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Capitola Mall

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Capitola, CA
3.7(2,728 reviews)

Low-key, enduring mall featuring department stores, retail chains, a food court & a kids' museum.

A well-established shopping centre in Capitola with 87 stores to explore, with wheelchair accessible and free parking available.

Location

Address
1855 41st Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
Social

Details

3.7(2,728 reviews)
Total Stores
87
Last Verified
3/10/2026

Location

Hours

Friday
10AM-7PM
Monday
10AM-7PM
Sunday
11AM-6PM
Tuesday
10AM-7PM
Saturday
10AM-7PM
Thursday
10AM-7PM
Wednesday
10AM-7PM

Amenities

Food CourtPublic WashroomsFree ParkingWheelchair AccessibleAccessible ParkingAccessible Restroom

Store Directory

87 stores and services

Department Store(2)

What People Are Saying About Capitola Mall

Real discussions from Reddit communities

Capitola Mall

Not fully dead yet, but definitely dying

Capitola Mall, Capitola, CA 03/07/2025

(click on the photo to get the full version) Opened in 1977 and renovated in 1988. I used to come here all the time in the early ‘90s. It’s a ghost town now.

Capitola Mall and other AC options

The mall was very chill this week figuratively and literally. Also McHenry Library has very thick walls and stays cool. Any other cool places - put them in the comments. Heatwaves suck.

Capitola Mall WWYD

Thought it would be cool to think about stuff that would bring ppl to the mall other than just shopping. Like, karaoke at the fountain area. Or idk a car show outside of Sears. Got any ideas? This won't be going anywhere from here so sky's the limit. Rooftop concerts? Inflatable sumo wrestling conte

is hanging out at the mall (specifically capitola mall) in alt fashion still a thing? will i get to experience that lol

hi there! do alt people (like emos, goths, scenekids such as myself, etc) still hang out in the mall in 2024? i know it at least used to be a big thing and kind of a trope of sorts, but i have no idea if it still actually happens haha, especially in santa cruz. ive seen one or two in the hot topic b