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Capitola is located on the northern shores of Monterey Bay, on the Central Coast of California. The city had a population of 9,456 at the 2024 census, the same year it became known as The New Midtown. …

Jan 2, 2026 · The best things to do in Capitola, California, including local tips on where to eat and stay from someone who grew up in the Capitola area.

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Sitting on Monterey Bay, Capitola is a little beach town with a big claim to fame: It’s the oldest beach resort on the West Coast. Located five miles south of Santa Cruz and 40 miles north of Monterey, …

The quaint seaside village of Capitola began as a humble tent camp along the shore of the Monterey Bay. Camp Capitola, as it was known, welcomed its first guests in 1874 making it the first beach …

Feb 23, 2024 · Capitola is a tiny but adorable seaside town with a town center, gorgeous beach, and incredible restaurants. Despite its small size, there are still many things to do in Capitola!

Stroll through the streets of Capitola Village and stop by our locally curated shops full of art, clothing, textiles and more. Cocktails & coffees, burgers & burritos, savory treats & sweets — Capitola Village …

Capitola is a small coastal town on California's Monterey Bay. The town was pioneered in the late 1800's first as a lumber port and later as a vacation resort. Capitola's beach is embraced between two cliffs …

4 days ago · Discover local art at Thomas Kinkade Gallery, browse unique shops in Capitola Village, and savor oceanfront dining at Shadowbrook Restaurant. Whether you’re after outdoor adventures or …