Capitola State Beach

Capitola State Beach is such a charming spot. The row of colorful houses makes a perfect backdrop for photos - I even had some engagement photos taken here and they turned out amazing. The beach...

This beach definitely gets very crowded in the summer and for a good reason. It's so beautiful!! In the off season, the beach is a little grosser with sea weed, but it is still a great place to go...

Beautiful little beach that gets so overcrowded during peak season. Well worth the time to explore. Plentiful parking behind the fire department. Fun to watch the surfers and the occasional whale...

Yes. Just yes. Can be crowded, you won't burn your clam chowder calories off while taking a walk on this beach. It's very quaint.

Overcrowded, no parking, and the colored houses are private homes. They do not let you hang out on the walkway in front of them.