Category Archives: things to do in santa cruz

The Perfect Day at Capitola Beach

the perfect day at capitola beach

If you are looking for fun things to do in Santa Cruz, consider spending the day at Capitola Village! “The Village” as the locals call it, is the perfect place to come spend the day. Between beach relaxing, ocean activities, village restaurants and shopping you can have fun all day – never having to get […]

WOMEN ON WAVES (WOW) Santa Cruz Surfing Contest

Capitola Beach Company is very proud to be a first time sponsor of the Women on Waves surfing event happening at Capitola Beach on Saturday, October 17th, 2015. Women on Waves (WOW) is as a super fun women’s amateur surfing contest that gives the women and girls of our community a chance to get out there and […]

Why You Should Go Stand Up Paddle Boarding In Santa Cruz

If you have never been on a stand up paddle board (SUP) it might be hard to understand the attraction until you try it! Two of the biggest reasons it has become one of the fastest growing activities in Santa Cruz is  because it’s FUN & great EXERCISE! EXERCISE Stand up paddle boarding provides great […]

Downwind Paddle Boarding in Santa Cruz

capitola paddle boarding

If your Santa Cruz activities this weekend include paddle boarding Santa Cruz, we suggest doing a downwind stand up paddle from Santa Cruz beaches to Capitola beach. What is downwind paddle boarding? You might be wondering, “What is Downwind paddle boarding?” Well, there are a few different ways to enjoy the sport -touring, surfing, racing, […]

Find the Right Santa Cruz Surfing Instructor

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There are quite a few options for who to choose for your Santa Cruz surf lessons at one of our great Santa Cruz beaches. Before booking a lesson for this popular Santa Cruz activity, we’d like to share a few things to keep in mind when choosing the best surfing instructor. Teaching a student the ins and outs of […]

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