Capitola Beach, Beach at Soquel Cove in Santa Cruz County, United States
South-facing sandy beach extends along Monterey Bay, featuring a substantial fishing pier and the multicolored Capitola Venetian Hotel structures on its shoreline.
The Capitola Beach area developed into a coastal destination in the late 1800s, attracting visitors from Santa Cruz and San Francisco for summer retreats.
During summer months, the beach hosts weekly concerts, outdoor movie screenings, and art exhibitions at the Esplanade Stage near the waterfront.
Visitors can access metered parking spaces along Esplanade street and find amenities including volleyball courts, restrooms, showers, and lifeguard services during peak seasons.
At extremely low tides, beachgoers can walk south to Capitola Bluffs, where ancient whale fossils remain embedded in coastal rock formations.
Location: Santa Cruz County
Address: Capitola State Beach, Capitola, CA 95010, USA 95010 Capitola
GPS coordinates: 36.97167,-121.95167
Latest update: March 24, 2025 05:41
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