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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, once home to a 160-room hotel, salt-water baths and trolley service from Santa Cruz, has earned its reputation as the Pacific coast’s oldest seaside resort town. Founded over 135 years ago, Capitola still has the feel of a vintage beachside town, where galleries and boutiques decorate the quaint streets the Village. The esplanade curves alongside a row of seaside restaurants, bursting open into a magnificent view of the sea. Mediterranean essence flavors the air, from breezy cafes to the relaxed atmosphere of this treasured town. Visitors can enjoy the end to their day with summertime twilight concerts at Esplanade Park’s outdoor bandstand adjacent to the beach. Indulge in a sumptuous picnic basket from Gayle’s Bakery and Rosticceria while relaxing on a blanket, or take a spin on the plaza dance floor. The Capitola Wharf offers magnificent sunset views, perfect for a stroll at dusk. 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. Don’t miss the annual Begonia Festival, a Labor Day Weekend tradition in Capitola 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 and Wine Festival, “Surfin’ Santa” and the Capitola Rod and Custom Classic Car Show. The 165-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 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 leading into scenic two-lane roads that wind up through the mountains 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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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012

Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012
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
2012 Events Calendar
Maps
A Wine Lover’s Paradise
Monterey Bay
Galleries and Museums
Exploring Santa Cruz County’s Great Outdoors
Capitola and Soquel
Pajaro Valley and Watsonville
San Lorenzo Valley
Scotts Valley
Pleasure Point
Aptos
Davenport
Restaurant Guide
Lodging Guide
Visitor Activities
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Welcome to Santa Cruz County
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Your Wildlife Watching Destination
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Field to Table
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Locally Made
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - From the Mountains to the Sea
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Culture and Creativity
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - 2012 Events Calendar
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Maps
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - A Wine Lover’s Paradise
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Monterey Bay
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Galleries and Museums
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Exploring Santa Cruz County’s Great Outdoors
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Capitola and Soquel
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Pajaro Valley and Watsonville
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - San Lorenzo Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Scotts Valley
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Pleasure Point
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Aptos
Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Davenport
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Restaurant Guide
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Lodging Guide
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Santa Cruz Travel Guide 2012 - Visitor Activities
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