Capitola Wharf Past

Photo with Capitola wharf in background after 1913 storm damage.

PAST: The Capitola Historical Museum produced a short video history of the Capitola Wharf that can be found following the link below. 

  • 1857 – 450-foot wharf known as “Soquel Landing” built for F. A. Hihn by carpenter Sedgwick Lynch. Since construction, the Wharf has sustained significant storm damage throughout the years and repaired after each event.
  • 1979 - The County transferred ownership of the Beach and Wharf to the City of Capitola, and the Wharf was renovated by City through 1982
  • 2000 - Wharf was renovated by City and Wharf gate dedicated in 2002

All photos provided by the Capitola Historical Museum.

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Capitola wharf in background circa 1929
Color photo of Capitola Wharf circa 1965 view from cliff
Overhead view of Capitola Wharf circa 1970
View of Capitola wharf from the beach looking North
Photo of Capitola wharf circa 1973 with cars parked

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