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Capitola Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 2026
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California State Route 1 has been rated as a must-drive route@CA-1
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Things to do in Capitola
What to do
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CA-1
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Concerts
The Mystery Spot
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Seacliff State Beach
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Lighthouse Field 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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Courtyard Santa Cruz
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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites SANTA CRUZ by IHG
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites WATSONVILLE by IHG
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Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Best Western Plus Capitola by-The-Sea Inn Suites
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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Seascape Beach Resort
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West
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Best Western Rose Garden Inn
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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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Paradise Beach Grille
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Shadowbrook Restaurant
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Western cuisine
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Pizza My Heart
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Western cuisine
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Zelda's on the beach
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Seafood
Britannia Arms Of Capitola
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Margaritaville
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Bars/bistros
Avg. €17/person
Caruso's Tuscan Cuisine
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Western 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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Western cuisine
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Lake Tahoe
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Half Moon Bay State Beach
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San Francisco Bay
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Popular Types of Attractions in Capitola
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Mountain climbing
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Capitola Historical Museum
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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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Bedroom desserts
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The Sand Bar Capitola
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IHOP
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Mijo's Taqueria
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Thai Basil
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Fast Eddy's Billiards
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Trestles Restaurant
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Pete's Capitola
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