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Capitola Beach & Village

ExploreCapitola, South Bay4.6/5

À propos de ce lieu

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.

Infos

Tranche d'âge

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

Type de lieu

Outdoor

Niveau de prix

Free

Meilleur moment

Summer for swimming; year-round for village exploring

Stationnement

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

Conseils

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

Accessible en poussetteTable à langerRestauration sur placeRéservation nécessaire--

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beachvillageswimmingshoppingday-trip
Site officiel

Emplacement

Capitola, South BayItinéraire

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