Download the official GAMECARD *** HERE *** or pick one up 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 GAMECARD. Fill up your GAMECARD for prizes. For more information and participating businesses, click *** HERE ***
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 […]
Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $45 and includes: – Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass – 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop – A map to locate which Village shops are hosting Sip and […]
A parade to celebrate Santa Cruz County's first State Champion football team, the Soquel High Knights is scheduled for this Saturday, January 13 and will include the Marching Band and Drumline. The parade begins at 11am from Capitola City Hall. The parade route is down Capitola Avenue, right on Stockton Avenue, left on the Esplanade […]
Keep calm & get your ho ho ho on—Dress in your craziest, zaniest holiday wear and join us in taking over a bevvy of bars in Capitola Village! Meet at 5:30pm at 115 San Jose Ave in Capitola. Be sure to bring your ID, cash and TIP YOUR BARTENDER. 5:30-6:30pm-ish - Capitola Wine Bar, 115 San […]
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 2nd and 3rd from 11am to 4pm. Bring your registration with you to Capitola Candy […]
Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $45 and includes: – Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass – 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop – A map to locate which Village shops are hosting Sip and […]
The City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission is delighted to host the seventh annual Capitola Plein Air, juried art competition, exhibition, and sale. It is a FREE event, with hands-on art-making for all visitors, live music, and forty local and regional artists selling their works and competing for the top prize. Dozens of professional […]
2023 Capitola Village Halloween Parade 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 […]
Come celebrate Oktober Wharf-fest on Saturday, October 14th, 12pm to 6pm, and help raise money for Capitola Wharf Enhancements Project! A portion of the proceeds from participating businesses goes to CWEP: Thank you to our sponsors!
The theme of this year's festival is BEAUTY AND THE BEACH Mark your Calendars! Dates have been announced for the 2023 Beach Festival--the last full weekend in September, Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th. With the winter storm damage to the wharf, we will be unable to hold the Fishing Derby event. However, we […]
RACE DATE: September 23, 2023 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 […]
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 […]
Looking for a way to volunteer? Who is excited for our next beach clean up? Furry friends welcome! 🐾 Join us September 2 at 9 AM for our monthly beach cleanup! Will you be there? WHEN : 1st Saturday of the month, 9AM WHERE: Esplanade Park WHY: We LOVE Capitola! *Garbage pickers and biodegradable garbage […]
Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place this summer on June 25, July 30 and August 13, 2023, at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. Browse quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists. This family friendly event is free and […]
Looking for a way to volunteer? Who is excited for our next beach clean up? Furry friends welcome! 🐾 Join us August 5 at 9 AM for our monthly beach cleanup! Will you be there? WHEN : 1st Saturday of the month, 9AM WHERE: Esplanade Park WHY: We LOVE Capitola! *Garbage pickers and biodegradable garbage […]
Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place this summer on June 25, July 30 and August 13, 2023, at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. Browse quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists. This family friendly event is free and […]
Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place this summer on June 25, July 30 and August 13, 2023, at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. Browse quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists. This family friendly event is free and […]
Join us at Mr. Toot’s Coffeehouse for an open house and book signing with local author Russ Rogers. Russ, a resident of Capitola Village and a regular at Capitola Beach, will be introducing his new 5-part book series “Today”. The inspiration behind these books, no matter the makeup of your family, is to encourage families […]
16th Annual Capitola Rod and Custom Classic Car Show Hosted by the Capitola Public Safety & Community Service Foundation Featuring over 280 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 […]
Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $45 and includes: – Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass – 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop – A map to locate which Village shops are hosting Sip and […]
Fill Up Your Gamecard For Prizes! Download official GAMECARD HERE or pick up at Capitola Candy Company located at 205 Capitola Avenue in Capitola Village -Find the eggs hidden at participating businesses -Once found, have staff person at business stamp your GAMECARD -Stop by Capitola Candy Company to collect your prize between March 24 - […]
Welcome to the Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k. This event covers a portion of the epic Surfer’s Path Half Marathon course. The distance is reduced but the scenery remains breathtaking! Participants are treated to beachfront and bluff views of the Monterey Bay along the majestic Santa Cruz County coastline. You travel the Surfer’s Path, passing […]
Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea. Pre-registration is $40 and includes:- Capitola Village Sip & Stroll commemorative glass- 12 two-ounce pour tickets to be used as you shop- A map to locate which Village shops are hosting Be a part of the […]
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 3rd and December 4th from 12pm to 5pm. Bring your registration with you to Capitola […]
Capitola Village and the entire County of Santa Cruz celebrate our small businesses on Small Business Saturday on November 26th and throughout the entire month of December. Small Business Saturday is held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and is a day that reminds us to shop at local small businesses. This year, come […]
Join Katalina's by the Sea, Cork & Fork, Mijo's Taqueria, and Castagnola Deli & Cafe to celebrate Small Business Saturday! Come get your holiday shopping at Katalina's by the Sea while you enjoy live music next door at Cork & Fork. Mijo's Taqueria is passing out churros and Castagnola Deli & Cafe is passing out […]
ENJOY A SPECIAL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE STROLLING THROUGH LOCAL SHOPS AND BOUTIQUES WHILE SIPPING ON LOCALLY FEATURED WINES AND BEERS. 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 City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission is delighted to host the seventh annual Capitola Plein Air, juried art competition, exhibition, and sale. It is a FREE event, with hands-on art-making for all visitors, live music, and forty local and regional artists selling their works and competing for the top prize. Dozens of professional artists […]
Ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls...join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade on Sunday October 30th! Line up begins at 1:30pm in the lower Beach & Village parking lot 2 behind the Capitola Police Dept. Parade begins promptly at 2pm. The Parade will head down Capitola Ave to San Jose Ave to Esplanade ending […]
Join us again this summer for the Capitola Beach Festival! We are planning all the same events that have been so popular in past years: Saturday, Sept 24: Little Wharf 3-Miler Fun Run, Sand Sculpture Contest, Children's Art, Music at the Beach, Lighted Boat Nautical Parade Sunday, Sept 25: Fishing Derby, Horseshoes on the Sand, Chalk […]
Stroll the Festival sipping exceptional wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired by local dance groups and street performers. The festival is Admission Free! Wine tasting requires the purchase of a 2022 festival glass ($15) and tasting tokens. Tastings vary based […]
The Capitola Beach Festival's roots are the Capitola Begonia Festival. Join us Sept. 3 and 4 as we share memories of the 65 years of the Begonia Festival. Capitola City Hall and History Museum Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm Enjoy the historical memorabilia and short videos Music in Esplanade Park Sunday 3:00pm to 3:30pm […]
Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach event taking place across four Sundays this summer at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. View and purchase quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.
Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach event taking place across four Sundays this summer at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. View and purchase quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.
Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach event taking place across three Sundays this summer at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. View and purchase quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.
Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach. The event takes place on three Sundays this summer at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. View and purchase quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media from local artists. This family friendly event is free and open to the public.