Capitola Boat and Bait have shops located on the Santa Cruz and Capitola wharves that offer boat rentals, fishing gear and other rental equipment. Kayaks and water bike rentals are also available for rent as well as motorized ocean skiffs and the gift and tackle shop stocks plenty of provisions from snacks to jewelery, as well as everything you need to get fishing off the wharves and the boats.READ MORE

Capitola Venetian Hotel is right at the sand and sea and offers rooms and suites with ocean views, most with balconies. The Capitola Venetian Hotel is a Mediterranean styled boutique hotel with hand-carved doors thematic of Venice, Italy. Amenities include Free high-speed Internet access, fully equipped large kitchens, Color cable TV and more. Rooms and units are ideal for families and couples and a memorable holiday is ensured at one of the best spots on the California coast.READ MORE

Zelda's on the Beach in Capitola is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers indoor as well as outdoor seating on the beachfront deck. Enjoy Weekly Dinner Specials and enjoy your favorite Cocktail, Beverage or Wineocktails in happy hour from Monday to Friday 2:30 to 5:00. The food at Zelda's on the Beach in Capitola is hearty and wholesome and breakfast specialities features fresh Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting. Co. Coffee and a full service espresso bar.READ MORE

The fabulous Capitola Hotel with it's breezy Caribbean decor offers beautiful, comfortable rooms that includes free Wi-Fi, Refrigerator, Free local telephone, Ceiling Fan, Private Bath a Plasma screen television with HBO and more. Before heading out to explore the beach and the area enjoy a cooked to order breakfast each morning at Cafe Violet. Later relax in the private garden courtyard that offers tranquil sounds of the fountains among flowering vines and leafy foliage.READ MORE

Capitola Beach Co. is the one stop beach shop supplier for all your beach and surf needs. Rentals include surf boards, body boards, wetsuits, beach chairs and more and surf lessons are available for private individuals or groups. Located in the Esplanade just off the beach Capitola Beach Co. is your retail supplier for all beach and surf needs.READ MORE

The Inn at Depot Hill in Capitola presents luxurious accommodations at the seaside with 12 guest rooms decorated to the theme of a bygone era of train travel. Each room is reminiscent of European destinations rich in train travel history such as St. Tropez, Paris, and Portofino. Morning and evening food is served with beverages and gracious personalised service. READ MORE

Harbor Lights Motel in Capitola presents quaint accommodations in this beach hotel, ideal for lodging with your Family or Friends at the Beach. 10 units are available and offer a Kitchen, Stove, refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee Makers and more. Professional staff ensure quality and satisfaction for a happy holiday. Nearby entertainment includes the Redwood Forest, shopping and the Monterey Bay Aquarium and within walking distance are many restaurants and the beach.READ MORE

The Yarn Place in Capitola is your one stop shop for yarns and fibers and knitting and crochet supplies. Classes are available and now every Thursday enjoy an evening gathering of Knitters and Crocheters, it's fun. Contact The Yarn Place store for upcoming sales in the beautiful village location of Capitola.READ MORE

Dharma's Restaurant in Capitola serves quality vegetarian food with a wide variety of organic vegetarian and vegan dishes. Order delectable dishes ranging from Classic American cuisine, Authentic Thai dishes, Home-style Mexican foods and Japanese Miso Soups. Serving breakfast until noon, lunch and dinner and close to the beach this family friendly restaurant provides quality vegetarian meals in generous portions.READ MORE

Capitola Begonia Festival began it's inception when Peggy Matthews a local resident who taught swimming noticed that Begonia flowers were going to waste on the Brown Bulb Ranch because they were only interested in propagating bulbs for market. Peggy was given permission to pick as many flowers as she wanted and that year the Capitola Water Follies featured paddleboards decorated with Begonias, and that is basically how the Begonia Festival got its start. Today the festival is in it's 58th year and attracts many locals and visitors.READ MORE