- Our list of the best things to do in Capitola, California, features the top 311 nearby activities — including 113 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Capitola, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Capitola, CA , followed by 291 popular activities in nearby cities, including Santa Cruz, Gilroy, Saratoga, Cupertino, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Pacific Grove, Los Gatos, Watsonville, Aptos, Marina, Campbell, Monterey, Seaside, Salinas, Big Sur and Marina del Rey
		Showing 471-480 of
		938
	
    
        29.1 Miles 
    
    
        
            
        
                                    97%
                5336 votes
                            
			
            
                
                Ocean Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            California's Carmel City Beach / Carmel River Beach is the perfect destination for sunbathing, swimming, collecting shells, flying kites, boogie boarding, kayaking and snorkeling. The beach is also a frequent stopping spot for pelicans and other aquatic birds.        
    
    
        29.1 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Foodies and gourmands adore Carmel Food Tours, a company that offers three-hour walking tours of Carmel's best places to grab a bite and a refreshing beverage. Each tour ticket includes samples of the best dishes at seven of the finest restaurants in Carmel.        
    
    
        29.1 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            The 11-acre Live Oak Park features a children's playground with structures for younger and older kids, basketball courts, picnic area, benches, restrooms and a large grass play area. There are also four transplanted oak trees over 100 years old.        
    
    
        29.1 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Located in a residential neighborhood, Shoup Park is equipped with lots of playground equipment for toddlers and younger kids. There is also a large sand play area and picnic tables for dining or just sitting while watching the kids play.        
    
    
        29.1 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Encinal Park features a variety of amenities. For those interested in sports, the park offers basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, as well as a baseball diamond. For more passive visitors, the park has picnic tables and a barbecue grill.        
    
    
        29.1 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Carmel Beach City Park is a one mile stretch of white sand beach that is a popular destination for sunbathers, dog-walkers, and general beachgoers. The beach offers beautiful sunset views.        
    
    
        29.1 Miles 
    
    
        
        
            Founded in 2006, Caraccioli Cellars is a family-owned winery that specializes in producing wines using only grapes from the scenic Santa Lucia Highlands. Visitors commonly enjoy sampling the numerous red and white wine varieties in the winery's downtown tasting room.        
    
    
        29.1 Miles 
    
    
        
            
        
                                    80%
                60 votes
                            
			
            
                
                Ocean Ave & 7th Avenue, Carmel, CA 93922
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            The Galante Vineyards Tasting Room is a wine bar that features local wines, specializing in those from the nearby winery of the same name. The room room is open daily during afternoons, and provides scheduled, curated tastings as well.        
    
    
        29.2 Miles 
    
    
        
            
        
                                    100%
                8 votes
                            
			
            
                
                At the corner of Seventh Avenue and San Carlos Street, Carmel, CA 
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            A block from Ocean Avenue, the Nancy Dodds gallery hosts the works of many of Northern California's plein air artists. An interesting stop among the shops and galleries of the area.        
    
    
        29.2 Miles 
    
    
        
            
        
                                    96%
                143 votes
                            
			
            
                
                1021 Monterey-Salinas Hwy., Salinas, CA 93908
                MoreLess Info
            
        
            The Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a must-see for racing enthusiasts or guests just looking for an adrenaline rush. The raceway hosts events year round including Cart Indy Car Racing and Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing.