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. As the West Coast's oldest beach resort, the city is a popular tourist area, offering a wide variety of trendy beachfront stores, restaurants, and visitor attractions.
Things to Do in Capitola, California
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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 |
Get Ready to Go!
- 1. Plan & Book:
- Visit the website and book directly, or call ahead to confirm hours.
- Find your stay: If needed, search for Hotel Deals nearby. Read reviews and book directly with the hotel, requesting any special amenities (romantic, kid-friendly, pet-friendly).
- Book your flight: If flying, compare flights and book directly with the airline. Add your frequent flier number and reserve your seat.
- Plan your trip:
- Estimate your driving time: Use Google Maps (click the blue 'Directions' arrow in the search box).
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