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What BestPlaces Users Say about Capitola
Capitola, California is a small beach town located in Santa Cruz County. With its picturesque views and close proximity to the ocean, this town has become a popular destination for tourists and a desirable place to live for many. To get a better understanding of what it's like to reside in Capitola, let's take a look at some user reviews from Best Places.
According to user "Lisa" on Best Places, Capitola is a "charming and laid-back beach town with a strong sense of community." She goes on to mention the unique shops and restaurants, as well as the beautiful beaches and parks. Another user, "John," shares that "living in Capitola feels like being on vacation every day." He praises the small town feel and friendly locals.
However, not all reviews are completely positive. User "Katie" mentions the high cost of living in Capitola, stating that "housing prices are through the roof and it's not affordable for most people." She also mentions the lack of diversity in the town. Another user, "Mark," notes that the town can get very crowded during peak tourist season, making it difficult to navigate the streets and find parking.
Overall, it seems that many residents of Capitola enjoy the laid-back beach lifestyle and sense of community in the town. However, the high cost of living and potential overcrowding during peak season may be a drawback for some. It's clear that living in Capitola is a unique experience that may not be for everyone, but for those who enjoy a relaxed beach atmosphere, it seems to be a great place to call home.
based on 5 ReviewsGet to know Capitola with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Capitola
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A great place to live! - 3/6/2011
While expensive, Capitola offers great quality of life. Temperate climate, beautiful beaches and forests, a small town
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A quaint and charming village and a world class be - 4/18/2008
Considering the amount of crime throughout the world today, Capitola is exceptionally safe and livable. It is one of the few places anywhere where we feel free to allow our Grandchildren to roam about. It is a small beach village with only 10,000 residents, and a police department that has one of the most rapid response times of any place in the US. Sure, you might find a disgruntled person now and again, but from my point of view as a world traveler this is truly a splendid place to live. No automobile is needed, you can walk everywhere. Outdoor door cafe's on the beach, shops, art galleries, markets, coffeehouses, live entertainment, a wharf and great beach are all within easy walking distance. Yes, it is expensive. However, all places of beauty, that are culturally interesting and safe to walk in are expensive the world
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once was lovely - 11/6/2007
now is very crime infested rat hole. I lived there for 11 yrs. husband was born and raised there. We moved due to the crime from the mexican mafia gang crime. The police department told us they would step up patrols in our neighborhood after a string of robberys and shooting and one rape after a 2 week period. The reason given was they were to busy with the patrols in the "Higher end" neighborhoods. The median home price on my street was only 800k, They would only patrol up the hill in the 1.5 mill neighborhoods. I will never go back again..
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Best Little Beach Town - 8/25/2007
Capitola is a wonderful little beach town close to the Santa Cruz mountains and at the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Life doesn't get much
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