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 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

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

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 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

Shadowbrook Restaurant in Capitola offers award-winning cuisine including prime rib, salmon, fresh seafood and pastas and the Rock Room Lounge offers light entrées, pizzas, desserts and cocktails. Shadowbrook Restaurant is located beside lush Soquel Creek in Capitola-by-the-Sea and is best reached by its own quaint cable car. Enjoy world class service, great food, wines, liquers and cocktails in an atmosphere of Old World charm and grace.READ MORE

Mr. Toots Coffeehouse is located in the delightful village of Capitola, serving the finest and highest quality coffee and espresso made from beans locally roasted with a custom blend of Indonesian and Sumatran beans. While overlooking the beach, enjoy locally made pastries, cookies, unique coffee drinks, blended drinks, sandwiches, or a slice of fresh baked quiche. There's free WIFI available and local art on display from various artists in the village.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

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 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