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capitola & soquel Village
Timeless gems of the Central Coast
From the seaside vistas of Capitola to the small-town appeal of nearby Soquel, this cozy region south of Santa Cruz is reminiscent of another time in history. Capitola Village was once home to a 160-room hotel, salt-water baths, and trolley service from Santa Cruz, earning its reputation as the Pacific coast’s oldest seaside resort town. Founded over 135 years ago, Capitola still radiates the charisma of a vintage beachside town, where galleries and boutiques decorate the quaint streets of Capitola Village. The esplanade curves alongside a row of beachside restaurants and then bursts open into a magnificent view of the sea. A Mediterranean essence flavors the air, from breezy cafes to the relaxed atmosphere of this treasured town. Wednesday evenings during summer, twilight concerts at Esplanade Park’s outdoor bandstand are an enjoyable way to end the day. Bring a sumptuous picnic dinner from Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria and a beach blanket or take a spin on the plaza dance floor. Or stroll the Capitola Wharf and watch the sunset. Housed inside a quaint schoolhouse in the village, the Capitola Historical Museum features changing exhibits and offers maps for self-guided walking tours. Beyond the village, Capitola boasts a day spa, tea room and endless shopping at the Capitola Mall. The annual Begonia Festival has been a Labor Day Weekend tradition for nearly six decades. The highlight of the festival is the parade of begonia-covered barges floating down Soquel Creek to the beach. The festival also features a sand sculpture contest, a fishing derby and other events celebrating this lovely blossom. Other year-round crowd pleasers include the Capitola Art & Wine Festival, “Surfin’ Santa,” and the Capitola Rod and Custom Classic Car Show. The 164-year-old town of Soquel lies just inland from Capitola. Antique shops featuring everything from heirloom jewelry to early American furniture line the streets of Soquel Village where a truly international variety of dining options abound. The hills up above the town are draped with vineyards, and Soquel Village serves as an ideal starting point for self-guided wine tasting tours. Bargetto Winery is located near the heart of town. Scenic two-lane roads wind up through the mountains to many more wineries north of Soquel. The engaging appeal of Capitola and Soquel will coax you into a timeless world of relaxation.
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Founded over 135 years ago, capitola still radiates the charisma oF a vintage beachside town
“ savor the surrounding foothills as well as the wine in soquel.” sunset suMMer triPs, 2009
Photo: Frank Balthis
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011
Contents
Welcome to Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz
Your Wildlife Watching Destination
Field to Table
Locally Made
From the Mountains to the Sea
Culture and Creativity
201163 Events Calendar
Maps
A Wine Lover’s Paradise
Monterey Bay
Galleries and Museums
Exploring Santa Cruz County’s Great Outdoors
Pajaro Valley and Watsonville
San Lorenzo Valley
Scotts Valley
Capitola and Soquel
Pleasure Point
Aptos
Davenport
Restaurant Guide
Lodging Guide
Visitor Activities
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Welcome to Santa Cruz County
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Locally Made
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Culture and Creativity
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - 201163 Events Calendar
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Maps
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - A Wine Lover’s Paradise
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Monterey Bay
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Galleries and Museums
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Exploring Santa Cruz County’s Great Outdoors
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Pajaro Valley and Watsonville
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - San Lorenzo Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Scotts Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Capitola and Soquel
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Pleasure Point
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Aptos
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2011 - Lodging Guide
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