Category Archives: Capitola

Ocean Safety for the Beginner Santa Cruz Surfer

When planning your day surfing Santa Cruz, or when considering Santa Cruz surf lessons, place ocean safety at the top of your list. Surfing is a very demanding sport and knowing what the day has in store can make sure you stay safe. Santa Cruz surfing offers ever-changing and often unpredictable environmental conditions. With the […]

Surfing at Capitola Beach

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Check the Tides! Weather you are surfing at Capitola Beach or any of the other Santa Cruz beaches the tides effect the shape and power of the waves. Knowing how to read tides, and what spots favor low or high tides, can help you have a positive surfing experience. Read on to learn the details […]

Surf Etiquette

Right of Way The surfer closest to the breaking wave has priority. Do not Drop In Be respectful of the surfer already riding the wave. Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you. Wait for your turn. Don’t be a Snake Select your position in the line-up and don’t paddle around […]

Ice Skating By The Sea In Capitola Village

Join us for a fun & festive ice skating adventure in Capitola Village! Open daily from December 15, 2017 through January 7, 2018. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy our beach town that has been transformed into a magical winter wonderland! SKATING SESSIONS AND HOURS “iSKATE Capitola” will run three skating sessions per day Monday through Sunday. Skating sessions […]