Capitola Wharf
- Type
- Public fishing wharf on Monterey Bay
- Address
- 1400 Wharf Rd., Capitola, CA 95010
- Length
- 855 feet
- Reopened
- September 25, 2024, after storm repairs
- Fishing pier
- Boat rentals
- Restrooms
About this fishing area
Capitola Wharf is an 855-foot fishing pier on Monterey Bay at the foot of Capitola Village, first built in 1857. Storms in 2023 broke it in two, and it reopened on September 25, 2024 after a rebuild of roughly $10 million.
What's new
The rebuild widened the deck from 20 to 36 feet, replaced nearly all the decking and railings, added about 150 new pilings, and brought new restrooms, lighting, benches, mounted viewing scopes and a new boat launch area.
Fishing and boats
The wharf is a popular pier-fishing spot, with a bait and tackle shop and a boat rental facility that rents fishing boats for Monterey Bay. Capitola Beach and the village's restaurants are right at the foot of the wharf.
Getting there & access
Getting there
The wharf starts at Wharf Road and the Esplanade in Capitola Village. Village parking fills fast on summer weekends.
On foot
The wharf is open to walkers and anglers, with benches and free mounted viewing scopes along the deck.
Rental boats
The boat rental facility on the wharf rents fishing boats for Monterey Bay. Call ahead about hours and conditions.
- On the wharf
- Bait and tackle shop, fishing boat rentals, restrooms
- Boat rentals phone
- (831) 462-2208
What's here
Pier fishing
855-foot public wharf popular with anglers
Boat rentals
Fishing boat rentals on the wharf
Bait and tackle
Bait, tackle and gift shop on the wharf
Restrooms
New restrooms added in the 2024 rebuild
Viewing scopes
Free mounted binoculars for watching the bay
Rules & official resources
- Wharf rebuilt and reopened in September 2024 after storm damagepajaronian.com ↗
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
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