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

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

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

Welcome to The Capitola Inn in Capitola California near Santa Cruz, with each of the 55 rooms sporting its own private patio or balcony. Two room suites are available with spacious living areas, jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces, microwave and refrigerator, sofas and 2 flat panel tvs. For extended stays one bedroom apartments are available with full kitchens and every morning there is a complimentary continental breakfast ready to start your day. 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

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

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

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

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

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