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
The 5 Best Places in Capitola for a Perfect Evening View
Capitola Village is one of those special places where the magic of the day lingers long after the sun dips below the horizon. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, watching the sunset in Capitola is an experience that stays with you.
The 5 Best Places in Capitola for a Perfect Evening View
Never waste any amount of time doing anything important when there is a sunset outside that you should be sitting under. Capitola Village is one of those special places where the magic of the day lingers long after the sun dips below the horizon. Whether you’re a...
Featured Events
Featured
41st Annual Capitola Art and Wine Festival
Movies at Capitola Beach – Shark Tale
CAPITOLA WHARF GRAND OPENING
Capitola Beach Festival 2024
2024 Capitola Plein Air Art Festival
Upcoming Events
Sunday Afternoon Live Music with Ted Welty
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesYour Sunday Afternoon's just got better! We've added some Live Music for you. Enjoy a nice chill day with some talented music to ease the day. Wine. Beer. Food. Fun. […]
Live Music with B-Movie Kings
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesThe B-Movie Kings are a classic rock party band based in Santa Cruz, CA since 1997. Be sure to catch our show ... you won't be disappointed!
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 Jefferson Hancock Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesThe Jefferson Hancock Band plays heavy hits from the late '60s through the '90's with cover tunes from Alice Cooper to Alice in Chains. The band specializes in hard rock […]
41st Annual Capitola Art and Wine Festival
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesJoin us at the Festival! Stroll the festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Enjoy live music, […]
Live Music with Buddy Beach Trio
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesImagine... a singing surfer and a professional cellist and a sailor with a ukulele, meeting in Capitola, to discover together they could blend their styles to produce a beautiful sound […]
Live Music with Chicago Bill and the Next Blues Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesThe Next Blues Band was formed in 1991 by Chicago native Bill Bouchard after his arrival in Monterey, California. The band has been delivering their brand of blues around the […]
Live Music with 7th Wave
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States7th Wave is a very musical, acoustic band composed of three lead singers. Each member is vocally featured and backed up to create very melodic three part harmonies. Cynthia Larson […]
Live Music with Billy Reese
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesA long timeSanta Cruz local, Billy Reese is a multi-instrumentalist playing an eclectic mix of rock, folk, Americana, country, and blues. He has spent the last several years performing with […]
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 Johnny G and Friends
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesRock, Country, Americana, Tex-Mex, Blues! Join Johnny and his amazing friends for an evening of fun music!
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 […]
Movies at Capitola Beach – Shark Tale
Capitola Village Esplanade Park Bandstand 120 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesFREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! SHARK TALE The sea underworld is shaken up when the son of shark mob boss Don Lino (Robert De Niro) is found dead, and a […]
Live Music with Honey Moon Three
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesJerry Flores, Susan Sampson and Mark Hull enjoy the creative flow of their voices, musical tastes, and friendships into the Honey Moon Three’s blend of classic and modern acoustic based […]
Live Music with Leroy and Friends
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesLeroy and Friend's will feature a variety of rock, blues, country and Americana music. Featuring my friends including Rick Browning, Trish Pate, Terry Eads, Fuzzy John Oxendine and Keith Wood. […]
Live Music with Broken Shades
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesJewl Sandoval, a California native, has been rock'n the Bay Area and Santa Cruz for several years. He's written a number of blues tunes, produced three CDs, and has hosted […]
CAPITOLA WHARF GRAND OPENING
Capitola Wharf 1400 Wharf Road, Capitola, United StatesJoin us to celebrate the grand opening of the Historic Capitola Wharf Help celebrate the restoration from the 2023 winter storm damage by attending the grand opening of the newly reinvigorated Capitola Wharf! There will […]
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!
Meet and Greet for Gerry Jensen for City Council
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesMeet and Greet for Gerry Jensen, Capitola Planning Commissioner and Candidate for Capitola City Council. Come meet Gerry, share what’s on your mind, and hear his vision for Capitola. More […]
Live Music with Rio Road
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 […]
Capitola Beach Festival 2024
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesThe theme of this year's festival is CELEBRATE THE GOOD TIMES: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE Mark your Calendars! Dates have been announced for the 2024 Beach Festival--the last full weekend […]
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 […]
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 […]
Paint and Sip with Shanna
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesPaint & Sip with Shanna Kuempel. Subject: May Flowers - Shanna will guide you through the process to make a unique painting. All supplies are provided to create your masterpiece. […]
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 John Michael
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBorn in Dublin, Ireland, John Michael has performed since the age of four at many venues and festivals from California to Ireland. He is an extremely versatile vocalist and performer […]
Mermaid Triathalon and Duathalon
Capitola Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesThe Mermaid Tri & Du Capitola is one of the best all women triathlons on the West Coast. The event features an ocean swim in the sheltered waters near the […]
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 Ten O’Clock Lunch Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesWe're a fun to watch, fun to listen to dance band with a sense of humor. We're all about the groove and the songs we love to share.
Live Music with 7th Wave
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United States7th Wave is a very musical, acoustic band composed of three lead singers. Each member is vocally featured and backed up to create very melodic three part harmonies. Cynthia Larson […]
Women on Waves 2024
Capitola Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesWelcome to Women On Waves Contest! This year we AIM TO CELEBRATE the unique and special magic that happens when we feel seen. OUR THEME THIS YEAR IS I SEA […]
Live Music with B-Movie Kings
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesThe B-Movie Kings are a classic rock party band based in Santa Cruz, CA since 1997. Be sure to catch our show ... you won't be disappointed!
2024 Capitola Plein Air Art Festival
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesJOIN THE FUN! Welcome to Capitola Plein Air! This November, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! ARTISTS - APPLY HERE BY AUGUST 1! Join us for […]
2024 Capitola Village Halloween Parade
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesCalling 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 […]
November 2024 Capitola Sip & Stroll
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesSip local wines while enjoying the Fabulous Boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately 20 shops throughout the Village that will be hosting various wineries from the area, […]
Surfin’ Santa Visits Capitola 2024
Capitola Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesHo! Ho! Ho! Join us in welcoming Surfin' Santa to the shores of Capitola Beach on Saturday November 30th! Santa will be riding the waves via Outrigger canoe, rain or […]