General Event

Join us for National Night Out! 

The Capitola Police Department will host National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Jade Street Park. The event will feature free BBQ, a meet and greet with the Chief and other police officers, and fun & games for all.

Mark your Calendars! Dates have been announced for the 2023 Beach Festival. The last Full weekend in September, Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th. With the winter storm damage to the wharf, we will be unable to hold the Fishing Derby event. However, we are adding a Paddleboard Race this year! Check out our Schedule of Events page for a complete list of events and times

More infomation at link below

http://capitolabeachfestival.com/

Stroll the festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired by local dance groups, and street performers. 

Charming Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste and an abundance of boutiques to satisfy a shopper’s dream. Art, wine, music, and fun in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola…summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise!

More infomation at link below

The scenic six-mile race is run on gently rolling hills in local seaside streets.  The weather conditions for race morning are typically perfect:  cool, 60 degrees, calm and foggy, but by noon, the skies are clear and warm. The Finish Line is at the corner of Cliff & Wharf Road by the Capitola Wharf.

Please be aware of traffic and parking impacts, more information at the link below. 

https://wharftowharf.com/wharf-to-wharf-race/#tab-event_info

City of Capitola Recreation Department
Capitola Junior Lifeguards
Little Guards Competition
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
9 am - 3 pm

Welcome to the Capitola Junior Lifeguard Little Guard Competition! The competition is set up for
maximum participation and fun for all Little Guards.

City of Capitola Recreation Department

Capitola Junior Lifeguard Challenge

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Welcome to the Capitola Junior Lifeguard Challenge! The competition will begin promptly at 10:00 am. It is suggested the teams arrive by 9:00 am to set up. An instructor meeting will take place at the scoring tent at 9:30. We have scheduled one hour per event so things should not be rushed, but it is important that instructors have their guards at the venues on time.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY - May- August  2026
Join us for a delicious and fun-filled evening with live music and local food trucks

At this virtual community meeting, the City's Housing Consultant Team will provide an overview of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.  There will be time for public comment and questions following the presentation.   

WHEN:      Tuesday, May 16, 2023   
TIME:          6:00 pm
VIRTUAL:   Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/81650075653 

Dial in by Phone: 1 (669) 900 6833 or  1 (408) 638 0968
Meeting ID: 816 5007 5653
Meeting Passcode: 959049

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