by Craig Nunes | Jul 25, 2026 | Home Page Feature, Play
August has a way of reminding us to slow down. The days are still long, the sun lingers a little later over Monterey Bay, and Capitola Village is filled with the kind of energy that only summer brings. Families gather on the beach, friends linger over patio dinners,...
by Craig Nunes | Jun 27, 2026 | Home Page Feature, Play
There’s a version of July that only exists in Capitola. It’s the one where your flip-flops never quite dry out, where “just one more shop” turns into an hour, and where dinner reservations get pushed back because the sunset over Capitola Beach...
by Craig Nunes | May 23, 2026 | Play
Welcome to Capitola Village, your guide to assembling everything you need for a perfect day by the sea. We’ll show you where to find high-quality sunscreen, comfortable flip flops, and the ideal beach towel. Discover where locals go for quick, tasty meals and...
by Craig Nunes | Apr 25, 2026 | Home Page Feature, Play
The Right Gift Is Somewhere in This Village You will know it when you find it. Not because it is on a list. Not because an algorithm suggested it. But because you will walk into a shop, pick something up, and feel that quiet click of rightness—the...
by Craig Nunes | Mar 27, 2026 | Play
How To Arrive The best way to arrive in Capitola is to be ready to see color. Not pastel. Not “coastal neutrals.” Not beige-with-a-view. Color. Actual, unapologetic, mood-lifting color. Walk down Capitola Avenue and you’re hit with it...
by Craig Nunes | Mar 7, 2026 | Play
Running a business in Capitola comes with its unique charm and community support. Ashley Cotta, the owner of Bare Skin + Body, shares her journey and experiences about her business and the special place that is Capitola. The Heart of Capitola’s Business...
