Things to Do with Kids in Capitola, CA

  • TripBuzz found 216 things to do with kids in or near Capitola, California, including 204 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Cruz, Cupertino, Pacific Grove and Morgan Hill.
  • From Capitola City Beach to New Brighton State Beach, the Capitola area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Parks, Paddleboarding and Arcades.
  • Capitola rests along the central California coastline along the northeast shore of Monterey Bay. The size and population of the town are relatively small, acting as a suburban area six miles east of Santa Cruz. The town itself is famous for many colorful houses and hotels that line the cliffs overlooking the sandy beaches and water front.
  • TripBuzz found 216 things to do with kids in or near Capitola, California, including 204 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Cruz, Cupertino, Pacific Grove and Morgan Hill.
  • From Capitola City Beach to New Brighton State Beach, the Capitola area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Parks, Paddleboarding and Arcades.
  • Capitola rests along the central California coastline along the northeast shore of Monterey Bay. The size and population of the town are relatively small, acting as a suburban area six miles east of Santa Cruz. The town itself is famous for many colorful houses and hotels that line the cliffs overlooking the sandy beaches and water front.
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Classic diner fare and international dishes crafted for vegetarian diets, with vegan and gluten-free options available
0.2 Miles
87% 15 votes
Surf Shop 131 Monterey Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Providing paddleboard and wet suit rentals, Capitola Beach Company has guided lessons that takes visitors out to sea by paddleboard. The company has a store that sells beach gifts and surf accessories.
0.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paddleboarding 1500 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA 95010 MoreLess Info
Hosted at Capitola beach, Stand Up Paddle Capitola provides group and private lessons for stand up paddleboard activities. It also offers group tours of the surrounding Santa Cruz cove and Monterey Bay region.
1.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Theaters 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Located on the Cabrillo campus, Cabrillo Stage has been performing Broadway caliber musical productions for over thirty years. From Disney to pop culture musicals, each season provides enjoyable dynamic performances. After performance discussions and seasonal subscriptions are available.
2.3 Miles
86% 239 votes
Beaches State Park Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Seacliff State Beach is known for the being the resting place for the concrete skeleton of the Palo Alto, a ship built in 1917. Guests can visit the beach and fish off the pier.
2.4 Miles
86% 7 votes
History Museums 7605-B Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Focused on preserving the history of the small area of Aptos and its surrounding hills and beaches is the Aptos History Museum. The museum features a curated collection of historical photographs, artifacts and documentation of the areas past.
2.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 7605 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
The Aptos Museum is a historical museum featuring a collection of local artifacts, photographs, and information. The museum offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs for students. The museum also maintains a gift shop.
2.5 Miles
60% 5 votes
Bay 161-177 Seacliff Dr E, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
A scenic seaside park overlooking Monterey Bay, SeaCliff Mini Park offers wildlife viewing, birding, and beach activities. Visitors can also see the SS Palo Alto tanker, or fish or crab from the pier.
2.6 Miles
93% 60 votes
Beaches E Cliff Dr at 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MoreLess Info
Twin Lakes State Beach is a public beach that provides a number of outdoor amenities for its guests. In addition to swimming in the ocean, visitors also commonly enjoy having picnics in the sand or exploring the nearby nature trails.
2.6 Miles
79% 14 votes
Movie Theaters 122 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003 MoreLess Info
Offering a variety of movies in a small, intimate setting, Aptos Cinemas features current popular movies as well as art house, foreign, and independent films. The theater sells some unusual concessions, as well, including cupcakes.
2.7 Miles
100% 7 votes
Fishing 333 E Lake Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 MoreLess Info
Whether you want to fish, sight-see or have a party out in the bay, the 32 foot boat run by Monterey Bay Charters can provide a spacious place for you to do so at reasonable prices.
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