Additional Capitola Information:
Just a few miles south of Santa Cruz on historic highway 1, you’ll find the laid-back beach town of Capitola. Capitola was the third city to be incorporated in Santa Cruz County in 1949. You can think of Capitola like Santa Cruz but to a smaller scale and without the tourists. The center activity is the beach and the downtown area known as Capitola Village. The beach is your arena for surfing, boogie-boarding, swimming, sun-bathing or simply people-watching. Further inland you’ll run into growing forests and winding trails. Within the city, you can visit one of the art galleries that display artwork from local artists. History buffs will enjoy the Capitola Historical Museum. There are parks a plenty including Jade Street Park, Esplanade Park, and the famous New Brighton State Beach. If spending money is your hobby, there’s plenty of shopping at the 41st Avenue Shopping District and the Capitola Mall. Capitola is also home to fun and famous annual festivals including the Begonia Festival and the Art & Wine Festival. Capitola is small enough that it doesn’t suffer from big city blights like traffic and smog: the air is always clean and the roads clear. Capitola residents invite you to buy a home in their intimate community.