Capitola Beach
Capitola · Santa Cruz County
The city beach at the mouth of Soquel Creek, in front of the Venetian Court. Permits run through the police department rather than a parks office.
Fees, guest caps, prohibited items and the rule for paid photography are not published by the city. The fee schedule page could not be reached.
The site
The practical details
Lead time
The city's FAQ gives at least one week for a special event application. That reads as a floor rather than a working lead time for a wedding.
Permit authority
Capitola Police Department, Special Events, 420 Capitola Avenue. (831) 471-1141.
Pricing
Not published. No fee figures appear on any city page reached.
See it on your wedding date
Set your date and this page fills in with the tides, what the weather is usually like, sunset, and where the sun will be.
Checked against the agency's own page on September 7, 2026
Sunrise, sunset, and twilight computed for this location. The marine layer rating reflects the time of year on this coast. Orientation and cover recorded for this spot.