Venetian Court, Historic seaside resort in Capitola, United States.
Located at 1500 Wharf Road, the Venetian Court consists of two rows of colorful beachfront buildings with Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial Revival styles.
The construction of Venetian Court began in 1924 under architects Henry J. Roth and Wolfe & Higgins, becoming one of the first condominium developments in California.
The colorful exteriors emerged in the 1960s when resident Ann Bucher painted her unit pink after a European trip, inspiring other owners to follow.
The property includes 24 privately owned townhouses available as vacation rentals and a 17-unit hotel section known as the Capitola Venetian Hotel.
A storm in 1926 led to the construction of a protective sea wall, and subsequent renovations revealed original redwood floors and detailed exterior castings.
Location: California
Architectural style: Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, Mediterranean Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.97194,-121.95306
Latest update: March 20, 2025 14:51
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