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Capitola Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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California State Route 1 has been rated as a must-drive route@CA-1
Capitola Art & Wine Festival: Sip, Stroll, and Savor in Paradise
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Things to do in Capitola
What to do
Looking for things to do in Capitola? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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CA-1
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Santa Cruz Wharf
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Concerts
Roaring Camp
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The Mystery Spot
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Seacliff State Beach
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Monterey Bay
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Beaches and shores
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Capitola, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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Best Western Plus Capitola by-The-Sea Inn Suites
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola by the Sea
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Capitola Hotel
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Inn at Depot Hill
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Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
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Monarch Cove Inn
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Capitola Beach Suites
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Capitola 'Rose Cottage' in the Heart of Capitola Village
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Capitola dishes and foodie spots.
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Dharma's Restaurant
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Western cuisine
Avg. VND280,000/person
Paradise Beach Grille
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Western cuisine
Avg. VND693,333/person
Shadowbrook Restaurant
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Pizza My Heart
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Western cuisine
Avg. VND240,000/person
Zelda's on the beach
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6 Reviews
Seafood
Britannia Arms Of Capitola
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7 Reviews
Bars/bistros
Margaritaville
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Bars/bistros
Avg. VND460,000/person
Caruso's Tuscan Cuisine
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Avg. VND621,666/person
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
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The Cook House
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7 Reviews
Western cuisine
Pizza My Heart
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El Toro Bravo
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Roaring Camp
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California Academy of Sciences
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California's Great America
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Aquarium of the Bay
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San Francisco Zoo
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Lake Tahoe
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Natural scenery
Half Moon Bay State Beach
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San Francisco Bay
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California's Great America
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Popular Types of Attractions in Capitola
Nature and wildlife
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Natural scenery
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Historical attractions
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Exhibitions & events
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Performances
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Concerts
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Sightseeing tours
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Night view
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Boat tour
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Cultural institutions
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Themed exhibition halls
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Museums
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Science & technology museums
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Outdoor activities
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Mountain climbing
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Cycling
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Hiking
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Parks
Popular Attractions in Capitola
The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery
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Capitola Branch Library
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Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery
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Popular Restaurants in Capitola
Paradise Beach Grille
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
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Pizza My Heart
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Zelda's on the beach
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Britannia Arms Of Capitola
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Margaritaville
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Caruso's Tuscan Cuisine
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Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
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The Cook House
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Pizza My Heart
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El Toro Bravo
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Avenue Cafe
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Melinda's Gluten Free Bakery
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My Thai Beach
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Sweet Pea's Cafe and Catering
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Sushi Garden
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Erik's DeliCafe of Capitola
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Bedroom desserts
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Fast Eddy's Billiards
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The Sand Bar Capitola
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Chinese Village
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IHOP
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Mr Toots Coffeehouse
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Zizzo's Coffee (Capitola, CA)
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Mijo's Taqueria
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Thai Basil
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Trestles Restaurant
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Miyako Japanese Restaurant
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Castagnola Deli & Café
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Pete's Capitola
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