GET INVOLVED Help to preserve and maintain the coastal beauty of Capitola. Join us for a beach cleanup the first Saturday of every month at 9am at Esplanade park. Are you passionate about Capitola? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find […]
GET INVOLVED Help to preserve and maintain the coastal beauty of Capitola. Join us for a beach cleanup the first Saturday of every month at 9am at Esplanade park. Are you passionate about Capitola? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find […]
FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! SHARK TALE The sea underworld is shaken up when the son of shark mob boss Don Lino (Robert De Niro) is found dead, and a young fish named Oscar (Will Smith) is found at the scene. Being a bottom feeder, Oscar takes advantage of the situation and makes himself look […]
FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! It’s the One That You Want In cult-classic Grease, fresh-faced Sandy and bad boy Danny find summer love at the beach. But when school begins and they discover they’re both at Rydell High, will they be able to keep their romance alive? With a rockin', rollin' all-star cast and an […]
(Soul, Americana) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday August 28th, and takes place […]
(Classic Rock, Funk) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday August 21st, and takes […]
(60's Style Original Soul) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday August 14th, and […]
(Funk/Dance/Jam) Space Heater is a Santa Cruz-based band with one foot planted firmly in the foundations of funk, while the other foot prefers a galaxy far, far away. With an expanding roster of sultry originals and the occasional cover song, you won't have much choice but to shake that thang.... Cole Berry - Drums Mason […]
(Old School, R&B, Soul, American Roots) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday July […]
(R&B, Funk, Soul and Blues) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday July 24th, […]
(Original Pop) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday July 17th, and takes place […]
(Contemporary Blues) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday July 10th, and takes place […]
(Blues & Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday July 3rd, and takes […]
(Rock / Reggae) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday June 26th, and takes […]
(Reggae Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday June 19th, and takes place […]
(Funcky Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6pm on Wednesday June 12th, and takes place […]
The Off The Lip Radio Show presents excellent San Francisco, California based band The Fell Swoop live in concert on Saturday Oct 30th at the Capitola Esplanade. The Fell Swoop is a San Francisco based 8-piece that gets audiences dancing by blending tight and funky rhythms, blazing horn lines, and soaring vocals into tasty pop […]
Welcome to the Wahine 10k/6k! This latest addition to the Surfer’s Path series features a 6.2 mile and 3.8 mile distance. The Wahine courses start and finish in Capitola Village and travel onto the Surfer’s Path, passing many of the world’s most famous surf breaks. The Wahine is a Celebration of Women through the Spirit […]
FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. (or dusk). All movies are shown on the bandstand stage in Esplanade Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring seating. Low back chairs and blankets are recommended. Considering bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants. No alcohol or dogs on the beach.
(Classic Rock) Bring chairs, jackets and the family to enjoy live music and the sunset! Visit our local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating. The music starts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday August 30th, and take […]
FREE MOVIES at CAPITOLA BEACH!! Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. (or dusk). All movies are shown on the bandstand stage in Esplanade Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring seating. Low back chairs and blankets are recommended. Considering bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants. No alcohol or dogs on the beach.
(Latin Rock) Everyday People is a dynamic and energetic 10-piece band from Salinas, CA specializing in the Classic Latin Rock sound. Influenced by Santana, Gloria Estefan, Malo, El Chicano, Poncho Sanchez, Azteca, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Kool & The Gang, Los Kumbia Kings and many other great artists who have come before […]
(Dance Hits of the 70's) The Billy Martini Show is Northern and Central California’s grooviest 70’s Dance Party Band. Using the party hits of the 70’s and authentic retro outfits, they will transport you back in time. The Billy Martini Show plays a mix of high-energy rock, funk, R&B, and disco, with tunes from The […]
(Original Funky Fun) HEY NOW...Because your booty was meant to bounce, Extra Large is the perfect soundtrack for ‘throw your hands in the air’ fun. Voted Best Local Band in Santa Cruz County nine times running, Extra Large splices together funk gyrations, Latin spice, fun-in-the-sun reggae, and classic California rock vigor. This veteran six-piece ensemble […]
(Blues) The DELTA WIRES is a big, rockin’ harmonica and horns blues band from the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area. They were Finalists in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge held in Memphis TN, and were voted “BEST LIVE BAND” Oakland/East Bay in Oakland Magazine’s annual readers’ poll, and also by the East Bay Express. The […]
(Reggae and Punk Rock) Pacific Roots is building their popularity by stirring the crowd in with their upbeat reggae jams thrown around with punk rock swells and solos, mixed melodiously to produce an original Cali based sound and vibe. The group has shared the stage with well known artists such as UB40, Steel Pulse, Tribal […]
