It was managed and owned by Macerich before being sold to Merlone Geier Partners in April 2016.

The mall sits on the northern edge of the Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz County.

It is the only enclosed regional shopping center in Santa Cruz County.

Opened in 1977 with anchors Mervyn's and Sears, Capitola Mall was renovated and expanded in 1988/89 to comprise four department stores with the addition of JCPenney and Gottschalks, and about 100 specialty shops and restaurants.

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