Gia's Capitola Guidebook
Food scene
The historic shadowbrook restaurant is a must see and do in Capitola. When making a reservation ask for the shadowbrook taxi to pick you up free of charge!
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf RdThe historic shadowbrook restaurant is a must see and do in Capitola. When making a reservation ask for the shadowbrook taxi to pick you up free of charge!
This should be your first stop in the village.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Margaritaville
231 EsplanadeThis should be your first stop in the village.
Don’t feel like cooking breakfast? Walk across the street and have breakfast with a mimosa.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avenue Cafe
427 Capitola AveDon’t feel like cooking breakfast? Walk across the street and have breakfast with a mimosa.
Grab a bite and beverage and enjoy the beach view.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zelda's on the Beach
203 EsplanadeGrab a bite and beverage and enjoy the beach view.
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeOriginal Pizza My Heart
Geisha Japanese Restaurant and Tea House
200 Monterey AveGreat sushi!
El Toro Bravo
123 Monterey AveGood Mexican and can order to go
Romantic, charming staff and delicious food.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caruso's Tuscan Cuisine
115 San Jose AveRomantic, charming staff and delicious food.
Nice side patio near the beach
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Britannia Arms Of Capitola
110 Monterey AveNice side patio near the beach
Quick walk to the best dining experience in the village. I would recommend a reservation.
Trestles Restaurant
Quick walk to the best dining experience in the village. I would recommend a reservation.
Sightseeing
Rent a paddle board or take surfing lessons. $100 for two hours of surfing lessons and keep your wetsuit for the day.
167 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveRent a paddle board or take surfing lessons. $100 for two hours of surfing lessons and keep your wetsuit for the day.
Cliff Avenue
Cliff AvenueBuy a day pass for 40 dollars online the day before. Otherwise it is $50 dollars per person per day. Or you can purchase a point card $1 per point. Most rides are 6-8 points. Parking is $20.
745 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StBuy a day pass for 40 dollars online the day before. Otherwise it is $50 dollars per person per day. Or you can purchase a point card $1 per point. Most rides are 6-8 points. Parking is $20.
Nice way to see Santa Cruz from the water with pizza and wine
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chardonnay Sailing Charters
790 Mariner Park WayNice way to see Santa Cruz from the water with pizza and wine
Stagnaro Charters
1718 Brommer StDeep sea fishing
Beer and Wine
English Ales
111 Capitola AvenueGreat place for beer, wine, margarita or frozen rose! You can also take drinks to go!
Great selection of wines and patio
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants
115 San Jose AveGreat selection of wines and patio
Dessert
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay AveLocal favorite
Souza Cones Ice Cream & Candy
200 Monterey AveYummy waffle bowls
Polar Bear Ice Cream
104 Stockton AveHave Marianne’s ice cream
Provisions
Where to shop for groceries, produce, and snacks
Great selection of fresh produce.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capitola Village Produce Market
700 Bay AvenueGreat selection of fresh produce.
Fish Lady
700 Bay AveFresh meat and seafood
Whole Foods Market
911 Soquel AveNob Hill Foods
809 Bay Ave