the wandering chick
...Capitola
a favorite
Capitola pier

I hadn't heard of Capitola, a small, colorful beach town on Monterey Bay just south of Santa Cruz, but it turned out to be one of my favorites. It's a nice-sized resort with restaurants and shops along the beachfront. Its wharf is fun to stroll and people- or bird-watch.

Rental bungalows on the sand add a whimsical flavor to the town, and the trendy shops are a bit above the typical souvenir shops.

Capitola is said to be the oldest beach town on the west coast.

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The Wharf House Restaurant at the far end of Capitola's wharf, casual with atmosphere
Capitola wharf
Capitola
Capitola
Rentals are available on Capitola's beachfront, a perfect location.
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The mouth of the Soquel Creek ends just short of the ocean and offers an inviring setting for patio dining.
Capitola beach
Capitola beach rentals
Capitola
cormorant
Capitola ocean view
Capitola wharf
comorant
This little guy, a comorant, seemed to be fairly accustomed to people on the Capitola wharf. He strolled right along witih them, keeping in step with those who offered a tasty handout.
Eyes wide open....for food!
Imagine this view while eating clam chowder and fried calamari al fredo at one of Capitola's many beachfront restaurants. Life is good.
Capitola restaurant
Capitola
the colors of Capitola

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The colors of Capitola