City of Capitola, California

Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees

The City of Capitola is a mid-sized municipal government in the Government Administration sector, located in Capitola, California, on the Pacific coast along Monterey Bay, roughly 35 miles southwest of San Jose and within two hours of San Francisco. The city preserves its coastal heritage while supporting a commercial district and several residential neighborhoods, serving about 10,000 residents and welcoming visitors for beaches, fishing, boating, surfing, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Capitola Village sits along a broad beach at Monterey Bay near the mouth of Soquel Creek, offering boutiques, galleries, and restaurants and hosting summer concerts, as well as annual events like the Begonia Festival and the Capitola Art & Wine Festival.
The city operates public amenities including a library, parks, and a historic wharf and museum, and it maintains a commercial corridor along 41st Avenue with the county's only indoor mall and other shopping and lodging options. In recent years, Capitola has engaged in regional planning activities, including collaboration on a Coastal Rail Trail environmental review, and has seen leadership changes such as appointing a new chief of police in 2024 and municipal leadership appointments in 2025.

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