Recreation
Capitola Historical Museum
Situated near Capitola City Hall is a small museum filled with extensive historical collections about the history of the neighborhood. A trip inside the Capitola Historical Museum is bound to be informative – permanent exhibits include old photographs, artwork, and artifacts from Capitola’s past, and seasonal exhibits take on new themes, like the “Capitola Obscura” which will be on display until the end of 2019. You can even see a reconstructed 20th-century cottage and wash house right on the museum grounds.
Wharf to Wharf Run
Once a year, an exciting six-mile footrace breaks out in Santa Cruz. Thousands of runners show up to experience “the best little road race in California,” starting at the Santa Cruz Wharf and ending at the Capitola Wharf. All race proceeds go back into the Santa Cruz economy, and people come from all around the nation to participate. Historically, the race has produced upwards of $8 million for the local economy.
