CAPITOLA BEACH CO. SURF LESSONS & RENTALS

Learn to surf in Capitola! We give regularly scheduled SUP & surf lessons. We rent surf boards, SUP boards, body boards, wet suits, umbrellas and beach chairs at our rental trailer in Esplanade Park.

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September 26th & 27th - Beach Festival

The 2026 Capitola Beach Festival is coming September 26th and 27th. The theme of this year’s festival is TOY TAKEOVER.

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October 11th - 2026 Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza

So pack a snack, bring your beach or camping chair, bring a friend and/or your family and head for Capitola  and enjoy the wonder, awe and majesty of the Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza.

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October 17th - Women on Waves 2026

Welcome to Women On Waves Contest, celebrating the magic that flows through mother nature and the sisterhood she inspires.

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October 25th - 2026 Capitola Village Halloween Parade

Calling all ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls…join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade!

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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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SPOTLIGHT EXPERIENCE

The Perfect Fall Day in Capitola Village: Sip, Stroll, Shop & Stay

The Perfect Fall Day in Capitola Village: Sip, Stroll, Shop & Stay

Looking for things to do in Capitola this fall? We have your Saturday planned. Fall in Capitola Village, California still comes with ocean views, walks along Capitola Beach, locally owned shops, waterfront restaurants, and plenty of reasons to spend the entire day by...

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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 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. […]

  • 2026 Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza

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    Capitola Beach Capitola, CA, United States

    Our format,” Said Marc Monte, “is working great! No selling tickets, no booths or vendors, no outside entertainment, Just fireworks for everyone to enjoy!” Capitola Village is the center of […]

  • Women on Waves 2026

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    Capitola Beach Capitola, CA, United States

    WOMEN ON WAVES SURF CONTEST AND OPEN WATER SWIM This year Women On Waves celebrates the stoke that lives within us all.  Stoke means something different to everyone. To us, […]

  • 2026 Capitola Village Halloween Parade

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    Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United States

    Calling all ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls...join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade!  Line up at 1:30pm in the lower Beach & Village Parking Lot 2 behind the […]