



Capitola's Annual Beach Festival packs a full weekend of sand, surf, and seaside fun into one postcard-perfect village. Watch glowing boats drift by in the Lighted Nautical Parade, cheer on rowboat racers, or just sprawl on the sand and marvel at elaborate sculptures.
Annual beach festival
Free community event
Lighted nautical parade
Sand sculpture contest
Tips
🏖️sand sculpture contest is a crowd favorite
🌅stay for the lighted nautical parade at dusk
🧴bring sun protection, parking fills up fast
Saturday, September 26, 8:00 AM
Free
Capitola Beach Festival
September 26 at 8am
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Capitola's Annual Beach Festival packs a full weekend of sand, surf, and seaside fun into one postcard-perfect village. Watch glowing boats drift by in the Lighted Nautical Parade, cheer on rowboat racers, or just sprawl on the sand and marvel at elaborate sculptures.
Annual beach festival
Free community event
Lighted nautical parade
Sand sculpture contest
Tips
🏖️sand sculpture contest is a crowd favorite
🌅stay for the lighted nautical parade at dusk
🧴bring sun protection, parking fills up fast
Saturday, September 26, 8:00 AM
Free
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