Capitola Village

Pick up the official GAME CARD at Capitola Candy Cafe. Find the eggs hidden at participating businesses. Once found, ask a staff person at the participating the business to stamp your GAME CARD. Fill up your GAME CARD for prizes.

Sip local wines while enjoying the Fabulous Boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately 30 shops throughout the Village that will be hosting various wineries from the area. With the purchase of your ticket, you will receive a Capitola Village Sip & Stroll logo glass and 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used […]

Join us for a magical week of holiday shopping in Capitola Village from December 19th to 23rd everyday, all day until 8pm. This village-wide shopping event offers a unique opportunity to explore local boutiques under the enchanting night sky. Experience the holiday charm of Capitola willh several stores staying open late—perfect for picking out special […]

SantaCon Crawl: Slay Bells & Shots Edition! ✨🎅 Meet @ Katalina’s Boutique, 312 Capitola Ave @ 6:30pm for a sip of Champs and Shopping. Grab your jingle bells, throw on your Christmas best (preferably from Katalina’s Boutique 😉), and join the Capitola SantaCon Crawl — because nothing says “holiday cheer” like cocktails, karaoke, and Claus-level chaos. Our Route to […]

Cookie Walk • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at most shops Trike-a-Pose Mobile Photo Booth • 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Esplanade Park Palm Tree Lighting & Community Caroling • 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Enjoy free instant photos at the Trike-a-Pose mobile photo booth. • 5:30 PM: Gather at Esplanade Park — the […]

Join us for a magical day and evening at Capitola Village on December 6th, all day until 8 PM, for "Late Night Shopping in Capitola Village." This village-wide shopping event offers a unique opportunity to explore local boutiques under the enchanting night sky. Experience the holiday charm of Capitola as each store opens its doors […]

SOLD OUT: Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk Take a walk around historic Capitola Village and fill your box with delicious holiday cookies from participating stores! The Capitola Village Cookie Walk is a fun, family-centered activity taking place in Capitola Village on December 6th from 11am to 4pm. Bring your registration with you to Capitola Candy […]

Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping local in Capitola Village on November 29th (and everyday).  Now more than ever, small businesses need our support. Please join SBA and the Capitola Village and Wharf Business Improvement Area and celebrate small business contributions to our community by shopping at a small business on Saturday, November 29th. Small […]

** Thank you to our 2025 Sip & Stroll Sponsor De Mattei Construction ** Sip local wines while enjoying the Fabulous Boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately 30 shops throughout the Village that will be hosting various wineries from the area. With the purchase of your ticket, you will receive a Capitola […]

Welcome to Capitola Plein Air! This November, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! Want to Get Involved? Join us for the 10th annual Capitola Plein Air on November 3rd to November 9th Exhibition & Art Sale at New Brighton Middle School Auditorium on November 9th. Artists set up their easels […]

Calling all ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls...join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade! Parade will be led by a Central Fire Engine with music from the Soquel High Senior Band. Line up begins at 1:30pm in the lower Beach & Village Parking Lot 2 behind the Capitola Police Department. Parade begins promptly at […]

Mark your Calendars! Enjoy the 2025 Capitola Beach Festival the last weekend of September, Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th. The theme of this year's festival is VACATION SNAPSHOTS. Checkout the Schedule of Events page for more details.

RACE DATE: September 27, 2025 START TIME: 8:00am Race Details LOCATION: The Little Wharf Race starts at the East Cliff Village Shopping Center (21511 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062) and finishes inside Capitola Village in the Capitola Esplanade. GETTING TO THE START LINE (Parking & Shuttles): Since the East Cliff Village Shopping Center (21511 […]

42 years celebrating art, culture, wine, music, dance, and good vibes in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola Village. September 13th 10:00am to 6:00pm September 14th 10:00am to 5:00pm Stroll the Festival sipping exceptional wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains while admiring the artistic talents of over 150 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired […]

Welcome to the Capitola 10k, a 6.2-mile and 3.8 mile run/walk that starting in the heart of Capitola Village. The scenic route takes participants through vibrant Pleasure Point and along East Cliff Drive, providing breathtaking views of the majestic Monterey Bay. Continuing on East Cliff, participants reach the designated turn-around point before retracing their steps. […]

