Capitola: Local Guided Walking Tour

Capitola Village Guided Walking Tour

This app-guided walking tour explores Capitola Village, California, ideal for history enthusiasts and architecture lovers.

Tour Description

Begin your tour at the Margaritaville shop, where you can spend 10-15 minutes browsing local shops. Then walk to Wharf Road to photograph Capitola Wharf, a well-known landmark.

Continue to the Capitola Venetian Hotel, a historic building notable for its distinctive architecture. From there, explore the Historic Riverview Path, a public easement featuring unique sights such as a windmill and sea stars.

Visit the Shadowbrook Restaurant, established in 1947, recognized for its romantic dining setting. The centerpiece is a log cabin originally built as a summer home in the 1920s, featuring the Fireside Room with Swiss chalet decor and a balcony.

Stop by the Capitola Historical Museum, which hosts annual exhibitions on local history and art. The museum’s grounds include a furnished 1907 Beach Cottage and an early 20th-century Bath House. Rotating exhibits are also presented at the Capitola Library.

See the Van Cycle House, once a 19-room residence comparable to San Francisco’s painted ladies. Proceed to the Inn at Depot Hill for panoramic views of Capitola.

End your tour at the Six Sisters, a neighborhood of homes designed by Frederick Keen, known as a local landmark.

Highlights

• Photograph Capitola Wharf and the historic Venetian Hotel
• Learn about the Shadowbrook Restaurant’s history and architecture
• Explore Capitola Village shops and Blue Gum Avenue residential street
• Visit Capitola Historical Museum with its exhibitions and historic buildings
• View the Van Cycle House and panoramic scenes from Inn at Depot Hill
• Walk through the Six Sisters neighborhood featuring Frederick Keen’s homes

Includes

• Guided tour of Capitola Village
• Visit to Capitola Wharf
• Exploration of Capitola Venetian Hotel
• Walk along the Historic Riverview Path
• Visit to Shadowbrook Restaurant
• Stroll through residential streets with beach bungalows
• Visit to Capitola Historical Museum
• Viewing of the Van Cycle House
• Panoramic view from Inn at Depot Hill
• Exploration of Six Sisters landmark

Excludes

• Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and dress for changing coastal weather. Booking in advance is recommended, especially on weekends.