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Blue Lava Café | Our Story

A new café on 41st Avenue

A new café on 41st Avenue

Blue Lava Café put down roots on Capitola's 41st Avenue to give the neighborhood a relaxed, welcoming spot for a real meal.
A practical neighborhood stop

A practical neighborhood stop

Steps from Capitola Mall and the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery — a natural stop for families and regulars running everyday errands.
A different side of Capitola

A different side of Capitola

While Capitola's waterfront village gets the postcards, this inland corridor has its own quiet rhythm — and Blue Lava leans into it.
Part of a growing local scene

Part of a growing local scene

Lookout Santa Cruz recognized Blue Lava among new businesses adding energy to Santa Cruz County's dining scene — a fitting notice for a place that belongs here.