7 AM
Capitola Wharf Fishing
Capitola Wharf · Family
Drop a line off the rebuilt wharf or rent a skiff and bait from Capitola Boat & Bait for a morning on sheltered Soquel Cove.
8 AM
Pleasure Point Surf
East Cliff Drive · Active
The classic Pleasure Point breaks are minutes west of the village, with a scenic cliff walk and some of the best longboarding on the bay.
7:44 PM
sun-timed
Capitola Wharf Sunset
Capitola Wharf · Sunset
The nightly sunset over Monterey Bay from the rebuilt Capitola Wharf, with the pastel village glowing behind the beach.
Capitola Art & Wine Festival
A long-running September weekend that fills the village with local artists, Santa Cruz Mountains wineries and live music along the Esplanade and creek.
Capitola Sand Sculpture Contest
Teams build elaborate sculptures on Capitola Beach each fall in one of the village's most beloved free community events.
Twilight Concerts at the Beach
Free summer concert series on the sand at Esplanade Park running through the warm months, a classic Capitola evening out.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
At Capitola Beach, the sun sets at 8:14 PM today — about 13h 59m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:15 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Capitola Beach update at the top of the conditions page.