Colorful Views in Capitola

Colorful buildings, a vibrant beach, and bright Italian vibes!

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290 Miles from you
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Description

Grab a friend, load the camera, and get ready to discover this colorful hidden gem that NorCal boasts. With just an hour drive from San Francisco, Capitola is that gem and colorful is what this experience is full of. Explore this quaint Italian town that puts a smile on your face from just walking down the multi-colored streets. The vibrancy and colorful shades of buildings and shoppes truly make this town one-of-a-kind. Venture to Capitola Beach and view this beautiful city from the ocean. Grab a slice of pizza and find little treasures in a shop. Spending time with friends and making memories filled with colors is truly the end goal in this beautiful town!

Perfect for

For solo

For two

For families with kids

For parents and grownups

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Itinerary

Drive in and prepare to see this colorful town
Walk down the streets amongst the multi-colored buildings
Take a picture with vibrant colors all around
Have Italian food at one of the restaurants nestled in the shoppes
Head to the beach to continue the views from the ocean
Soak in the beauty and colors around you
Find a hidden trinket to commemorate your trip to Capitola

Location

Capitola, CA 95010

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Packing List

camera
comfortable shoes
bathing suit
change of clothing
sunscreen

4.6 ● Google reviews

Nice views! Good party place! Road side parking area! Photo genic! Cool Atmosphere!

Spent the day at Capitola Beach! There was not a lot of parking but a few blocks up behind the police station. There was pay parking, which was only 50 cents and an hr super cheap. There are lots of local shops on the walk to the beach. Great kid friendly area to spend the day with your family.

Fun and relaxing. I loved it here.

Nice little beach for people watching and beach combing. Food and drinks close by and live music nightly at a few of the bars.

Love my hometown beach. It gets very busy in the summer months (and even in spring and fall), so if you plan to come to visit with your family, be aware that it gets packed and parking is very limited. I suggest finding parking up the hill in the large parking lot and walking to the beach. Luckily my family home is down the street and I can walk to this beach. It is kept very clean, so please leave your footprints only. There are public restrooms and showers to use right off the beach. This is such a beautiful part of the world and this beach will always hold a special place in my heart.

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