I came here on a Thursday afternoon. First time here from the bay. Parking was easy to find, it's somewhat on street parking, and then there's a small little section near the beach for parking too. It is usually a paid parking, but I think this month of December for Christmas, one of the store staff told me that it was free this month. Because I was looking for the pay station and he said for Thanksgiving and Christmas, this month is free. That's super nice of the city to do that. I also saw that there was a banner in town that this month is free for parking. Also, very surprisingly it was a very warm day today. It was like 70° for December! I'm like freezing back at home in San Francisco with 55° at 10 AM. Beach was very empty. Maybe like two groups that went surfing. Definitely recommend coming here to see the village, I've still has its colors. I was told that it faded a little bit, but still beautiful to visit. read more

Capitola Village - Public Services & Government Near Me - Capitola, California

Quality/Quantity - Not 100% sure where the village starts and/or ends. But we enjoyed all of Capitola (Village). My wife and I walked our first day here, but then ran out of time as it quickly became happy hour, lol. I hit two breweries on the first day. On our 3rd day, we took our daughter. A much more leisurely walk, no happy hour today. Well not true, we will hit a HH when we get back home. See all my pictures here and posted on "City of Capitola." Atmosphere - On my 3rd day, I finally found a "brewery"/tap room; too bad I will not be drinking until we get home. Service - Depends on what you do, eat, or drink. Price - Depends on what you do, eat, or drink. Owner Comment - So much history. Congrats on your success from over 2000 years ago. See website for more information. read more

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Having grown up in Capitola, I adore the village. There are so many cute shop and food options. During the summer, on Wednesday nights, they do live music, and it is always so much fun. It brings out a big crowd. The village is a great place to visit year round. Much less crowded in the winter and still very charming. read more

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I like The Village, as us locals call it. My only complaint is the gossip here. Most people are super nice but there is an older crowd of regulars that can be cliquey and gossipy. I call it High School with wrinkles. But it all good. I love them anyway!! read more

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Really cute area to shop and eat. I have a 3 year old and a 6 year old and I wouldn't bring them here unless we were going to spend time at the beach. The shops and restaurants are more for the adult crowd. Luckily, I scouted this area out with my husband first to discover this. There is a lot of paid parking and it was $1 an hour, which is so cheap compared to the Santa Cruz boardwalk (which was $30 flat). We enjoyed walking around all the shops. You won't find any super touristy shops here, they all seemed to be boutiques. There is a row of colored houses that you see in all the pictures. You can go walk by them and they are a great photo backdrop. There were a lot of cute restaurants too. They have a Margaritaville, which I think is fun. Overall, if you are in the area it is worth coming here and spending a couple hours eating and shopping. read more

Capitola Village - Public Services & Government Near Me - Capitola, California

這裡是一個很寧靜的小鎮，能夠逛的地方也是小小的不多，我想這有名的可能就是他們這個彩色的這一排房子，他跑來就是因為這台排房子，但是事實上前面的水看起來好像沒有很乾淨，我們來的時候剛好風浪太大，警察一直在趕人，所以我只去海邊照一照相，然後就離開了，不過看得出來這個地方還蠻漂亮的 read more

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Best massage ever. Very relaxing!!! The problem is that I fall asleep because it's so special....

There's still beautiful sites around the area. It's not as exciting on weekdays, but you can still spot a few tourists here and there. Street parking can cost $4 these days for 2-hours. Public restrooms are right across the beachfront area near the statue of seals. You can watch the surfers near rocks catching big waves and listen to the sound of ocean waters. It gets very windy in the high tides area. Walk at your own risk. Restaurants are usually open later in the day, so check out the hours before visiting. I noticed many smaller retail shops are closed. Not sure if that's permanent with the economy these days. Very walkable with a few interesting spots to take photos. If you haven't been out here in awhile, note that the Spring weather is improving, so you can catch more clearer blue skies on warmer days outside. Cute architectures nearby. Must love walking, photography, and sight seeing as much as I do. Pet friendly area. I think it's less exciting after the pandemic, but hopefully, life will return by Summertime. Take a walk down the wharf bridge too. Place isn't huge, but it's a great stop for dining at restaurants nearby. read more

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Capitola Village is such a lovely and picturesque community along Capitola Beach. Walking around here is very refreshing because there are a lot of small boutiques, shops, cafes, and restaurants. It might be a bit difficult to find parking spots because this is a heavily tourist destination. There are many vibrant and colorful houses along the beach, and you can definitely take Instagram-worthy photos there. I believe the colorful houses are used for Airbnb or hotels, as I saw many signs that suggest so. It seems like these homes are very prone to floods, especially during stormy seasons. I've seen news where the huge tidal waves would run through the homes and flood them. So if you're planning to rent out one of the homes, make sure you plan accordingly. read more

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Gorgeous place, but terrible service. The lady at the front desk was rude and disrespectful when I asked to use the bathroom after our check-in was pushed out much later than we were told. Mind you, I have many kidney issues and paid for early entry. read more

If you're a local, you know this a great place to spend a couple hours. If you're visiting from out of town, it's absolutely a must see. Tons of little shops and places to eat. Parking right I front of the beach, also a local favorite surfing spot off to the left of the beach. However, a recent storm left some of the businesses cleaning up after the storm surge, call ahead for the restaurants, otherwise most of the smaller businesses are open. read more

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This is a very pretty small town with a nice beach, good atmosphere and friendly people. Restaurants with a nice sea view will be a good choice. We will come back again someday. read more

