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'''Capitola''' is a small, charming town on the coast of [[Monterey Bay]] in [[California]]. It is approximately 6 miles east of downtown [[Santa Cruz (California)|Santa Cruz]].
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[http://www.capitolavillage.com/
Capitola
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''' is a small, charming town on the coast of [[Monterey Bay]] in [[California]]. It is approximately 6 miles east of downtown [[Santa Cruz (California)|Santa Cruz]].
==Get in==
==Get in==
==Get around==
==Get around==
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==See==
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'''Capitola City Beach''', right in the Village, is a wonderful family beach - lots of clean sand and small but regular waves for anyone learning to surf.
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'''The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz''' gathers to play at the gazebo beside the City Beach on Sundays from 10-11:30. Great fun and music in a glorious setting.
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===Events===
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Capitola hosts a number of year-round events, including Twilight Concerts, Art at the Beach, the Capitola Begonia Festival, Movies at the Beach, the Capitola Art and Wine Festival, and many more.
[http://www.capitolavillage.com/capitola_calendar_events.php]
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Capitola hosts a number of year-round events, including Twilight Concerts, Art at the Beach, the Capitola Begonia Festival, Movies at the Beach, the Capitola Art and Wine Festival, and many more.
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'''[http://www.capitolachamber.com/artwine.html
Capitola Art & Wine Festival]'''. An admission-free event held in Capitola Village. It features music and food, as well as art and wine; many local wineries, artists, and restaurants participate. This has been a Capitola tradition since 1983. In a recent festival, 185 artists and 17 wineries participated.
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'''[http://www.begoniafestival.com/
Capitola Begonia Festival]'''. This annual festival has taken place on Labor Day Weekend for over fifty years. Festivities include float making/float parade (the floats actually float—it’s a nautical parade!), sand sculpture building, live music, film screenings, and art-related activities. The Pacific Begonia was hybridized in Capitola by the Brown family. A woman named Peggy Matthews noticed all of the begonia flowers going to waste on the Brown Bulb Ranch, and in 1951, was given permission to pick as many flowers as she liked. The Capitola Water Follies featured paddleboards covered in begonias this same year, and that is how the festival began. 1952 was the first official float-making year.
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'''[http://www.wharftowharf.com/
Wharf to Wharf]'''. This six-mile race from the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf to the Capitola Wharf is known as “The best little roadrace in California.” It began in 1973 and has gained popularity ever since. Cash prizes are doled out to the top three winners. The race is for all types of runners and is on a very scenic route. The race is limited to 15,000 runners.
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==Buy==
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Capitola Village offers a variety of shopping and dining options. The shopping area consists of a number of retail art galleries, jewelry stores, and cute boutiques that will satisfy even the most discerning shopper.
[http://www.capitolavillage.com/]
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Capitola Village offers a variety of shopping and dining options. The shopping area consists of a number of retail art galleries, jewelry stores, and cute boutiques that will satisfy even the most discerning shopper.
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'''Cafe Lido''' is directly across from the beach. Enjoy delicious seafood, creative salads, and the best bread pudding ever.
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| content=Located on the beach with spectacular views of the Monterey Bay and Capitola wharf. Thursdays are Lobster Night. Fridays are Prime Rib Night. Live Music every Friday and Saturday nights. Patio dining, bar, restaurant, full espresso bar. Free WiFi.
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| name=Best Western Capitola-By-The-Sea Inn & Suites | url=http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=05597 | email=
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| content=Boutique hotel across from the beach
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| name=
The Capitola
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Quality
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qualityinncapitola
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Take the Bay Ave / Porter St exit off Highway 1. Heading west, turn left into The Corssroads Shopping Center. The driveway is straight ahead, up the hill, on the left.
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Close to the freeway and a short drive or nice walk to the beach. Excellent specialty coffee machine and heated pool. Also offers extended stay suites.
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