Dogs are not allowed on any public beach in the city of Capitola, with or without a leash. Recognized guide, signal and service dogs accompanying the person they assist, and police dogs working for law enforcement, are exempt.
Drinking alcohol is unlawful on Capitola's beaches, and so is carrying an opened or partly emptied container of alcohol. The city makes exceptions only where the official in charge of the place has adopted rules allowing it, or under a city land use or special event permit.
Glass containers of any size are prohibited on any public beach in Capitola. Alcoholic beverage containers larger than 128 fluid ounces (one U.S. gallon) are also prohibited.
Smoking is prohibited on Capitola Beach. The city's definition of smoking includes e-cigarettes, pipes, cigars and hookahs.
In Capitola it is unlawful to operate a loudspeaker, public address system or sound amplification system, or to play a musical instrument, without a city permit. The code's exceptions cover sound inside cars and homes, private property between 9 AM and 9 PM, and city agents, not a public beach.
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We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
We have not verified this rule for this beach yet. Check with the city before you rely on it.
Source: City of Capitola Municipal Code · checked 2026-10-20. Rules change by ordinance and by season. When it matters, confirm with the posted signs.
Dogs at Capitola: Dogs are not allowed on any public beach in the city of Capitola, with or without a leash. Recognized guide, signal and service dogs accompanying the person they assist, and police dogs working for law enforcement, are exempt. Not allowed at Capitola: dogs, alcohol, glass, smoking. Allowed only in places or at certain times: amplified music. Checked against City of Capitola Municipal Code on 2026-10-20. Rules we have not verified for Capitola are marked as such rather than guessed on the beach rules page.