Community

The Capitola City Council Candidate Forum will be held on Tuesday, October 4th, 6 - 8pm at City Hall in the Council Chambers. 

This event is hosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce and will be moderated by former Capitola Mayor, Mike Termini. Candidates will have the opportunity to state their vision, priorities and answer questions.

The Chamber encourages the community to submit advance questions by October 3rd via email or by calling the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce at 831-475-6522. 

The Capitola Beach Festival is a family-friendly festival including the following events: sand sculpture contest, fishing derby, rowboat races, horseshoe tournament, children's art, chalk art, and the lighted boat nautical parade.

Join us at the Festival!

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!

Capitola Public Safety Foundation Skate-Tola Youth Outreach Skateboard Contest at McGregor Skatepark

This event is organized and run by the Business Improvement Area. Visit its webstie below. 

The 50th Annual Wharf to Wharf race is Sunday, July 24, 2022. 

Take advantage of this curbside service provided by GreenWaste Recovery to help you with your Spring Cleaning! Dispose of one bulky item (like furniture, appliances, etc.) and up to seven bags or cans of garbage, not to exceed 50 lbs. each. All items must be curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your regular day of service.
Household hazardous waste will not be accepted.

For bulky items, please call GreenWaste Recovery to schedule a pick up at
831.768.9505.

A 10K/5K run along the coast, concluding in Capitola Village. Use the link at the bottom of the page for more information. This is not a City of Capitola event.