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Capitola Beach & Village

ExploreCapitola, South Bay4.6/5

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A charming protected cove beach in the oldest seaside resort on the Pacific Coast. The calm, mellow waves are perfect for first-time surfers and young swimmers. The colorful Venetian-style village has shops, restaurants, and ice cream parlors.

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Altersgruppe

0-2, 2-5, 5-8, 8-12

Art des Ortes

Outdoor

Preisniveau

Free

Beste Besuchszeit

Summer for swimming; year-round for village exploring

Parken

Paid parking in village lots. Arrive early in summer as spots fill fast.

Tipps

About 1.5 hours from SF. Summer concerts on the bandstand and outdoor movies. Beach is in a protected cove so waves are gentler.

KinderwagenfreundlichWickelstationGastronomie vor OrtReservierung erforderlich--

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