Soquel is a small town adjacent and just inland of Capitola. The Soquel Creek runs through the heart of Soquel, and drains out over the beach in Capitola.
Soquel boasts a small “downtown” area of shops and restaurants. One of the best kept secrets in Soquel is an abundance of antique shops along Soquel Drive and Main Street. Many locals and tourists alike enjoy spending the day wandering through the shops in search of treasures, stopping at a cafe for a bite or coffee, and heading out again to continue antiquing.