Capitola, California
Capitola: city in California
About
Capitola is a city located in the county of Santa Cruz in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,918. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,959 inhabitants.
The city was created 77 years ago in 1949.
Quick Facts about Capitola
| Population | 9,959 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Postal code | 95010, 95062 |
| Phone Area Codes | 831 |
| Water as percent of area | 4.92% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.08% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.9752,-121.9533 |
| Altitude | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Establishment | January 11, 1949 (77 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 04:58:47 (16th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 0.41% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Capitola is located at 36°58'31"N 121°57'12"W (36.9752300, -121.9532900).
Capitola map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy. Low around 46, with temperatures rising to around 48 overnight. West northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Capitola
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Capitola increased by 0.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,918 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,968 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,010 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,066 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,114 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,166 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,178 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,152 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,073 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,010 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,959 | -0.51% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Capitola
1Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites
1435 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, United States View details
Phone: +18314770607 | Website available
2Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz - Capitola
1255 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, United States View details
Phone: +18314272900 | Website available
3Capitola Venetian Hotel
1500 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010, United States View details
Phone: +18314766471 | Website available
4Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By The Sea
720 Hill St, Capitola, CA 95010, United States View details
Phone: +18314623004 | Website available
5Capitola Beach Suites
5000 Cliff Dr, Capitola, CA 95010, United States View details
Phone: +18314760505 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Capitola
1Capitola City Hall
420 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, United States View details
Phone: +18314757300 | Website available
2Capitola Finance Department
420 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, United States View details
Phone: +18314757300 | Website available
3Capitola Community Development
420 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, United States View details
Phone: +18314757300 | Website available
4Capitola Permitting
420 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010, United States View details
Phone: +18314757300 | Website available
People born in Capitola (3)
People born in Capitola, including vocalist Alex Lagemann, historian Earl S. Pomeroy, artist A.K. Burns, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Capitola, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110334 | Cabrillo College | Aptos (CA) | 95003 |
Nearby Transit Stations (42)
Rail and bus stations connected to Capitola, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCZ | Santa Cruz (Metro Center), California | 920 Pacific Ave | BUS |
| SVY | Scotts Valley, California | 246 Kings Village Rd. | BUS |
| PDL | Prunedale, California | Highway 156 and Highway 101 | BUS |
| MHC | Morgan Hill, California | 17300 Depot Street | RAIL |
| GLY | Gilroy, California | 7250 Monterey Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Capitola.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Capitola Post Office | Capitola (CA) | 95010 |
Other cities in Santa Cruz County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Cruz County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | 64,317 | The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. |
| Watsonville | 51,673 | The most populous city in Santa Cruz County, California. |
| Live Oak | 17,158 | County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States |
| Scotts Valley | 11,995 | City in Santa Cruz County, California, United States |
| Soquel | 9,644 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Rio Del Mar | 9,216 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Ben Lomond | 6,234 | City in United States of America |
| Aptos | 6,220 | Town in California |
| Interlaken | 5,606 | Resort town in the Swiss canton of Bern |
| Boulder Creek | 4,923 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Felton | 4,057 | Town of the United States |
| Amesti | 3,478 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Day Valley | 3,409 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
| Corralitos | 2,326 | Census-designated place in Santa Cruz County, California |
Distance to Other Cities
Capitola distances to largest California cities