Mercantile Arcade

The Mercantile Arcade is NOW OPEN in the heart of Capitola Village! We offer an affordable family-friendly environment to come in, play some games, and have a great time. Come see for yourself!

Address

115 San Jose Ave

Phone

(831) 818-9593

Email

“What I love most is morning walks on the beach collecting seashells all while taking in the tantalizing aroma of the sea!! Capitola Village is my favorite place on earth!!‬‬”

Rose Amadeo Etchison

“I love taking my family to the beach. My kids say the vacation we took to the ocean was the best vacation we've ever had!!! ‬‬”

Jennifer Parmenter Perry‬

“I love watching my son building sand castles and exploring the tides and creating memories of his own as I did when I was growing up visiting the village each spring and summer.‬‬‬” ”

Lorie Diaz-Liddicoat‬

“I love watching our son play on the beach... he loves running from the waves and seeing him so happy just melts my heart .”

Laura Lisa‬

“I love taking my two boys to the beach. It’s a great place for them to just be! Run wild, and enjoy. Day to day life is filled with rules and expectations but at the beach they can be in charge of their day. Just relax or run, swim, build a castle! Anything they can dream up.‬‬‬”

Shannon Cloud‬

“The Beach, the clean air, the view, the openness, the gift of seeing Dolphins or seals or whales if your lucky, the water on my feet, finding perfect shells or sand dollars (we still love that) and nice people... That's all for now.‬‬‬”

Dale Swanson‬

“Memories, ranging from being a little girl going to Capitola with my family, to a teenager driving there for the first time and hanging out with friends, to adult life with my hubby.... Each periods of time holds different but very special memories and just being in Capitola brings it all back‬‬‬.”

Sabrina Harris

“Capitola is where my beautiful monster and I go to relax, sit in the sun, listen to the sound of the waves, breathe in the ocean air... Nothing ‬‬
better than that!! It's our favorite place to go!!”

Wendy Bustamante

“I love the sound of the ocean waves. They are so calming and peaceful. Everything just fades away.‬‬‬”

Judy Jensen

“Love the beach here no matter the weather. Shorts and tees or Uggs and a sweatshirt... it is peaceful and relaxing. As soon as we hit the city limit sign, I feel the relaxation taking over!‬‬‬”

Annette Habeeb Robinson

“The lovely beach air and strolling through the village. Calm and happy place for me and my husband.‬‬‬‬”

Marilyn Clanton Pruett‬

“It has been awhile since I have been there, but the permanent feeling of sunshine warming my face, walks around town, and toes in the water of the quaint Capitola memory in my mind has never left me.‬‬‬”

Keri Meyer

“Beside the sand between my toes and the sound of the surf, I love the little beach Sunny Cove to the right of the wharf. The beautiful cliffs along the waters edge… Wonderful restaurants- Capitola is a taste of Europe!‬‬‬”

Janet Henzie

“I love finding the otters in the kelp beds and watching the surfers. Capitola is my favorite place in the world‬‬‬.”

Catherine Formusa‬

“Capitola has always held a special place in my heart. My family and I have spent a few days every summer enjoying the shopping and the beach in the village.‬‬‬”

Michele Johnson Cameron

“‬I love relaxing on the beach with my family and then going shopping around the cute village! I haven't been there in two years and would love to come again!!‬‬‬”

Ian Cameron

“I LOVE CAPITOLA VILLAGE as it is the most relaxing place in the area, with many quaint shops and restaurants as well Absolutely Beautiful!!!‬‬‬” ‬‬”

Barbara Smart‬

“There is nothing like the beach to restore your sanity, your spirit and your inner child. Problems disappear when you look at the ocean.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬”

Barbara Bassett‬

“My favorite Capitola memory is from last summer, playing my banjolele sitting on the rooftop of one of the village rentals with a glass of wine and my fiancé and loved ones‬‬‬.‬‬”

Han Marlene

“8 years ago my now husband and I spent the day in Capitola...drinking Toot's coffee, meandering along the beach, grabbing a slice at Pizza My Heart, then ending the day at Shadowbrook for dinner...where he proposed to me in the garden. 7 years of marriage, and 2 kids later, Capitola holds a very special place in our hearts. It's where our journey really began!‬‬‬‬‬‬”

Taryn Barker‬

“Seeing the look of sheer joy on our then-1 year old daughter's face when she stuck her toes in the water for the first time. Six years later, she loves to surf and boogie board at Capitola Beach.‬‬‬‬”

Gayle Pitman

“Spending our anniversary at Inn at Depot Hill, then waking up super early and walking the village. Getting coffee and a freshly baked croissant. We literally had the whole village to ourselves‬‬‬.”

Claire Knedler Menard

“Lots of great memories of Capitola, and will be making lots more. Love Capitola, Awesome people, sites, restaurants, hotels, beaches. Fun Fun Fun Great memories‬‬‬.‬‬”

Jeannie Graham Nyberg‬

“My favorite time was when my young son wandered into a store, in the village, put on some green frog rain boots and walked out with them. Sold. I remember so clearly that little boy of mine with shorts and frog boots on, proudly showing everyone. Now he's 15. Good times and great memories.‬‬”

Marta Dennis Bibica‬

“My husband and I just spent our 28th wedding anniversary in Capitola. The beach was wonderful. I would love to spend every anniversary there. My favorite spot on the coast!!!‬‬‬”

Debi Dains