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
A Bite of Capitola: Your September Foodie Weekend
Two days, plenty of stops, and absolutely no reason to rush. September might be one of the best times to spend a weekend in our village. The summer feeling is still very much alive, but the pace starts to settle…
A Bite of Capitola: Your September Foodie Weekend
Two days, plenty of stops, and absolutely no reason to rush. September might be one of the best times to spend a weekend in our village. The summer feeling is still very much alive, but the pace starts to settle just enough to make you want to stay awhile. And if your...
Featured Events
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2026 Capitola Art and Wine Festival
Capitola Beach Festival 2026
2026 Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza
Women on Waves 2026
Upcoming Events
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2026 Capitola Art and Wine Festival
FeaturedCapitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Capitola Beach Festival 2026
FeaturedCapitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesMark 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. […]
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2026 Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza
FeaturedCapitola Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesOur 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 […]
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Women on Waves 2026
FeaturedCapitola Beach Capitola, CA, United StatesWOMEN 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, […]