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
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Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt
UCSC Graduation Weekend
Upcoming Events
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 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 with Big Bad Wolf
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesHailing from Aptos, in Santa Cruz County, California, Big Bad Wolf howls with a special off-the-beaten-path brand of tasty and danceable blues-based classic rock from groups and artists like Creedence, […]
Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesDownload the official GAMECARD *** HERE *** or pick one up at Capitola Candy Cafe. Find the eggs hidden at participating businesses. Once found, ask a staff person at the participating the […]
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 Malakai and the Love Creek Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesMalaki and his Love Creek Band will bring their eclectic sounds doing amazing originals; Grateful Dead, Dire Straits, Bob Marley and Stevie Nicks. Enjoy their unique sound as they perform, […]
Live Music with Billy Reece
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesA longtimeSanta 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 bands […]
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 […]
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 Honeymoon 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 Fabulous Johnson
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesJohnny Fabulous brings music and laughter through stories and song. Weaving humor through his repertoire of classic standards, a bit of blues and Johnny’s original compositions, a large time is […]
Live Music with Nomad
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesDave “Nomad” Miller calls Santa Cruz, CA his home and continues to perform regularly, doing engaging solo-acoustic performances as Nomad and high-energy full band performances with Drifting Compass. The performances […]
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 JAde
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesJudy Appleby Tracy and Deenie Rose bring their sweet voices and wonderful covers for your listening pleasure!
Live Music with the Music Makers Series
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesMUSIC MAKERS - Telling stories through songs. Highlighting our local singer/songwriters in special evening of music! Join Nomad, Glennie B and Sweet Marty as they share their songwriting magic!
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 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 […]
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 […]
Surfer’s Path Half Marathon
Santa Cruz Boardwalk to Capitola Wharf Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWelcome to the Surfers Path Half Marathon, an exhilarating 13.1-mile journey from Santa Cruz to Capitola and back. Commencing at the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the event embarks on […]
Live Music with Brent Pierce and Acid Grass Boys
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesBluegrass/Americana band Brent Pierce and his Acid Grass Boys bring a fast paced fun show with something for everyone. Original music and classic country, rock, and bluegrass covers. Singer, songwriter […]
Live Music with Billy Reece
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesA longtimeSanta 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 bands […]
Live Music with the 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 NoJoKen
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesStormin' Norman Louis, Jojo Fox and Ken Kraft play a Great Acoustic Blend & Vocal Harmonies, Fun Tunes!
Live Music with Leroy and Friends
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesLeroy & Friends features a variety of rock, blues, country and americana music. with friends - Rick Browning, Trish Pate, Terry Eads, Fuzzy john Oxendine and Keith Wood. Gonna be […]
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 […]
Live Music with Billy Reece
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesA longtimeSanta 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 bands […]
Live Music with Jefferson’s Revival
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesJefferson's Revival Creedence Tribute band plays CCR and John Fogerty hits that sound just like the real thing. Jefferson Franklin Hancock, guitar and vocals, Doug Wilmerton on drums and David […]
Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band – The Cork Turns 7!
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA, United StatesCelebrate Cork's 7th Anniversary! Vinny Johnson has been entertaining Santa Cruz music fans for over 2 decades - playing his own brand of funked up blues, rock and soul. In […]
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!
May 2024 Capitola Sip & Stroll
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesEnjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $45 and includes: – Capitola Village Sip & Stroll […]
2024 Capitola Rod and Custom Classic Car Show
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United States17th Annual Capitola Rod and Custom Classic Car Show Hosted by the Capitola Public Safety & Community Service Foundation Featuring over 280 Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, Roadsters, Customs and […]
UCSC Graduation Weekend
UC Santa Cruz 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCelebrate your UCSC grad with a stay in beautiful Capitola Village, just 20 minutes from the UCSC campus. After graduation festivities, treat the family to an amazing weekend shopping and […]
Capitola 10K/6K
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesWelcome to the Capitola 10k, a 6.2-mile and 3.8 mile run/walk that starting in the heart of Capitola Village. The scenic route takes participants through vibrant Pleasure Point and along […]