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Capitola is a city in Santa Cruz County, California, with a population of approximately 9,938.

Population9,689
Median Home Value$783,000
Median Income$96,412
Area1.59 sq mi

How Capitola Ranks

#1
Lowest Property Taxesin Santa Cruz County
0.71%
#1
Best Fiscal Healthin Santa Cruz County
57 / 100

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Apr 30Special City Council Meeting8:00 PMMay 6Special City Council Meeting - Budget8:00 PMMay 7Historical Museum Board Meeting7:00 PMMay 7Planning Commission Meeting8:00 PMMay 8Food Truck Friday6:30 PMMay 9Beach Cleanup with Save our Shores11:00 AMMay 12Art & Cultural Commission Meeting8:30 PMMay 14City Council Meeting8:00 PM

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NewsAPR 13, 2026

One person arrested after hourslong oceanside standoff with Capitola police

One person arrested after hourslong oceanside standoff with Capitola police Santa Cruz Sentinel

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NewsMAR 10, 2026

1 killed in downtown Capitola fire that burned apartment complex, restaurants

1 killed in downtown Capitola fire that burned apartment complex, restaurants SFGATE

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NewsMAR 06, 2026

Capitola Mall Bookstore To Close After 8 Years Of Library Support

Capitola Mall Bookstore To Close After 8 Years Of Library Support Patch

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