Guidebook for Capitola

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Guidebook for Capitola

Drinks & Nightlife

Great owners, Sondi and Ed, excellent variety in wines at many price points, knowledgeable staff, fun and friendly. They moved to 312 Capitola Av just one block up next to beach house rentals.
Cork and Fork Capitola
312 Capitola Ave
Great owners, Sondi and Ed, excellent variety in wines at many price points, knowledgeable staff, fun and friendly. They moved to 312 Capitola Av just one block up next to beach house rentals.
fun local bar, sports on the tv, good pub food.
25 locals recommend
Britannia Arms Of Capitola
110 Monterey Ave
25 locals recommend
fun local bar, sports on the tv, good pub food.
Best for drinks. Great view.
68 locals recommend
Zelda's on the Beach
203 Esplanade
68 locals recommend
Best for drinks. Great view.

Food Scene

fab location, great upscale food, good happy hour, local and friendly folks.
50 locals recommend
Paradise Beach Grille
215 Esplanade
50 locals recommend
fab location, great upscale food, good happy hour, local and friendly folks.
sustainable seafood, knowledgeable staff, good food.
8 locals recommend
Geisha Japanese Restaurant and Tea House
200 Monterey Ave
8 locals recommend
sustainable seafood, knowledgeable staff, good food.
Only take out, no seating. Best pizza in Santa Cruz, great toppings, crispy crust. YUMMO.
141 locals recommend
Pizza My Heart
209 Esplanade
141 locals recommend
Only take out, no seating. Best pizza in Santa Cruz, great toppings, crispy crust. YUMMO.
Awesome Bakery, sandwiches, prepared hot meals, grab and go food, eat in or take out.
155 locals recommend
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Ave
155 locals recommend
Awesome Bakery, sandwiches, prepared hot meals, grab and go food, eat in or take out.
Awesome views, lots of delicious coffee and tea drinks.
20 locals recommend
Mr Toots Coffeehouse
231 Esplanade
20 locals recommend
Awesome views, lots of delicious coffee and tea drinks.
If you are craving strong, heavy duty coffee this is the place!
23 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
214 Mt Hermon Rd
23 locals recommend
If you are craving strong, heavy duty coffee this is the place!
Upscale Dining. Very Romantic. Great Food.
205 locals recommend
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Rd
205 locals recommend
Upscale Dining. Very Romantic. Great Food.
Great food, reasonable prices. Fabulous view. Wed night sail boat races can be seen from the restaurant and half price appetizers all night long, plus drink specials. Thursday summer beach parties.
276 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant
2218 E Cliff Dr
276 locals recommend
Great food, reasonable prices. Fabulous view. Wed night sail boat races can be seen from the restaurant and half price appetizers all night long, plus drink specials. Thursday summer beach parties.
budget friendly thai food.
16 locals recommend
Thai Basil
101 S Murphy Ave
16 locals recommend
budget friendly thai food.
Good thai food, takeout specials too.
My Thai Beach Restaurant Capitola
207 Esplanade
Good thai food, takeout specials too.
Authentic Italian food....just like in Italy! the wonderful chef is from Naples and happy to talk to his guests.
8 locals recommend
Bella Roma
316 Capitola Ave
8 locals recommend
Authentic Italian food....just like in Italy! the wonderful chef is from Naples and happy to talk to his guests.

Shopping

lots of great art, trinkets, knick knacks, and more!
Sea Breeze Gallery
210 Capitola Ave
lots of great art, trinkets, knick knacks, and more!
Eclectic clothing, yoga skirts and pants, tie die items, purses, etc...
In the Raw
115 San Jose Ave
Eclectic clothing, yoga skirts and pants, tie die items, purses, etc...
lots of fun, beach themed items from home decor to sweatshirts....
9 locals recommend
Zen Island
126 San Jose Ave
9 locals recommend
lots of fun, beach themed items from home decor to sweatshirts....
Surf and Stand Up Paddle Lesson and rental gear.
167 locals recommend
Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey Ave
167 locals recommend
Surf and Stand Up Paddle Lesson and rental gear.

Essentials

Nob Hill grocery chain. Not open 24/7. check website for store hours.
54 locals recommend
Nob Hill Foods
809 Bay Ave
54 locals recommend
Nob Hill grocery chain. Not open 24/7. check website for store hours.
Organic foods and juice bar, prepared foods.
248 locals recommend
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Ave
248 locals recommend
Organic foods and juice bar, prepared foods.
fresh produce, organic and local.
157 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel Ave
157 locals recommend
fresh produce, organic and local.

Everything Else

New store is in the same shopping center as Gayles Bakery. 504 D Bay Av. Capitola lovely little bouquets, flowers, gifts and cards.
Lina A Floral Boutique
712 Capitola Avenue
New store is in the same shopping center as Gayles Bakery. 504 D Bay Av. Capitola lovely little bouquets, flowers, gifts and cards.
Lovely, peaceful Buddhist retreat center that backs to the Forest of Nisene Marks. Easy walking path. Gift Store.
68 locals recommend
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott Rd
68 locals recommend
Lovely, peaceful Buddhist retreat center that backs to the Forest of Nisene Marks. Easy walking path. Gift Store.
great trails, redwoods, perfect for walking or mountain biking.
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek Road
272 locals recommend
great trails, redwoods, perfect for walking or mountain biking.