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Capitola wharf shown in the photographic image above has a
gate that closes and locks presumably to keep people off when
the pier is closed at night.
Capitola Village's Capitola Wharf offers all the charm of the
seaside city that captures the hearts of those who happen upon
this quaint, picturesque town and linger. Some stay a lifetime,
while most of us travelers only visit for a few hours or days.
But once you find this spot, you'll probably agree it is one of
the most scenic places to see on all the California coast.
The Capitola Wharf shown
in the digitally-manipulated picture above exemplifies what
there is to love about Capitola. Look at the wrought iron entry
with the name, "Capitola Wharf" spelled out between the frame of
two layers of material. The decorative entrance creates perfect
staging for your exploration of this pier or wharf that extends
into the Pacific Ocean of Monterey Bay. Sailboats bob in their
bay moorings and you'll usually see a seagull or two, perched on
the wharf wood railings, watching the boats, the sea, and
searching for their next great meal.
Visitors and locals lazily
stroll along the neatly lined wooden plank flooring of the pier,
heading toward the scenic vistas at the end where benches offer
a place to sit and look. You can also stop and get a soda,
coffee or hot cocoa, and a sandwich or some fish at the wharf
restaurant where you'll also find a bait and tackle / kayak
rental shop.
Life has its charm in
Capitola by the Sea, a village south of Santa Cruz.
Sharing the same bays, ocean views and great surfing, Capitola
is a a premier residential area out of reach to all but a few
who can afford the mortgage on a cottage or oceanfront castle.
Prices for modes off-water homes are just under $1 million and
the prices rise from there to several million dollars or more.
The best part about being
a traveler is that you can enjoy the same great sea, great views
and this beautiful wharf shown above. When you visit Capitola
Wharf, take time to dine on the bay either on the wharf or at
one of the cute restaurants over the bridge in downtown. Several
sit along the bay and oceanfront offering awesome views that are
priceless.
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