Capitola, California

Capitola, California
City of Capitola
Clockwise: Venetian Court; view towards Capitola Wharf; view of Capitola towards the Pacific Ocean; restaurants on the Soquel Creek waterfront.
Location in Santa Cruz County, California
Capitola, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 36°58′35″N 121°57′17″W / 36.97639°N 121.95472°W / 36.97639; -121.95472
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz
IncorporatedJanuary 11, 1949
Area
  Total
1.68 sq mi (4.34 km2)
  Land1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2)
  Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)  4.92%
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Population
 (2024)
  Total
9,456
  Density6,234.63/sq mi (2,406.54/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (PST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
95010, 95062
Area code831
FIPS code06-11040
GNIS feature IDs1658216, 2409981
WebsiteOfficial website

Capitola is a small seaside city in Santa Cruz County, California. Capitola is located on the northern shores of Monterey Bay, on the Central Coast of California. The city had a population of 9,456 at the 2024 census, the same year it became known as The New Midtown. Capitola is a popular tourist destination, owing to its beaches and restaurants.