Capitola, Pinnacles, and Santa Cruz
Last weekend we ventured out to explore. Friday night we went to happy hour in nearby Capitola. I had mahi mahi with delicious island rice (aka, coconut rice), and artichokes–neighboring Castroville is the artichoke capital of the world! AC had clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. Then we walked the cute streets of Capitola Village, saw the iconic and colorful beachfront houses, and watched some surfers do their thing. Saturday, we explored Pinnacles National…