Capitola Beach & Esplanade

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Capitola Beach & Esplanade

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🏖️ Beach · Capitola

3 hours · $ · No reservation needed

age fit
0–1 yr
★ 4.0
1–3 yrs
★ 5.0
3–5 yrs
★ 5.0
5–10 yrs
★ 5.0
  • 🚗
    About 45 min drive
    From Sunnyvale · Parking: Paid street/lot parking, full by 10am on summer weekends; free summer shuttle
  • 🍼
    Stroller-friendly
    Flat surfaces — bring the stroller
  • 🌳
    Little shade
    Great on sunny days · Good on cool days
  • ⏱️
    Typical visit: 3 hours
    Best seasons: Summer · Fall · Spring

A sheltered cove with gentle waves, and the shallow lagoon at the mouth of Soquel Creek is the safest toddler wading spot around.

💡 Tips
Arrive early, or take the shuttle from Crossroads/Monterey Ave on summer weekends; the wharf and village are easy with a stroller.

What this place offers

✓calm cove
✓lagoon
✓wading
✓restaurants
✓ice cream
✓stroller ok
✓restrooms

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This weekend's weather in Capitola

Forecast at the destination itself (coast and hills often differ from home)

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Sat 10/17
Sunny · 63–94°F · 0% rain
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Sun 10/18
Sunny · 59–72°F · 0% rain

Location

Capitola, California

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