Capitola Boat and Bait have shops located on the Santa Cruz and Capitola wharves that offer boat rentals, fishing gear and other rental equipment. Kayaks and water bike rentals are also available for rent as well as motorized ocean skiffs and the gift and tackle shop stocks plenty of provisions from snacks to jewelery, as well as everything you need to get fishing off the wharves and the boats.READ MORE

Capitola Book Cafe occupies 5,400 square feet of floor space with an inventory of 65,000 titles of mainly Fiction, Politics, Foreign Language, Business, Computers and Children's books, and there is also an excellent selection of greeting cards, magazines, and foreign and domestic newspapers. Lulu?s at Capitola Book Cafe serves light Meals, Coffee, Beer & Wine - enjoy a welcome break from your book selections, you won't leave empty handed though, there's something for everyone and the events and book club are a special highlight of the Capitola Book Cafe.READ MORE

Mr. Toots Coffeehouse is located in the delightful village of Capitola, serving the finest and highest quality coffee and espresso made from beans locally roasted with a custom blend of Indonesian and Sumatran beans. While overlooking the beach, enjoy locally made pastries, cookies, unique coffee drinks, blended drinks, sandwiches, or a slice of fresh baked quiche. There's free WIFI available and local art on display from various artists in the village.READ MORE

Monarch Cove Inn in Capitola presents quaint, well appointed bed and breakfast guest rooms on a 2.6 acre estate with glorious oceans views over Monterey bay. This Victorian Mansion offers seven queen size bedrooms, and two two-bedroom suites and also two cottages which are a thoughtful blend of yesterday and today. Monarch Cove Inn also caters to weddings, events, conferences and functions.READ MORE

Zelda's Birthday Club in Capitola hosts a party for all those who have their birthday in that month and throw in Party favors, decorations and a Prime Rib Dinner on them. The party starts at 4:30 pm and themes are available for a celebration in style, just bring your ID and join the party! READ MORE

Best Western Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites is an award winning hotel with gracious staff and spacious, first class accommodations. Do a workout session in the exercise room and follow that up with a swim and relax session in the heated outdoor pool & spa before enjoying a hearty complimentary continental breakfast. Best Western Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites can cater to meetings and events in their meeting space overlooking a garden courtyard and pool area. READ MORE

Monarch Cove Inn Cottages in Capitola offers two delightful cottages with great amenities including refrigerator, microwave, coffee service, cable television, free WI-FI and a continental style breakfast brought to your room each morning, and special amenities are also available. The Carriage House is an early century California beach bungalow and has an ocean view deck with adjoining hot tub within a private Gazebo. The Holiday House is a centurion queen studio cottage adjoining outside gardens leading to a private gazebo with inside hot tub.READ MORE

Capitola Venetian Hotel is right at the sand and sea and offers rooms and suites with ocean views, most with balconies. The Capitola Venetian Hotel is a Mediterranean styled boutique hotel with hand-carved doors thematic of Venice, Italy. Amenities include Free high-speed Internet access, fully equipped large kitchens, Color cable TV and more. Rooms and units are ideal for families and couples and a memorable holiday is ensured at one of the best spots on the California coast.READ MORE

Zelda's on the Beach in Capitola is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers indoor as well as outdoor seating on the beachfront deck. Enjoy Weekly Dinner Specials and enjoy your favorite Cocktail, Beverage or Wineocktails in happy hour from Monday to Friday 2:30 to 5:00. The food at Zelda's on the Beach in Capitola is hearty and wholesome and breakfast specialities features fresh Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting. Co. Coffee and a full service espresso bar.READ MORE

The fabulous Capitola Hotel with it's breezy Caribbean decor offers beautiful, comfortable rooms that includes free Wi-Fi, Refrigerator, Free local telephone, Ceiling Fan, Private Bath a Plasma screen television with HBO and more. Before heading out to explore the beach and the area enjoy a cooked to order breakfast each morning at Cafe Violet. Later relax in the private garden courtyard that offers tranquil sounds of the fountains among flowering vines and leafy foliage.READ MORE