California shopping
Capitola, California is a shopper's
delight. The small, beach-side downtown shops and stores are all within a
few square blocks with most no more than a peak around the corner from the
Pacific Ocean with its sand beach views. This Santa Cruz County treasure
offers clean streets, friendly folks and a sunny days most of the year.
While parking can be a bit challenging, once you find a spot you are only a
few blocks from your favorite restaurants, stores, shops, boutiques and even
wine tasting bars.
Colorful banners on the charming,
antique-styled light fixtures announce that Capitola has it all...dining,
shopping and so much more. On a recent trip we explored the village and
stopped at several art galleries, one containing a large selection of
decorator glass pieces, a thrift shop with some well-kept items that were
not needed by their owners anymore, a beach-themed women's clothing store
with fantastic sweaters and jackets and to top the experience off, a lovely
meal outdoors on the bay overlooking the Venetian-style buildings near
Capitola Wharf.
For a day of shopping, two of us spent
$35 on lunch and $40 on gifts. Departing with treasures such as a silver
charm for a bracelet, gift cards and a nice bottle of wine, we headed for a
well-deserved swim at the hotel before taking in a movie. If you're
visiting Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Watsonville and other nearby
destinations, be sure to take a drive over to Capitola for a lovely stroll
combined with some fun shops where the folks who run them are incredibly
pleasant.
Shopping
Ambiance for the Home
912 41st Ave.
Santa Cruz CA 95062
831-476-0150
Avalon Visions
208 Monterey Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-464-7245
Gifts
Big Kahuna
217 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-462-5320
www.aloha-bigkahuna.com
Clothing/Shopping - Hawaiian Shirts
Big on Style, Inc.
Betsy Renner
1440 41st Avenue, Suite H
Capitola CA 95010
831-462-8200
www.bigonstyle.com
Retail - Generously Sized Fashions
Capitola Book Cafe
1475 41st Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-462-4415
www.capitolabookcafe.com
Shopping - Book Store/Cafe
Capitola Mall
1855-41st Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-476-9749
www.shopcapitolamall.com
Macy's, Gottschalks, Mervyns, Sears
& over 100 specialty shops and restaurants
Capitola Seashells
115 San Jose Avenue
Capitola CA 95010
831-465-0171
morgan-barry@msn.com
Gift Shop
Craft Gallery Annex, The
207 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-475-3788
www.craftgallery.net
Shopping - Gifts
dahlia
210 Esplanade
Capitola CA 95010
831-475-4556
Women's Boutique
Friends
209 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-479-1011
Gifts - Bath & Body Care
Gottschalks Department Store
1825 - 41st Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-476-4600
Shopping - Retail Department Store
Hot Feet
219 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-476-3960
Shopping - Shoes
Kaleidoscope
828 Bay Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-475-0210
Shopping - Toys/Gifts
Kings Plaza Shopping Center
1601 - 41st Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-475-9042
Shopping Center
Lauren's
120 San Jose Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-462-5245
Shopping - Clothing
Paper Parade
504-D Bay Avenue
Capitola CA 95010
831-476-2311
Fine Paper & Gifts
Pretty Mama, Inc.
1501 - 41st Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-464-3700
Shopping - Clothing
Rainbow City Limits
116 San Jose Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-476-9769
www.rainbowcitylimit.com
Shopping - Gifts
Rain or Shine, Inc.
202 Capitola Avenue
Capitola CA 95010
831-464-9600
www.rainorshineonline.com
California sunglass store
Sea Level
112 Stockton Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
462-6974
Shopping - Clothing/ T-Shirts - Sweatshirts
Thomas Kinkade Capitola Signature Gallery
121 San Jose Ave.
Capitola CA 95010
800-296-3057 or (831) 476-0970
www.kinkadecapitola.com
Gallery
Turtle Shells
116 Stockton Avenue
Capitola CA 95010
831-464-8580
Casual Wear, T-shirts & Gifts
Village Mouse, The
201 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-76-7566
Shopping - Gifts/Gallery
Yarn Place, The
625 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-476-6480
Shopping - Yarn
Yvonne
122 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-462-1994
Shopping - Clothing/Retail
www.capitolachamber.com
Capitola Museum provides an interesting and well documented
history of its favorite city. Web:
www.capitolamuseum.org 410 Capitola Avenue, Capitola,
CA 95010 Phone: 831-464-0322
