A COASTAL town in California could easily be mistaken for an Italian village thanks to its colorful architecture.
Located on the seafront, the pastel-colored houses resemble classic Venetian residences.
The Venetian Court, a historic landmark in Capitola, California, claims to be the state’s “first and oldest oceanfront resort,” according to SFGate.
Situated on the Pacific Ocean east of Santa Cruz, it looks like a scene straight out of Italy.
The colorful houses are impressive and have been around for a century.
The area served as a summer camp in the late 1800s before developing into the resort town it is today.
COLORFUL HISTORY
The city was initially described as the “Small City Under Canvas”, according to the Capitol Museum.
German native Frederick Hihn came to Capitola during the California Gold Rush.
Although the origins of the city’s name are not certain, it is speculated that his daughter Lulu chose the name Capitola in honor of the heroine of a popular novel of the time.
The city was later sold to Henry Allen Rispin of San Francisco, who invested in it until his bankruptcy in 1929.
Most of the homes have been privately owned for decades and serve as vacation rentals, SFGate reported.
WHAT TO DO
For visitors, there is plenty to see and do in the resort.
“The City of Capitola has a rich tradition of providing the community with a variety of visual and performing arts events,” according to the city’s statement. website.
There are twilight concerts, art and film shows on the beach, food trucks on Fridays, and live painting events where professional artists can show off their skills.
Capitol Instagram page it also has a variety of events such as art and wine festivals.
Several fans of the historic city weighed in in the comments.
“We had a great time,” one wrote about one event.
“I brought some friends for the first time at the event. They had a great time. See you next year.”
Several others marveled at the beauty of the vibrant resort.
“I love these colorful and creative tiles,” said one of them.
“Capitola is a close-knit community that will make this magical city even better,” added another.
“I love Capitola Beach,” said another.
Many praised the various works of art and performances that grace the historic site.
“It’s so fun to love seeing all the artists in town,” one said.
“It’s so fun to relax, look at the chalk art and enjoy yesterday’s beautiful weather,” added another.
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