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Capitola
City in California, United States
Overview
Capitola is a picturesque coastal town in Santa Cruz County, famous for its lively seaside village, sandy beach, and lively festivals. With its laid-back atmosphere, walkable streets, and colorful architecture, it's a favorite escape for both locals and visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
9,938
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
36.98°, -121.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,165
Local Cost
$2,900
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
17.3°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-2.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
522 mm
Internet Speed
273 Mbps
Upload
122 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
54
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
13
Parks
24
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
482.0
Airport
WVI
Distance
15 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 111 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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