Colorful Views in Capitola

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

Last updated: Jan 2024

Free

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

Anoop Mt

6 months ago

Stunning beach—we absolutely love this place. The colorful buildings along the shoreline make it even more beautiful. Parking can be a little hard to find, but it’s worth it. The pier is great for fishing, with lots of people fishing there, and the sunset views are absolutely amazing.
Ben Jorgensen

5 months ago

My favorite beach on the west coast! I grew up on this beach and I have watched my own children grow up on this beach! And a side bonus, you won't need to worry about immunizations when you can spend all summer swimming in the tail end of the San Lorenzo River
crow

2 months ago

please stop swimming in the poop lake omg there were some teenage boys canonballing into it off the edge of the bridge in just swim shorts. it's like swimming in a dirty toilet bowl just walk the extra 10 yards to the beach
Ken Rovasio

7 months ago

I have been coming here for over 40 years and it still has a special place in my heart. I love going to Zeldas for lunch and stopping in at Mr. Toots for a coffee to warm up. Grabbing a late night slice of pizza, soda and t-shirt at Pizza My Heart for just $9. The shopping is so much fun, and the workers are friendly. Plenty of places to park, but pay attention to the time limits.
Stephanie

2 months ago

Here for the week. Childhood memories abound! I have nothing bad to say about Capitola. I love this place!!!