18th Annual Rod & Custom Classic Car Show Saturday, June 14, 2025 9am-5pm in Capitola Village Featuring Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, Roadsters, Customs and Classics – vintage to 1987 – Vendor Booths, Music, Raffle, Trophies, and more. Watch these classic beauties cruise the coastline on Saturday morning from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk to Capitola. […]

CO-HOST: Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust HOST FISHERMAN: Hans Haveman | H&H Seafood GUEST CHEFS: The Outstanding in the Field Crew, Jessica Yarr | The Grove, Nick Sherman | Trestles, Kendra Baker | Penny Ice Creamery Piers and docks standing above the ocean swell make for fabulous dinner venues. On past tours, we’ve set the table on the Malibu […]

“VDUBs in the Village”, an air-cooled VW event taking place in the Capitola Villiage. Capitola Village is a small seaside village that is located steps from the sand in Capitola, Ca. We have reserved the village for the day to accommodate over 200 vintage Volkswagens to park throughout the streets of the village. We will […]

** Thank you to our 2025 Sip & Stroll Sponsor De Mattei Construction ** Sip local wines while enjoying the Fabulous Boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately 30 shops throughout the Village that will be hosting various wineries from the area. With the purchase of your ticket, you will receive a Capitola […]

Pick up the official GAME CARD at Capitola Candy Cafe. Find the eggs hidden at participating businesses. Once found, ask a staff person at the participating the business to stamp your GAME CARD. Fill up your GAME CARD for prizes.

The Surfer’s Path event offers both a 10k and 5k race, providing participants with an opportunity to engage in a scenic run or walk along the captivating coastline. The starting point is located on 41st Ave, at the gateway to Pleasure Point  where surf shops, restaurants, and the coastal ambiance converge, epitomizing the renowned surf […]

** Thank you to our 2025 Sip & Stroll Sponsor De Mattei Construction ** Sip local wines while enjoying the Fabulous Boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately 30 shops throughout the Village that will be hosting various wineries from the area. With the purchase of your ticket, you will receive a Capitola […]

Keep calm & get your ho ho ho on!!! Meet at 5pm at Katalina’s by the Sea @ 312 Capitola Ave. Be sure to bring your ID, cash and TIP YOUR BARTENDER. 5-6pm - Katalina’s by the Sea / Cork and Fork Wine Bar, 312 Capitola Ave 6-7pm - Capitola Wine Bar, 115 San Jose […]

Join us for a magical evening at Capitola Village on December 6th, from 6-9 PM, for "Holiday Nights: Capitola After Hours." This village-wide shopping event offers a unique opportunity to explore local boutiques under the enchanting night sky. Experience the holiday charm of Capitola as each store opens its doors late, providing exclusive offers, warm […]

Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping local in Capitola Village on November 30th (and everyday).  Now more than ever, small businesses need our support. Please join SBA and the Capitola Village and Wharf Business Improvement Area and celebrate small business contributions to our community by shopping at a small business on Saturday, November 30th. Small […]

Sip local wines while enjoying the Fabulous Boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately 20 shops throughout the Village that will be hosting various wineries from the area, with one shop hosting beer. With the purchase of your ticket, you will receive a Capitola Village Sip & Stroll logo glass and 12 two-ounce […]

Calling all ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls...join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade! Parade will be led by a Central Fire Engine with music from the Soquel High Senior Band. Line up begins at 1:30pm in the lower Beach & Village Parking Lot 2 behind the Capitola Police Department. Parade begins promptly at […]

JOIN THE FUN! Welcome to Capitola Plein Air! This November, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! ARTISTS - APPLY HERE BY AUGUST 1! Join us for the 9th annual Capitola Plein Air ! New Brighton Middle School Auditorium Artists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of beautiful […]

The theme of this year's festival is CELEBRATE THE GOOD TIMES: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE Mark your Calendars! Dates have been announced for the 2024 Beach Festival--the last full weekend in September, Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th. With the Wharf Re-opening soon, we are hoping to hold the Fishing Derby event again. The […]

Join 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, be inspired by local dance groups, and street performers.  Charming Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste and an abundance of boutiques to […]

Welcome to the Capitola 10k, a 6.2-mile and 3.8 mile run/walk that starts in the heart of Capitola Village. The scenic route takes participants through vibrant Pleasure Point and along East Cliff Drive, providing breathtaking views of the majestic Monterey Bay. Continuing on East Cliff, participants reach the designated turn-around point before retracing their steps. […]