bring your own. Open Tuesday 3-9pm
Live Music – Open Mic!
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesJoin the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!
Flynn Creek Circus Returns to Capitola
Capitola Mall 1855 41st Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesFlynn Creek Circus returns to Capitola with an all new show to dazzle for the holiday season! Witness their all-human circus spectacle under the big top tent at the Capitola […]
Live Music with Johnny G and Friends
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesJoin John Gullic and Friends on the 3rd Thursday of the month - he invites various local musicians to JAM and provide awesome dance tunes and a good time! Always […]
Thirsty Thursday Trivia
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesEvery 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 […]
Live Music – Open Mic!
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesJoin the fun, local musicians for an evening of musical surprises and amazing talent!
Live Music with the Ukelele Club
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Live Music with Jazz the Dog
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesPatti Maxine, Rick Zeek, and Rhan Wilson are Jazz The Dog - and together they play an eclectic mix of Americana inspired originals, re-arranged cover tunes, and off-the-cuff improvisations. They […]
Live Music with the B-Movie Kings – Fundraiser for Tammi Brown
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesHelp us raise money for our local friend and musician Tammi Brown. We are donating 50% of all sales to help her fight cancer. If you’re looking for some new […]
Live Music with Rio Road -New Year’s Eve Bash!
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesRio 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 […]
Live Music with Bonny June and Bonfire
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBonny June and Bonfire (Bonny June, Ken Kraft and Craig Owens) bring their "Americana-meets-Vaudeville" trio to Cork and Fork with original story-songs, dramedy and stellar vocals. A darn fun time!
Live Music with Schoolcraft and Murray
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesSchoolcraft and Murray make acoustic music brimming with groove, harmony and wit. Their groove makes you move, their harmony makes you feel, and their wit makes you think. (If thinking […]
Live Music with Toby Gray and T Bone Mojo Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesCool and groovin’ with hundreds of your favorite songs and fun heartfelt originals. T Bone Mojo Dance Band featuring Fuzzy Oxendine, Cameron Logan, T Bone Mojo, Rick Hornbeck, Jim Greiner, […]
Live Music with the Captain and Messina
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesDoin’ the great duos and a whole lot more!” is the mantra for the band and do they ever deliver. Scott Slaughter (guitar) and Richard Schmidt (bass guitar) have performed […]
Live Music with Bonny June and Bonfire
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBonny June and Bonfire (Bonny June, Ken Kraft and Craig Owens) bring their "Americana-meets-Vaudeville" trio to Cork and Fork with original story-songs, dramedy and stellar vocals. A darn fun time!