Guidebook for Capitola
Food Scene
Great drinks and live music. The staff is always pleasant and their menu is fresh.
40 locals recommend
Margaritaville
231 EsplanadeGreat drinks and live music. The staff is always pleasant and their menu is fresh.
High end dining. Exquisite menu with local fish options. Beautiful scenery with a unique entrance. Definitely a must when visiting Santa Cruz.
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdHigh end dining. Exquisite menu with local fish options. Beautiful scenery with a unique entrance. Definitely a must when visiting Santa Cruz.
On the water, great ambiance, tasty food and budget friendly cocktails.
50 locals recommend
Paradise Beach Grille
215 EsplanadeOn the water, great ambiance, tasty food and budget friendly cocktails.
Local favorite, amazing views, handcrafted beverages, outstanding customer service with welcoming ambiance.
20 locals recommend
Mr Toots Coffeehouse
231 EsplanadeLocal favorite, amazing views, handcrafted beverages, outstanding customer service with welcoming ambiance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, great views, cheap drinks, outdoor seating, nightlife and right on the beach.
25 locals recommend
Britannia Arms Of Capitola
110 Monterey AveLive music, great views, cheap drinks, outdoor seating, nightlife and right on the beach.
They have an excellent spread of unique and local brews. They have outdoor seating and fun games. Child and pet friendly. Budget friendly.
82 locals recommend
Beer 30
2504 S Main StThey have an excellent spread of unique and local brews. They have outdoor seating and fun games. Child and pet friendly. Budget friendly.
Great people, always lively and busy. Great drinks and amazing views. Right on the water.
9 locals recommend
The Sand Bar Capitola
211 EsplanadeGreat people, always lively and busy. Great drinks and amazing views. Right on the water.
Eclectic flare, iconic venue, classic in time, good for a game of pool or a drink at the bar. Two separate stages with a wide range of featured artists.
81 locals recommend
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveEclectic flare, iconic venue, classic in time, good for a game of pool or a drink at the bar. Two separate stages with a wide range of featured artists.
Sightseeing
The location of the iconic Cement Ship. Home to pods of dolphins and sea otters. Family friendly beach with miles of room to wander.
27 locals recommend
Seascape Beach Resort
1 Seascape Resort DrThe location of the iconic Cement Ship. Home to pods of dolphins and sea otters. Family friendly beach with miles of room to wander.
Parks & Nature
A stunning landmark of redwoods and waterfalls. Enjoy hours of trails and secret coves. A wonderful place for self peace and adventure.
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadA stunning landmark of redwoods and waterfalls. Enjoy hours of trails and secret coves. A wonderful place for self peace and adventure.
Arts & Culture
Learn the exciting history of Santa Cruz and how it became one of the top surf spots in the world.
75 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
701 W Cliff DrLearn the exciting history of Santa Cruz and how it became one of the top surf spots in the world.
Entertainment & Activities
Great family oriented fun! Enjoy atomic bowling under black lights, karaoke at the bar or classic pinball in the arcade.
46 locals recommend
Boardwalk Bowl
115 Cliff StGreat family oriented fun! Enjoy atomic bowling under black lights, karaoke at the bar or classic pinball in the arcade.
From the hot waffle cones to the splash of the log ride. This is the place to go in Santa Cruz.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFrom the hot waffle cones to the splash of the log ride. This is the place to go in Santa Cruz.
A mysterious, natural wonder full of gravity defying oddities. A must see for the curious ones.
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdA mysterious, natural wonder full of gravity defying oddities. A must see for the curious ones.
Unique old-western town setting, accompanied by functioning steam locomotives. Take a ride through the majestic redwoods, dine at the saloon and listen to local bluegrass. Great for the kids!
150 locals recommend
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdUnique old-western town setting, accompanied by functioning steam locomotives. Take a ride through the majestic redwoods, dine at the saloon and listen to local bluegrass. Great for the kids!
Shopping
Mercantile Capitola
115 San Jose AveLocal shops to cover all of your needs.