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2 weeks ago my boyfriend, my daughter and I stopped by, we grabbed lunch at Pizza My Heart, ice cream at Souza Cones Ice Cream & Candy and visited Capitola Historical Museum to learn some history! This has been my favorite village for a few years now to visit since it's right by the beach so you can grab your food to enjoy a nice view and the people are really nice here as well! A great place to plan your next vacation!! I would highly recommend visiting this amazing village and we are looking forward to our next visit to explore more of what they have to offer! Not to mention it was just 4 minutes away from Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea we stayed at! Support small and local! read more

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Lovely place to getaway to. Always super clean and it's stunning. Quick access to the beach and near food and coffee shops. read more

Capitola Village - Public Services & Government Near Me - Capitola, California

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We've stayed at the Venetian Inn many times - last time we could see it had gone downhill as to upkeep and cleanliness (our socks were black from walking on the room's carpet!). But we gave it another chance this weekend. When turning down the sheets I thought they looked rumpled but passed it off - but when we slid our feet in there was a lot of sand right where feet would rest. So gross to know the sheets had not been changed! Slept on top the sheets but who knows about the blankets! Grandkids didn't want to sleep in their beds after that = not a good night. The manager told the clerk she would give us 15% refund - not appeared yet - but we won't stay there again. Sad to see it decline -the only good left is location. read more

I went there on a hot sunny day. I did my make up nice and was so excited to do self care ‍, but when I enter to be seated I was denied service. They have sexist policies. I was wearing some long, loose, cute shorts, and a bikini top. They said, " I am sorry, we can't serve you. You can go to your car and put a shirt on." I was appalled . What state, country, or era are we living on? I thanked them and left at peace. I will never go back there. read more

While living in Salinas, I oftentimes would take a drive to this quaint little town. It's a magical place for me because of the memories of taking my boys there to go fishing off the pier, the summer concerts, walking the pier; eating at the local restaurants and bakeries, or just sitting on the beach. I will never forget sitting on the beach one day, eating my slice of pizza, and a huge bird just grabbed my pizza out of my hand. I was in shock. I did not even see him coming. And the colors of the place are so picture perfect. read more

Parking only cost $1.00 per hour, but make sure to arrive early for nearby parking. Great area to stroll and take wonderful photo ops. The Capitola Village is a sight to be seen, but make sure to not disturb the residents since they do live there lol. Beautiful beach to relax while the sun rise and sets. If you're hungry or want to grab a drink, check out The Sand Bar! read more

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I love Capitola and all the restaurants and shopping. I try to stop in when I can and the people are always down to earth and love the beach vibe. Parking can be an issue in the village, but they have lots of parking up above. The beaches are nice in the summer and great for finding seaglass and shells when the tide is out. Capitola is just a quaint little town with lots to offer. read more

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Lovely cute town that has a European feel to it with lots of eateries and things to do.

Capitola is a cute little town a bit south of Santa Cruz on the Pacific Coast Highway. If you are driving the PCH-1 and heading to the Monterey/Carmel area, this is the perfect stop off to stretch your legs while wandering this tiny seaside town. There isn't a TON to do here, probably the biggest draw is the often photographed brightly colored houses near the beach. There are some cute shops, restaurants and coffee places. I'd budget 1-2 hours to spend here. You could also take a quick walk on the beach or soak up some sun! read more

Beautiful views, colorful buildings, plenty of yummy restaurants/cafes, and some cool shops to venture on. This is my first time at exploring Capitola. They have a good sized beach, although not the clearest waters, it still provides a nice place for family and kids to hang out on our even have a nice walk. There is a wharf with a large bridge located to the left side that features a restaurant at the end. One thing many might be familiar with Capitola are the vibrant colored homes that can be rented out as hotels/vacation homes for a short stay while you're exploring the area. The only downside id say is that parking can be quite a pain so definitely arrive before noon on the weekends, or you can try parking a bit down Capitola Ave/Stockton St and walk a few minutes away. read more

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Such a nice, fun, beautiful area to walk around. It has restaurants and unique shops. The painted houses on the beach side are so picturesque. We came when it was too cold to swim/hang on the beach, but we plan to come back to enjoy a summer day! read more

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This place is UHMAZEBALLS... dog friendly... has plenty of parking and beach shuttles... great for families with kids... tons of eateries ... and beach rentals ... it has it all. So much cleaner than the boardwalk area read more

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This may have become one of favorite beaches. Very nice, clean and gorgeous views. Plenty of restaurants, shops, live bands. Get a bite to eat at the restaurants - most of whom have views of the beach - or just take to-go and enjoy on the beach. Plenty of benches and long sidewalks to stroll or jog/run. Unlike Santa Cruz, it's less crowded and felt much more safe. A definite place to visit. read more

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Excellent beach to sit back and relax and enjoy the sun while the kids play out in the water boogie boarding. Several restaurants and eateries within walking distance. Get here early as parking is limited and hard to come by after 9 AM. It would also be nice if they had a breakfast place on the go such as a bagel shop or something quick. read more

Capitola Village - Public Services & Government Near Me - Capitola, California

Cute little historical beachside square! Unique shops full of tasty snacks and cute little random trinkets. I would definitely recommend spending an afternoon here (gets a bit chilly with the sea breeze by evening) and maybe grabbing some snacks and chilling on the beach. If you do decide to stay later, there are some great bites to try as well! There is a nice parking lot as well for $0.50 an hour which is really not bad at all! read more

We had a fun day in Capitola Village today. There was an Art on the Beach show and every little shop and restaurant were open (some contrary to their listed work hours staring they were supposed to be closed today). My detailed review is coming up soon! read more

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Nice little town friendly people alot of things to see.alot of stores to shop and view.nice bars by the ocean.What else you want for a Sunday stroll. read more

Great area and shops around, but for the art festival that I went to - I was expecting more.

Awesome place to grab a bite to eat or a drink. I will make a point to always hit this little spot up when I'm in town