- Our list of the best things to do in Capitola, California, features the top 311 nearby activities — including 113 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Capitola, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Capitola, CA , followed by 291 popular activities in nearby cities, including Santa Cruz, Gilroy, Saratoga, Cupertino, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Pacific Grove, Los Gatos, Watsonville, Aptos, Marina, Campbell, Monterey, Seaside, Salinas, Big Sur and Marina del Rey
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Located inside the UCSC campus, the Arboretum is a great place to explore a variety of plants and trees of many different countries. Bird watching is a popular activity here with a good population of hummingbirds and other resident and visiting species.
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361 votes
1156 High St., Santa Cruz, CA 95064
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The University of California at Santa Cruz is a major research institution with ten component colleges. It is most respected for its programs in medicine, biology, biological engineering and chemistry.
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87%
2454 votes
2531 West Cliff Drive near Swanton Blvd., Santa Cruz, CA
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True to its name, Natural Bridges State Park contains natural rock bridges created by eons of water and wind erosion. The modern park is managed by the state and is a wonderful destination for adults and families.
6.1 Miles
Cowell's Beach is good for surfers and windsurfers. It may not be the cleanest beach in the area.
6.2 Miles
Adults and children with an interest in marine ecosystems must not miss the opportunity to visit the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. It is an active research institution and a public outreach facility dedicated to helping the community understand the importance of preserving marine environments.
6.6 Miles
Nicholson Vineyards is a boutique winery located along the Corralitos Wine Trail. Guests are invited to bring a picnic to a wine-tasting, where interactions with the winemaker and vineyard owners are common. The vineyard also produces estate-grown olive oil.
6.7 Miles
Located in Marina del Rey, the Marina del Rey Beach is a small, gorgeous beach popular with families and children. Due to its small size, it is usually not crowded and is very popular at sunrise and sunset.
7.0 Miles
An Aptos, California winery, the Pleasant Valley Vineyards are a short jaunt from Monterey Bay. Established in 1996, the facility features limited-release varietals, bottled on-site. Selections include Chardonnays, Merlots and Pinot Noirs.
7.5 Miles
One of the first self-sustained dairies of its time, Wilder Ranch, now a state park, is a popular venue for many outdoor activities and offers beautiful views of the ocean. It has a spacious picnic area and some of the old buildings with their original furnishings, are still intact.
7.5 Miles
Based in Santa Cruz, California, Roaring Camp Railroads offers a variety of railroad tours, exhibits and activities. It is famous for its magnificent Chanukah and Christmas displays. Tours during holiday season sell out quickly, and advance reservations are highly recommended.