We are OPEN – Come Play!
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
Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt
Capitola Sip and Stroll
Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show
Upcoming Events
Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CAFill Up Your Gamecard For Prizes! Download official GAMECARD HERE or pick up at Capitola Candy Company located at 205 Capitola Avenue in Capitola Village -Find the eggs hidden at […]
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Live Music with Ted Welty
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CABorn in Santa Cruz, California, Ted is a guitarist singer/songwriter and is best known as cofounder of 1990s alternative rock band Iguana Jive, founded while attending college at Cal-State Chico. […]
Live Music with Blue Lightning!
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAThe great Blue Lightning duo brings their talents entertaining you with Country, Rockabilly, Americana, Blues and more!
Live Music with Bonny June and Bonfire
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CABonny 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 Malakai & the Love Creek Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAMalakai and the band bring their eclectic sounds doing amazing originals; Grateful Dead, Dire Straits, Bob Marley and Stevie Nicks. Enjoy their unique sound as they perform, Rock, Country, Reggae […]
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Live Music with Fabulous Johnson
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAEnjoy this unique evening with the amazing talents of Vinny Johnson and Johnny Fabulous!
Thirsty Thursday Trivia
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CAEvery 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 with Chicago Bill and the Next Blues Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAThe Next Blues Band, formed in 1991 by Chicago native Bill Bouchard, will bring their incredible brand of Blues for your listening and dancing pleasure! John Bill and his talented […]
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Live Music with The Messiahs
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAn 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 Toby Gray & T Bone Mojo Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CACool 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 Nomad
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CADave “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 […]
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Live Music with the Johnny G Invitational JAM
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAJoin John Gullic on the 3rd Thursday of the month - he invites various local musicians to JAM and provide awesome dance tunes and a good time! Always fun, always […]
Thirsty Thursday Trivia
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CAEvery 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 with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAVinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll.
Live Music with Rio Road
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CARio 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 […]
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Live Music with Toby Gray and T-Bone Mojo – Cork and Fork’s 6th Anniversary!
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CACome and celebrate Cork and Fork's 6th anniversary! Cool and groovin’ with hundreds of your favorite songs and fun heartfelt originals. T Bone Mojo Dance Band featuring Fuzzy Oxendine, Cameron […]
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Thirsty Thursday Trivia
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CAEvery 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 with the Beach Cowboys
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CASammy 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 Bonny June and Bonfire
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CABonny 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 Ted Welty, Fundraiser for Krissy
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAs you may know, Krissy, Ted Welty’s beautiful partner was in a terrible car accident last year. Krissy's recovery is long and slow, several surgeries and physical therapy so she […]
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Live Music with Big Bad Wolf
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAHailing 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 Sip and Stroll
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CAEnjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $40 and includes: – Capitola Village Sip & Stroll […]
Live Music with Chicago Bill and the Next Blues Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAThe Next Blues Band, formed in 1991 by Chicago native Bill Bouchard, will bring their incredible brand of Blues for your listening and dancing pleasure! John Bill and his talented […]
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Live Music with the Johnny G Invitational JAM
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAJoin John Gullic on the 3rd Thursday of the month - he invites various local musicians to JAM and provide awesome dance tunes and a good time! Always fun, always […]
Thirsty Thursday Trivia
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CAEvery 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 with Toby Gray & T Bone Mojo Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CACool 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, […]
Surfer’s Path 1/2 Marathon – Santa Cruz to Capitola Village & back
Santa Cruz Boardwalk to Capitola Wharf Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CAThe Surfers Path Half Marathon consists of a 13.1 mile run from Santa Cruz to Capitola and back. The event starts at the legendary Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and travels […]
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Live Music with Rio Road
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CARio 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 the Vinny Johnson Blues Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAVinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll.
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Thirsty Thursday Trivia
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CAEvery 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 […]
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Live Music with the Beach Cowboys
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CASammy 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 […]
Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA16th 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 […]
Mr. Toot’s Open House & Book Signing
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CAJoin us at Mr. Toot’s Coffeehouse for an open house and book signing with local author Russ Rogers. Russ, a resident of Capitola Village and a regular at Capitola Beach, […]
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Live Music with the Johnny G Invitational JAM
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAJoin John Gullic on the 3rd Thursday of the month - he invites various local musicians to JAM and provide awesome dance tunes and a good time! Always fun, always […]
Live Music with Toby Gray & T Bone Mojo Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CACool 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, […]
OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAAwesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]
Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band
Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CAVinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll.
40th ANNUAL CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL
Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CAJoin 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, […]