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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Q: Where is Capitola located and what is it known for?
- A: Capitola is a Monterey Bay city located within the Santa Cruz Mountains, approximately 70 miles south of San Francisco. It is best known as the site of an aggressive 1961 attack from shearwater birds poisoned by domoic acid, which inspired the iconic Alfred Hitchcock film The Birds.
- Q: What is Capitola famous for as a tourist destination?
- A: As the West Coast's oldest beach resort, Capitola is a popular tourist area, offering a wide variety of trendy beachfront stores, restaurants, and visitor attractions.
Capitola, California is 1.5 hours from San Francisco.
Capitola, California Weather by Month
Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Precip. (in) | Conditions |
---|---|---|---|---|
January | 55 | 40 | 3.5 | Mild & Rainy |
February | 58 | 42 | 3.0 | Mild & Rainy |
March | 60 | 45 | 3.0 | Mild & Rainy |
April | 65 | 48 | 2.5 | Mild & Pleasant |
May | 70 | 52 | 2.0 | Warm & Pleasant |
June | 75 | 58 | 1.5 | Warm & Sunny |
July | 78 | 62 | 0.5 | Warm & Sunny |
August | 77 | 60 | 0.5 | Warm & Sunny |
September | 72 | 55 | 1.0 | Warm & Pleasant |
October | 65 | 48 | 2.0 | Mild & Rainy |
November | 58 | 42 | 3.0 | Mild & Rainy |
December | 55 | 40 | 3.5 | Mild & Rainy |
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