Dennis' Classic yet Modern Capitola Bungalow

Dennis
Dennis' Classic yet Modern Capitola Bungalow

Great for Dinner and Drinks

Iconic, historic, delicious, entertaining, and very scenic! This is a must see/do for travelers and locals alike. Walking distance from the house but, they offer FREE taxi service (pick up and drop off) in their cool nostalgic taxi cars to locations within the 2 mile radius--bonus because the house is in! Plan a head though, as reservations are often needed for dinner.
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Rd
205 locals recommend
Iconic, historic, delicious, entertaining, and very scenic! This is a must see/do for travelers and locals alike. Walking distance from the house but, they offer FREE taxi service (pick up and drop off) in their cool nostalgic taxi cars to locations within the 2 mile radius--bonus because the house is in! Plan a head though, as reservations are often needed for dinner.
Great place for all things meat! A little on the upscale side for a beach community but, don' let that deter you; it is still a relaxed and causal setting. Center courtyard is a great spot for evening dinning and the place has a fantastic bar. Plan ahead though, as reservations are often needed.
88 locals recommend
Café Cruz
2621 41st Ave
88 locals recommend
Great place for all things meat! A little on the upscale side for a beach community but, don' let that deter you; it is still a relaxed and causal setting. Center courtyard is a great spot for evening dinning and the place has a fantastic bar. Plan ahead though, as reservations are often needed.
Local feel farm fresh with handcrafted concept food, small and often need a reservation.
32 locals recommend
HOME
3101 N Main St
32 locals recommend
Local feel farm fresh with handcrafted concept food, small and often need a reservation.
24 locals recommend
Michael's on Main
2591 S Main St
24 locals recommend

Food scene

Delicious, modern casual California Cuisine and Cocktails. This is a go to spot for me. The menu is simple but savory and healthy. Many Vegan options here as well. Suda 72 is a great cocktail. They also have a good wine and beer selection as well.
59 locals recommend
Süda
3910 Portola Dr
59 locals recommend
Delicious, modern casual California Cuisine and Cocktails. This is a go to spot for me. The menu is simple but savory and healthy. Many Vegan options here as well. Suda 72 is a great cocktail. They also have a good wine and beer selection as well.
Great lagoon/beachside outdoor dining patio! Perfect spot to enjoy a scenic brunch, lunch, sunset dinner meal. Outdoor heaters help on cold nights as well. A local classic that has been renovated and modernized; proprietor is fantastic and accommodating. Good margaritas, and cocktail bar.
40 locals recommend
Margaritaville
231 Esplanade
40 locals recommend
Great lagoon/beachside outdoor dining patio! Perfect spot to enjoy a scenic brunch, lunch, sunset dinner meal. Outdoor heaters help on cold nights as well. A local classic that has been renovated and modernized; proprietor is fantastic and accommodating. Good margaritas, and cocktail bar.
Decent eats, with a beachside/lagoon patio. Walking distance from the house.
50 locals recommend
Paradise Beach Grille
215 Esplanade
50 locals recommend
Decent eats, with a beachside/lagoon patio. Walking distance from the house.
Iconic streetside takeout Pizza shop. Pick up a classic and get a Pizza My Heart t-ship to boot. Quick, lively and fun spot. Walking distance from the house.
141 locals recommend
Pizza My Heart
209 Esplanade
141 locals recommend
Iconic streetside takeout Pizza shop. Pick up a classic and get a Pizza My Heart t-ship to boot. Quick, lively and fun spot. Walking distance from the house.
Good eats with great modern relaxed ambiance. Two outdoor dining/drinking patios--the one off the bar is a fun quiet spot. Walking distance from the house.
9 locals recommend
Sotola Bar & Grill
231 Esplanade
9 locals recommend
Good eats with great modern relaxed ambiance. Two outdoor dining/drinking patios--the one off the bar is a fun quiet spot. Walking distance from the house.
Traditional style Sushi with delicious flavors and decent service. They have an interesting selection of Sake inspired craft cocktails. A large modern bar area with plenty of big screen TVs, and also a nice little Japanese Garden with pond in front of restaurant where you can dine as well. Located in an off the beaten path office complex and walking distance from the house.
12 locals recommend
Sushi Garden
820 Bay Ave
12 locals recommend
Traditional style Sushi with delicious flavors and decent service. They have an interesting selection of Sake inspired craft cocktails. A large modern bar area with plenty of big screen TVs, and also a nice little Japanese Garden with pond in front of restaurant where you can dine as well. Located in an off the beaten path office complex and walking distance from the house.
Great burgers and salads here as well as pizza. Good selection of local craft brews also. Awesome patio and lively location on 41st street. Great lunch spot when the action is at its liveliest.
51 locals recommend
Pleasure Pizza East Side Eatery
800 41st Ave
51 locals recommend
Great burgers and salads here as well as pizza. Good selection of local craft brews also. Awesome patio and lively location on 41st street. Great lunch spot when the action is at its liveliest.
Great place and iconic within the region. Some of the best baked goods you'll ever have. Also great deli and breakfast eats, gourmet coffee. Walking distance from the house.
155 locals recommend
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Ave
155 locals recommend
Great place and iconic within the region. Some of the best baked goods you'll ever have. Also great deli and breakfast eats, gourmet coffee. Walking distance from the house.
Great cafe for lunch items and sandwiches, lots of vegan choices as well.
17 locals recommend
Pretty Good Advice
3070 Porter St
17 locals recommend
Great cafe for lunch items and sandwiches, lots of vegan choices as well.

