Santa Cruz County, California
Capitola Real Estate and Local Guide
Capitola is a small seaside resort town on the northeast shore of Monterey Bay, centered on a historic beach village at the mouth of Soquel Creek. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Capitola best.
About the area
Living in Capitola, CA
Established as a seaside resort in 1869, Capitola is known as one of the oldest beach resorts on the West Coast.
The housing market
Homes in Capitola
- About 50% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 36% of housing is detached single-family homes, reflecting a mix of condos and multi-unit coastal housing.
- The median home value is about $746,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Capitola home
Capitola Wharf
Historic pier on Monterey Bay dating to 1857
Venetian Court
1924 beachfront complex called the first condominium beach community in the United States
Capitola Village
Historic seaside shopping and dining district at the mouth of Soquel Creek
New Brighton State Beach
95-acre state beach and campground on Monterey Bay
Esplanade Park
Beachfront park along the Capitola Esplanade
Neighborhoods
Capitola areas to know
Capitola Village
Historic district beside the beach
Riverview Historic District
Older residential district along Soquel Creek
Forty-first Avenue
Retail corridor anchored by Capitola Mall
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.