Capitola is all about beach life, shopping and community. Nearly 10,000 people call Capitola home, but countless others visit year-round to enjoy it’s natural beauty and all that Capitola has to offer. Foodies will love Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticerria— a favorite meeting spot for locals, with delicious baked goods and the best savory comfort food in town. For a fun date night, get dressed up and take the trolley to the fabulously romantic Shadowbrook Restaurant.
In the summer, you’ll find Capitola Village bustling with Junior Lifeguards: the locals’ favorite summer camp, where kids learn water safety and first aid, while building community and good sportsmanship. Wednesday nights are all about the concerts on the esplanade— bring a picnic and dance the evening away to great local bands. And if you’re building an art collection, don’t miss the Capitola Art & Wine Festival, where local winemakers and talented artists come together for a fun-filled weekend at the beach.
