August 19th - Twilight Concert: The Digbeats

Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset, featuring the Digbeats! The music starts at 6 p.m. at the Esplanade bandstand.

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August 26th & September 2nd: Dueling Pianos

Two talented pianists face off in a musical showdown full of crowd favorites, sing-alongs, and spontaneous comedy. 6pm to 8pm at the Esplanade.

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August 28th: Movies at Capitola Beach – Zootopia 2

Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. (or dusk) on the bandstand stage in Esplanade Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring seating--low back chairs and blankets recommended.  

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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. 

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Capitola Beach Co Surf Lessons & Rentals

Capitola Boat & Bait

Capitola Historical Museum

Capitola Wharf

Capitola Mercantile Arcade

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Bare Skin + Body

Capitola Village Massage

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  • Capitola Twilight Concert – The Digbeats

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

    (Oldies Dance Band Aficionados) 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 […]

  • Dueling Pianos

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

    Get Ready to Sing, Dance & Laugh Along! 🎤🎹 Capitola Recreation presents Dueling Pianos LIVE at Esplanade Park – an afternoon of high-energy, all-request piano fun you won’t want to […]

  • Movies at Capitola Beach – Zootopia 2

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

    Free movies at Capitola Beach Zootopia 2 returns to the bustling, animal metropolis where optimism meets complexity. Officer Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde reunite for a new case that pushes […]

  • Dueling Pianos

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

    Get Ready to Sing, Dance & Laugh Along! 🎤🎹 Capitola Recreation presents Dueling Pianos LIVE at Esplanade Park – an afternoon of high-energy, all-request piano fun you won’t want to […]

  • Movies at Capitola Beach – The Minecraft Movie

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

    Free movies at Capitola Beach The Minecraft Movie brings the blocky, open-world phenomenon to life in a story about creativity, survival, and unlikely heroes. When an ordinary group is pulled […]

  • 2026 Capitola Art and Wine Festival

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    Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United States

    The Capitola Art & Wine Festival is where creativity, community, and coastal charm come together. Hosted and organized by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce, this treasured annual tradition draws thousands to Capitola […]

  • Capitola Beach Festival 2026

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    Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United States

    Mark your Calendars! Enjoy the 2026 Capitola Beach Festival the last weekend of September, Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th. The theme of this year's festival is TOY TAKEOVER. […]