Capitola, California

About Capitola

Set in the western part of California, Capitola is a close-knit town, home to 9,503 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Capitola holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.59 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,977 residents per square mile.

📰 Capitola News Today

• 615 Gilroy Dr Apt 1, Capitola, CA 95010 Realtor.com · Oct 5
• Ann Brewer Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Capitola, CA - Centre Daily Times Legacy | Obituary · Oct 5
• Capitola woman says she was attacked by a sea lion NBC Bay Area · Sep 23
• Margaret Ann Cottle Obituary - Capitola, CA (1938-2026) Santa Cruz Sentinel · Oct 3
• 11 Small Towns in Northern California with the Best Downtowns WorldAtlas · Oct 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Capitola Unique

• Positioned in western California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,503.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Capitola

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Capitola

• Gayle's Bakery — deli
• Geisha Sushi — sushi
• Mr. Toots (café)
• Olive Garden — italian
• Peet's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Shadowbrook — american
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Asian Express — asian
• Bamboo Garden — chinese
• Bedroom Desserts

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Capitola Historical Museum · Museum
• Capitola Wharf · Attraction
• Phoebe's Fine Art and Jewelry · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Capitola

• Cortez Park reviews ★
• Escalona Gulch · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Esplanade Park reviews ★
• Heart of Soquel Park reviews ★
• Jade Street Park reviews ★
• Monterey Avenue Park reviews ★
• Monterey Avenue Park Access reviews ★
• Noble Gulch Park reviews ★
• Old Riverview Historic District reviews ★
• Peery Park reviews ★
• Rispin Mansion reviews ★
• Six Sisters-Lawn Way Historic District reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Capitola

• New Brighton Middle
• Opal Cliffs

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: Open-Meteo

🔧 Local Services

Local Garage Door Repair Inc
Serving Capitola, CA
📞 (831) 677-5756

capitola.localgaragedoorrepairinc.com

🗺️ Map of Capitola

🏘️ Nearby Communities