Category Archives: Capitola

The Perfect Day at Capitola Beach

the perfect day at capitola beach

If you are looking for fun things to do in Santa Cruz, consider spending the day at Capitola Village! “The Village” as the locals call it, is the perfect place to come spend the day. Between beach relaxing, ocean activities, village restaurants and shopping you can have fun all day – never having to get […]

WOMEN ON WAVES (WOW) Santa Cruz Surfing Contest

Capitola Beach Company is very proud to be a first time sponsor of the Women on Waves surfing event happening at Capitola Beach on Saturday, October 17th, 2015. Women on Waves (WOW) is as a super fun women’s amateur surfing contest that gives the women and girls of our community a chance to get out there and […]

Why You Should Go Stand Up Paddle Boarding In Santa Cruz

If you have never been on a stand up paddle board (SUP) it might be hard to understand the attraction until you try it! Two of the biggest reasons it has become one of the fastest growing activities in Santa Cruz is  because it’s FUN & great EXERCISE! EXERCISE Stand up paddle boarding provides great […]

How to Choose the Best Santa Cruz Surfing Spot

Liam Santa Cruz Surfing

If you are new to surfing Santa Cruz keep these things in mind when picking the perfect spot: Don’t go where more experienced surfers surf. You will get in the way and create dangerous situations. Staying out of other surfer’s way is good surf etiquette. Check our Santa Cruz Surfing Breaks post for more details on where to […]

How Swells Effect Santa Cruz Surfing?

The best summer swells for Santa Cruz surfing are generated by storms in the southern hemisphere. These powerful winter southern hemisphere storms push swells our direction during our summer season. We were fortunate so far this summer to be on the receiving end of 2 major swells that were generated off the coast of New Zealand. […]