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

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

Capitola Boat and Bait Gift Shop is ideal for those visitors that don't want to lug a big cooler box around for the days fishing, boat rentals or watersports, stock up on supplies like snacks, candy, microwavable food, children?s and adult beverages, and plenty of ice. Gifts, fishing gear and tackle are also available with everything you need to get fishing off the wharves and the boats, you can even rent rods and reels from the Capitola Boat and Bait Gift Shop.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

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

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

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

Shadowbrook Restaurant Weddings in Capitola ensure an exquisite wedding with romantic ambiance in a beautiful setting of old world charm. Wedding staff and this magnificent setting, coupled with exceptional cuisine, including custom wedding cakes by our on-staff pastry chef, and extensive beverage selection will make your wedding day memorable. Shadowbrook Restaurant is recognized for being the ?Most Romantic Restaurant? in Northern California.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

Best Western Capitola Meetings and Events has spacious meeting space overlooking a garden courtyard and pool area. For business delegates, Audio-visual equipment is available as well as access to a fax machine, photocopier and the room is also serviced with ultra high-speed Internet connections. The venue is also great for events and in conjunction with the outdoor courtyard, 100 guests can be accommodated. READ MORE