Guidebook for Capitola
Food Scene
It has its own quaint cable car and a lovely meandering garden path that offer beautiful views of the Soquel Creek in addition world-class service, fine food, wines and liqueurs in an atmosphere of Old-World charm and grace. Warning: Prices to match.
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdIt has its own quaint cable car and a lovely meandering garden path that offer beautiful views of the Soquel Creek in addition world-class service, fine food, wines and liqueurs in an atmosphere of Old-World charm and grace. Warning: Prices to match.
It serves up organic coffee (and pastries if you get there early) along with a fantastic view of the beach from its quaint, comfortable, and usually uncrowded, balcony setting.
20 locals recommend
Mr Toots Coffeehouse
231 EsplanadeIt serves up organic coffee (and pastries if you get there early) along with a fantastic view of the beach from its quaint, comfortable, and usually uncrowded, balcony setting.
FRESHEST FISH IN THE KNOWN UNIVERSE. ;)
Oceanfront seafood in casual atmosphere - with indoor & outdoor seating - serving clams, grilled fish & shrimp.
123 locals recommend
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetFRESHEST FISH IN THE KNOWN UNIVERSE. ;)
Oceanfront seafood in casual atmosphere - with indoor & outdoor seating - serving clams, grilled fish & shrimp.
Ask for a Frequent Muncher Card and get it stamped. For every slice you buy you get a stamp and 3 stamps gets a free drink, 3 more a free salad and 3 more a free slice! It's a GREAT value (AND delicious pizza)! They also have a "slice and tee shirt deal" - which gives you lunch and a nice memento from your trip for only $5!
141 locals recommend
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeAsk for a Frequent Muncher Card and get it stamped. For every slice you buy you get a stamp and 3 stamps gets a free drink, 3 more a free salad and 3 more a free slice! It's a GREAT value (AND delicious pizza)! They also have a "slice and tee shirt deal" - which gives you lunch and a nice memento from your trip for only $5!
Great food at reasonable prices for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. A true local treasure and just a 3-5 minute walk from the cottage!
155 locals recommend
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveGreat food at reasonable prices for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. A true local treasure and just a 3-5 minute walk from the cottage!
Drinks & Nightlife
FOOD PLUS --- FREE BEACH BBQ PARTIES...
Everyone welcome, and no cover! 5:30 - 8:30pm
Every Thursday evening on the beach --- live entertainment, dancing, a bite of their famous BBQ, and beverages from their outdoor bar.
Note: parking is limited for Beach BBQ!! Use the upper harbor parking, ride the water taxi, take the bus, ride a bike or get dropped off, but leave the car at home.
Sailboat Races every Wednesday evening - Santa Cruz' most colorful dinner show!
Check out the calendar at their website for summer events.
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff DrFOOD PLUS --- FREE BEACH BBQ PARTIES...
Everyone welcome, and no cover! 5:30 - 8:30pm
Every Thursday evening on the beach --- live entertainment, dancing, a bite of their famous BBQ, and beverages from their outdoor bar.
Note: parking is limited for Beach BBQ!! Use the upper harbor parking, ride the water taxi, take the bus, ride a bike or get dropped off, but leave the car at home.
Sailboat Races every Wednesday evening - Santa Cruz' most colorful dinner show!
Check out the calendar at their website for summer events.
Sightseeing
Highway 1 Gate
17 Mile DrivePicturesque views of the ocean and many points of interest along the way.
Parks & Nature
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park RdRedwoods!
Great family beach featuring picnic areas, swimming, fishing and equipment available for rental. Situated near a forest of Monterey pine and coastal live oak - nice for hiking. It also has a camping area on a bluff overlooking northern Monterey Bay.
45 locals recommend
New Brighton State Beach
1500 Park AveGreat family beach featuring picnic areas, swimming, fishing and equipment available for rental. Situated near a forest of Monterey pine and coastal live oak - nice for hiking. It also has a camping area on a bluff overlooking northern Monterey Bay.
Entertainment & Activities
They have two different steam train routes that depart from the Santa Cruz mountains in Felton, CA and travel through the Redwood forests. You can go through redwood groves to Bear Mountain (1:15 hours round-trip) or twist your way down to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk along the San Lorenzo River (3:00 hours roundtrip).
150 locals recommend
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill RdThey have two different steam train routes that depart from the Santa Cruz mountains in Felton, CA and travel through the Redwood forests. You can go through redwood groves to Bear Mountain (1:15 hours round-trip) or twist your way down to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk along the San Lorenzo River (3:00 hours roundtrip).
Because FUN! From amusement park rides and arcades to frolicking on the beach or swimming in the ocean - THERE IS TONS OF FUN TO BE HAD IN NEARBY SANTA CRUZ.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StBecause FUN! From amusement park rides and arcades to frolicking on the beach or swimming in the ocean - THERE IS TONS OF FUN TO BE HAD IN NEARBY SANTA CRUZ.
We provide our guests with TWO (2) FREE PASSES to the Aquarium to get your visit to Monterrey off to a fun and cost effective start.
Great eats, mini arcade play, treasures found shopping in art galleries/boutiques/trinket shops/antique malls and other activities are on you.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowWe provide our guests with TWO (2) FREE PASSES to the Aquarium to get your visit to Monterrey off to a fun and cost effective start.
Great eats, mini arcade play, treasures found shopping in art galleries/boutiques/trinket shops/antique malls and other activities are on you.
Essentials
Fresh fruit and vegetables just a 1-2 minute walk from the cottage!
6 locals recommend
Capitola Village Produce Market
700 Bay AvenueFresh fruit and vegetables just a 1-2 minute walk from the cottage!
Just a few minute drive from the cottage to gather up all your grocery and living essentials.
54 locals recommend
Nob Hill Foods
809 Bay AveJust a few minute drive from the cottage to gather up all your grocery and living essentials.