Capitola Beach
A lively village beach at the mouth of Soquel Creek, framed by colorful buildings and Capitola Wharf.
Know before you go
- Parking
More than 220 spaces in the City Upper and Lower lots behind City Hall (420 Capitola Ave).
Verified · City of Capitola · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fees
City Upper and Lower lots $1 per hour (up to 12 hours); Village spaces $2 per hour with 2 to 3 hour limits.
Verified · City of Capitola · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Paying
Parking enforced 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, including holidays.
Verified · City of Capitola · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Getting down
S. of Esplanade and Monterey Ave., Capitola.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Tide & surf
Unknown – check locally
- Hours
Unknown – check locally
- Dogs
No dogs on any Capitola beach or on Capitola Wharf, leashed or not.
Verified · City of Capitola · checked Oct 3, 2026
- Restrooms
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Showers
Yes
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Accessibility
Disabled access listed.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Lifeguards
Lifeguard service listed. Staffing varies by season.
Coastal Commission listing · California Coastal Commission
- Rules
Unknown – check locally
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change. Always follow lifeguards and posted signs.
Tides & daylight · next 3 days
Information only, not safety advice. Conditions change, so always follow lifeguards and posted signs. Data: official city, county, State Parks and National Park Service pages, the California Coastal Commission, NOAA and the National Weather Service · Facts checked Oct 3, 2026 · Map © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.