Capitola-by-the-Sea is a scenic city located on the Monterey
Bay in Santa Cruz County, approximately 70 miles south of San Francisco
and 35 miles north of Monterey.
Seagulls along the
California coast live simple lives. During their spring breeding
season, you'll find them primarily on islands west of the
mainland as close as a few miles or as far as several hundred
miles away. It is in these safe harbors that they are able to
lay eggs and hatch them with few predators.
Once large enough to take
wing and fly away, the seagulls find plenty of food along the
Pacific Coast in special places such as Capitola by the Sea. The
birds especially enjoy wharfs where bait is sold, fishing occurs
(California piers permit free fishing), and fishing boats return
from trips with catch of the day.
The Capitola wharf is not
only a fantastic place to visit, to linger, and to sit and soak
up the local color. From seagulls, to sailboats, kayakers and
occasional dolphins or whales seen in the distance, Capitola
wharf is set just far enough away from the small streets and
shops that it offers a peaceful, somewhat quiet setting.
Several outdoor tables and
chairs are offered for restaurant guests buying a soda, coffee
and sandwiches or snacks at the wharf restaurant. The next time
you're driving through Santa Cruz county coastal area and you
happen to be near Santa Cruz, just a few miles south is where
you'll discover Capitola.
In addition to many shops,
dining and things to see and do, you won't want to miss the
annual festival that's as fun and colorful as anything on earth.
Be sure to plan your trip for the Begonia Festival.
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