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Capitola City Beach is a sandy beach at the north end of Monterey Bay in Capitola, CA. It’s a popular urban beach that can be jam packed on sunny days and during the town’s organized beach events.
This south-facing beach has a large fishing pier, Capitola Wharf, that sticks out into Soquel Cove where the water is usually calm due to protection from land west of here. The point beyond the east end of the beach gets waves and is a popular surfing area.
Behind the beach a lagoon is formed by Soquel Creek which has birds at times putting on a show for tourists. When the creek is flowing it will divide up the beach.
In the evenings during the warmer months at Capitola Beach they show movies, have twilight concerts, and host art shows while live music plays on the Esplanade Stage.
Metered parking spaces can be found next to the beach on Esplanade and adjacent side streets.
amenities
Restrooms
Showers
Accessibility Mat
activities
Fishing
Surfing
Swimming
Volleyball
prohibitions
No Alcohol
No Camping
No Cars on Sand
No Cliff Jumping
No Climbing
No Diving
No Dogs
No Fire Pits
No Firearms
No Fireworks
No Hole Digging
No Motorized Crafts
No Smoking
No Vending
hazards
Heavy Shore Break
High Surf
Large Waves
Rip Currents
Cliffs / Bluffs
Shallow Water
Sharks
Slippery Rocks
Strong Currents
Falling Debris
Submerged Objects
Sudden Drop Off
Swim at your Own Risk
Beaches and oceans are dynamic natural environments. Crowd conditions, currents, waves, wild animals, and other water and beach conditions can rapidly change. The risks and conditions shown on this site are informational only and not always real-time. Actual conditions may differ. Lifeguards are not always on duty or available. Always remain aware of your surroundings and exercise due care for your own safety and the safety of others around you.
Always check for water warnings or check with a lifeguard before you swim.