Capitola Beach Directions

Capitola Beach, Santa Cruz County, California
Capitola Beach, Santa Cruz County, California

Capitola Beach Directions


map of Capitola Beach area, Santa Cruz County, California

Mileages and Driving Times to Capitola Beach


City Miles Hrs/Mins
Gilroy 37 0:50
Los Banos 81 1:26
Monterey 39 0:44
Salinas 33 0:49
San Jose 36 0:49
San Francisco 76 1:25
Santa Cruz 6 0:10

Parking

  • Downtown Capitola: Metered, $1.50 per hour, limited to 3-hours maximum. Adding more money to the meter after the 3 hour limit will not extend your stay. This zone includes Stockton, Capitola and Monterey avenues well beyond the immediate downtown area.
  • Beach and Village Parking Lots 1 and 2: Access is on Capitola Avenue, Bay Avenue and Monterey Avenue. A free summer shuttle runs from the Beach and Village Parking Lot 2 (Lower) down to a stop in the village, 2 blocks from the beach. The shuttle is available Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10 AM to 8 PM from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September. Parking is 50 cents per hour up to 12 hours, cash ($1 and $2 bills only) or credit or debit cards. 8 AM to 8 PM.
  • Cliff Drive: Street-side parking, $1.00 per hour, up to 4 or 12 hours