- 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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Crepes, omelets, sandwiches, quiches, and burgers at a French-inspired cafe that uses healthful ingredients
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Ultimate Fish Charters takes its passengers out on a charter boat and teaches them how to fish. Guests can keep some of the fish they catch.
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Santa Cruz Harbor Beach is situated adjacent to the harbor operations and provides an ideal setting for visitors to spread out a towel, and enjoy the fresh ocean breezes. The beach is conveniently located near many shops and eateries.
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Visitors can enjoy a wide stretch of beach with fire pits at Rio Del Mar Beach. The beach is close to a variety of shopping venues and restaurants and leashed dogs are allowed.
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Hidden Beach is a small 1.5 acre beach-side neighborhood park. The park maintains a play structure for children, as well as picnic tables, a large open field, and public restrooms.
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Situated on 10.3 acres of land, Aptos Village Park is a site of family picnics, weddings, and weekend music festivals. The park features picnic tables, a gazebo, and a lawn area that is open to the public.
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790 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Climb aboard Chardonnay II Sailing Charters and explore the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in style. Guests enjoy sailing past the glorious coastline, seeing the protected wildlife and relaxing on any of the variety of cruises offered.
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500 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Family owned and operated, Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises have been serving the area of Santa Cruz for over a century. Scenic bay cruises, fishing trips, whale watching, and private parties are available within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
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Santa Cruz Bike Tours offers guided cycling tours of the local area, including the coast, the redwood forests, and other scenic routes. It offers a wide variety of tours, some of which combine biking with sailing.
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La Selva Beach is a community-managed beach area open to the public every day, weather and conditions permitting. The geographic location of the beach causes smaller waves making this lifeguard-staffed beach more popular with swimmers and sunbathers than surfers.
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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
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1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History claims its origins began as far back as the late 1800's with a collection of fossils and Indian artifacts. Today, the museum highlights the wildlife, native peoples, geology, and marine life of the Monterey Bay region.