(R&B, Funk and Acid Jazz) The Joint Chiefs are one of the most versatile and exciting dance bands currently performing on the Northern California music scene. Since their inception in 1990, The Joint Chiefs have built a loyal following based on their live performances as well as their wide range of styles and influences. Their […]
(Rock to Reggae to Bluegrass) With a style that touches from rock to reggae to hardcore and even a little bit of honky-tonk bluegrass. Growing up in one of California's premiere surf town's (Santa Cruz) Ribsy’s Nickel are no strangers to creating music that represents the California lifestyle. For over 18 years Ribsy’s Nickel has […]
(Soul, Blues, and Americana) Since the beginning of Alex’s music venture, he’s independently released 6 full length albums. Five of which are with The Live Again Band and one solo project that was recorded and produced by his good friend Adam Patterson with The Expendables, entitled “Shine”. Whether solo or accompanied with the band all […]
(Classic Rock and R&B) Tsunami is an “out-the-gate, on-your-feet”, rock-n-roll dance band! Comprised of 5 veteran musicians, they play high energy music with roots in 60’s to 90's Classic Rock and R&B. With many surprises! They won Best Local Band in the 2021 Santa Cruz Good Times poll. Tsunami cuts a new edge performing the […]
(Blues & Rock) From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., San Francisco based band Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues, rock, and Americana. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues and rock with […]
(Funk, Dance & Rock) JJive Machine habitually bends the rules, blurs the lines, and stretches musical boundaries. Their music takes listeners on a sonic rollercoaster that fuses elements of old-school funk, progressive rock, blues, and soul. Throughout their set, you can hear diverse influences such as The Meters, Jimi Hendrix and Trombone Shorty. Jive Machine […]
Shop, eat, drink and dance to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Capitola Esplanade Park with Broken English! Broken English is a high energy dance band that takes you on a Caribbean musical cruise you can't resist. Our music will transport you to white sand beaches with hot tropical pulsating rhythms. Their harmonious vocals and blend […]
Come join us for a great line up of musicians, including: 12:00pm to 1:30pm Jive Machine 2:00pm to 3:30pm Alex Lucero Band 4:00pm to 6:00pm Joint Chiefs with Tony Lindsay (of Santana fame) Donations encouraged. Beer (must be 21+, ID required) and T-shirts will be available for purchase. All proceeds will be donated to the […]
FREE MOVIES near CAPITOLA BEACH!! Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. (or dusk). All movies are shown on the bandstand stage in Esplanade Park. Bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants. Low back chairs, blankets and jackets recommended. No alcohol or dogs on the beach.
(Rock & Dance) All concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and take place at the Esplanade bandstand.
FREE MOVIES near CAPITOLA BEACH!! Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. (or dusk). All movies are shown on the bandstand stage in Esplanade Park. Bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants. Low back chairs, blankets and jackets recommended. No alcohol or dogs on the beach.
(Rock & Dance) The B-Movie Kings will play your favorite song before the night is done! Through the years the B-Movie Kings, named for founder Nick Adams' love for B movies like "Godzilla" and "Night of the living Dead", have been performing at favorite music spots from Carmel to San Francisco. If you're looking for […]
(Blues & Rock) From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., San Francisco based band Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues, rock, and Americana. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues and rock with […]
(Funk, Dance & Rock) Jive Machine habitually bends the rules, blurs the lines, and stretches musical boundaries. Their music takes listeners on a sonic rollercoaster that fuses elements of old-school funk, progressive rock, blues, and soul. Throughout their set, you can hear diverse influences such as The Meters, Jimi Hendrix and Trombone Shorty. Jive Machine […]
(Dance Hits of the 70's) The Billy Martini Show has many different looks from an entertaining, high energy 70's band, a hard rockin' band playing original tunes, a jazzy duo for a groovy feel, and even have a kick ass trio playing hits from the 80's & 90's! Come check out 70's hits on Wednesday […]
(Salsa & Latin) The Santa Cruz Latin Collective has its roots deep in the Latin rock and Afro-Cuban dance music genre with simmering rhythm-forward salsa, mamba, and brown-eyed soul influences. Lead guitarist, vocalist, and co-founder Oscar Estrella is an originating member of Sapo, the legendary Latin rock band that came out of the 1970s Chicano […]
(Soul & Americana) All concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and take place at the Esplanade bandstand.
(R&B, Funk & Soul) All concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and take place at the Esplanade bandstand.
(Contemporary Blues) Mike Hammar has been playing the blues up and down the state of California for the past 25 years. He and his band, The Nails, released their first album "Going Home" in the summer of 2004. Their album has received airplay on American Roots Music Radio in Norway, England, Germany, Belgium, Canada, and […]
(Classic Rock) The John Michael Band has been together since 2010. The band plays clubs from Santa Cruz, Monterey to Los Gatos and San Jose. They are an upbeat and versatile band playing Rock, Funk, Soul, Blues and Reggae. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and take place at the Esplanade bandstand.
(Original Funky Fun) All concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and take place at the Esplanade bandstand.
(Cover & Dance) All concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and take place at the Esplanade bandstand.
