Capitola Historical Museum depicts a landmark History of Capitola with an extensive collection of photographs and artifacts. Changing exhibits show the history of art in the area and depict various themes, the Capitola Historical Museum also has a reconstructed cottage from the era of the early 20th century beach resort, and a wash house. Walking tours are available and are ideal for Travel writers, Tour directors, Seniors, Convention groups and more.READ MORE

Rent a kayak from Capitola Boat and Bait Kayaks and experience the ocean first hand, with single and double seat kayaks available there's bound ot be fun out there on the water. Kayaks come with oars and a life jacket for each person on board. If you enjoy the wind wait for the easterlies, otherwise earlier in the day is better for calmer conditions.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

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

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

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

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 Book Cafe occupies 5,400 square feet of floor space with an inventory of 65,000 titles of mainly Fiction, Politics, Foreign Language, Business, Computers and Children's books, and there is also an excellent selection of greeting cards, magazines, and foreign and domestic newspapers. Lulu?s at Capitola Book Cafe serves light Meals, Coffee, Beer & Wine - enjoy a welcome break from your book selections, you won't leave empty handed though, there's something for everyone and the events and book club are a special highlight of the Capitola Book Cafe.READ MORE

Monarch Cove Inn Events and conferences specialises in Weddings, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, family reunions, engagement parties, retreats, seminars, business meetings and many other special occasions. The venue is ideal with flower-filled gardens and dramatic clifftop ocean views overlooking Monterey Bay. Conference coordinators will work closely with you to ensure your event runs smoothly and your group remains focused.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