Brew Scene

Great walking distance pour-house with a tremendous selection of craft beer on tap and in the refrigerator! They have outdoor seating with Ping Pong tables, and Cornhole lawn sets, great ambiance and dog friendly. You are allowed to bring in takeout food as their offerings are very mainly snacks.
82 locals recommend
Beer 30
2504 S Main St
82 locals recommend
Great walking distance pour-house with a tremendous selection of craft beer on tap and in the refrigerator! They have outdoor seating with Ping Pong tables, and Cornhole lawn sets, great ambiance and dog friendly. You are allowed to bring in takeout food as their offerings are very mainly snacks.
Uncle Dave's IPA!! Great brews crafted here and fun local spot. Would recommend getting transportation to and from. Delicious snacks too.
55 locals recommend
Discretion Brewing
2703 41st Ave
55 locals recommend
Uncle Dave's IPA!! Great brews crafted here and fun local spot. Would recommend getting transportation to and from. Delicious snacks too.
One of my go to spots for great Brew and casual eats. They craft a wide variety of brew in many traditional and fusion styles and are always super accommodating. The facility is great and upstairs is always a great spot for a large group as well. They offer their own delicious light food fare and or your can bring your own food in. They also often promote local talents and have live music, food fairs, pop-up kitchens, craft fairs, and local causes. An all around community haven. The addition of the beer garden outside during COVID-19 has been a huge success as well.
42 locals recommend
New Bohemia Brewing Co.
1030 41st Ave
42 locals recommend
One of my go to spots for great Brew and casual eats. They craft a wide variety of brew in many traditional and fusion styles and are always super accommodating. The facility is great and upstairs is always a great spot for a large group as well. They offer their own delicious light food fare and or your can bring your own food in. They also often promote local talents and have live music, food fairs, pop-up kitchens, craft fairs, and local causes. An all around community haven. The addition of the beer garden outside during COVID-19 has been a huge success as well.
Anniversary Sours are fantastic. A great local brew spot.
28 locals recommend
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
103 Kennedy Dr
28 locals recommend
Anniversary Sours are fantastic. A great local brew spot.

Local Fun

Sit on the patio/walkway beach side...upwind of the smokers... and enjoy the sights and a libation. Decent bar food and lively at night time with live music and dancing. Walking distance from the house.
68 locals recommend
Zelda's on the Beach
203 Esplanade
68 locals recommend
Sit on the patio/walkway beach side...upwind of the smokers... and enjoy the sights and a libation. Decent bar food and lively at night time with live music and dancing. Walking distance from the house.
Fun dive bar with live music and dancing. Small but fun beachside patio, things can get crazy out there and you are guaranteed to spark up conversations with the local patrons. Walking distance from the house.
9 locals recommend
The Sand Bar Capitola
211 Esplanade
9 locals recommend
Fun dive bar with live music and dancing. Small but fun beachside patio, things can get crazy out there and you are guaranteed to spark up conversations with the local patrons. Walking distance from the house.
Great spot to sample local and select wines. They have live music during certain time frames, and also offer order in food options. Within walking distance from the house.
15 locals recommend
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants
115 San Jose Ave
15 locals recommend
Great spot to sample local and select wines. They have live music during certain time frames, and also offer order in food options. Within walking distance from the house.
Not the best food but on the pier and scenic. In the summer the upstairs is an open food, bar, with live Rock and Roll music. Fun and lively scene and always talkative local patrons. Walking distance from the house.
22 locals recommend
Wharf House Restaurant
1400 Wharf Rd
22 locals recommend
Not the best food but on the pier and scenic. In the summer the upstairs is an open food, bar, with live Rock and Roll music. Fun and lively scene and always talkative local patrons. Walking distance from the house.
The City of Capitola hosts free events here at this outdoor pavilion all year long, check website for details. Summer Concert series are always a hit with many local artist performing, and they crowd dancing. Sunday morning Ukulele concerts by local residents is always enjoyable. There are Hula Hoop contests and the like. It is also just a great spot to people watch too. Walking distance from the house.
Esplanade Park
1053 Shell Ave
The City of Capitola hosts free events here at this outdoor pavilion all year long, check website for details. Summer Concert series are always a hit with many local artist performing, and they crowd dancing. Sunday morning Ukulele concerts by local residents is always enjoyable. There are Hula Hoop contests and the like. It is also just a great spot to people watch too. Walking distance from the house.
Classic California Surf Spot, near home of the late legendary surfing pioneer, Jack O'Neill.
The Hook
Classic California Surf Spot, near home of the late legendary surfing pioneer, Jack O'Neill.

Nearby Markets

Great market for organic and specialty goods.
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Ave
248 locals recommend
Great market for organic and specialty goods.
For all things Trader Joe's.
165 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
700 Front St
165 locals recommend
For all things Trader Joe's.
Great market for gourmet goods.
157 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel Ave
157 locals recommend
Great market for gourmet goods.
Super convenient within walking distance, great produce, and product selections.
54 locals recommend
Nob Hill Foods
809 Bay Ave
54 locals recommend
Super convenient within walking distance, great produce, and product selections.

Coffee please

Great local coffee shop.
220 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st Ave
220 locals recommend
Great local coffee shop.
Walking distance and always good.
23 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
214 Mt Hermon Rd
23 locals recommend
Walking distance and always good.
A special local and fantastic beachside spot for that early cup. They also have great pastries to go with. Walking distance from house.
20 locals recommend
Mr Toots Coffeehouse
231 Esplanade
20 locals recommend
A special local and fantastic beachside spot for that early cup. They also have great pastries to go with. Walking distance from house.
Artsy neighborhood cafe for coffee and pastries.
71 locals recommend
Cat & Cloud Coffee
3600 Portola Dr
71 locals recommend
Artsy neighborhood cafe for coffee and pastries.
Local vibe with some great locally made pastries as well.
19 locals recommend
Ugly Mug CoffeeHouse
4640 Soquel Dr
19 locals recommend
Local vibe with some great locally made pastries as well.