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 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 is a lagoon formed by Soquel Creek which has birds at times putting on a show. Next to the creek are town homes in an area called the Venetian Hotel that was built right on the sand. These picturesque homes have bright multi-colored facades and form a perfect backdrop to this excellent beach. Also behind the beach are several restaurants and shops along the Esplanade. Lifeguards on duty during busy times. 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.
