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

Monarch Cove Inn in Capitola presents quaint, well appointed bed and breakfast guest rooms on a 2.6 acre estate with glorious oceans views over Monterey bay. This Victorian Mansion offers seven queen size bedrooms, and two two-bedroom suites and also two cottages which are a thoughtful blend of yesterday and today. Monarch Cove Inn also caters to weddings, events, conferences and functions.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

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

Cava Wine Bar is situated in Capitola because the owners love the beach and are passionate about wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Enjoy fine reds, whites, rose and even bubbly and it's not just about the wine, couple them with Fine imported cheese and olives to cleanse your palate or if your prefer try a beer from around the world, and purchase cozy premium "Cava Gear" while you're at it. Events nights include jazz and classical guitar evenings as well as pub quiz nights - see you there.READ MORE

Motorized Ocean Skiffs are available for rent from Capitola Boat and Bait and come with outboard motor, fuel, life vests, anchor, oars, gaff, a safety kit. Enjoy the beauty of Monterey bay with these 8hp outboard motors and up to four people per boat - go after the big one, you never know, it might be your lucky day.READ MORE

Zelda's Birthday Club in Capitola hosts a party for all those who have their birthday in that month and throw in Party favors, decorations and a Prime Rib Dinner on them. The party starts at 4:30 pm and themes are available for a celebration in style, just bring your ID and join the party! READ MORE

Monarch Cove Inn Cottages in Capitola offers two delightful cottages with great amenities including refrigerator, microwave, coffee service, cable television, free WI-FI and a continental style breakfast brought to your room each morning, and special amenities are also available. The Carriage House is an early century California beach bungalow and has an ocean view deck with adjoining hot tub within a private Gazebo. The Holiday House is a centurion queen studio cottage adjoining outside gardens leading to a private gazebo with inside hot tub.READ MORE

Best Western Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites is an award winning hotel with gracious staff and spacious, first class accommodations. Do a workout session in the exercise room and follow that up with a swim and relax session in the heated outdoor pool & spa before enjoying a hearty complimentary continental breakfast. Best Western Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites can cater to meetings and events in their meeting space overlooking a garden courtyard and pool area. 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