Watsonville
is located in the heart of the Pajaro Valley, one of the richest agricultural valleys in the country. This pretty little town is south of San Francisco along Highway 101, just minutes from Monterey Bay. As you approach Watsonville, you will first see miles and miles of fields of strawberries, artichokes, broccoli, lettuce and more. The mild weather and diverse land makes the area surrounding Watsonville perfect for growing more than 60 different crops. Known as the “Strawberry Capital of the World,” Watsonville has a hometown feel to it. Each year the town celebrates its culture and heritage with a Cinco de Mayo celebration in May, a Spirit of Watsonville and Independence Day Celebration in July, and various other harvest festivals and cultural events throughout the year. A weekly Farmer’s Market is held April through October, and the town has become well known for their annual “Antique Fly-In,” an event that features antique aircraft. Watsonville is also home to Sunset State Beach. This pristine beach is bordered by agricultural fields and features large sand dunes, pine trees and numerous picnic spots. Just a short drive takes you to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the famous 17-Mile Drive, championship golf courses and the quaint towns of Carmel-by-the Sea, Pacific Grove and Monterey. For a quiet, secluded, yet convenient vacation spot near the ocean, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, state parks and forests, Watsonville is a good choice.
Surrounding areas: Corralitos, California (5.3 mi), La Selva Beach, California (5.6 mi), Rio del Mar, California (8.2 mi), Aptos, California (9.0 mi), Castro Valley, California (9.2 mi), Monterey Bay, California (11.2 mi), Capitola, California (11.3 mi)
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Watsonville Vacation Rentals
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Watsonville Weather & Climate
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The Central Pacific Coast, between San Francisco and the Monterey Bay, enjoys a mild, Mediterranean type climate. It can be cloudy and damp in the wintertime but spring through fall is sunny, warm and dry %u2013 perfect for enjoying the area%u2019s beaches. This region that is at the northern tip of the Monterey Bay does not experience much variation in daytime temperatures, but nights are generally cooler in winter than in summer. The rainy season runs late October through early April, with the rest of the year experiencing only a trace of precipitation. Early morning fog is common along the coast in the summertime, due to warm air moving across the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean. Due to very dry conditions in summer, wildfire is always a threat in the forested mountain regions and in winter, mudslides can occur on mountain roads when lots of rain is received over a period of a few days.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
60°F |
38°F |
4.72 in. |
55°F |
| February |
62°F |
41°F |
4.45 in. |
56°F |
| March |
63°F |
43°F |
3.92 in. |
56°F |
| April |
67°F |
44°F |
1.62 in. |
57°F |
| May |
68°F |
48°F |
0.51 in. |
57°F |
| June |
71°F |
50°F |
0.12 in. |
59°F |
| July |
72°F |
52°F |
0.08 in. |
62°F |
| August |
72°F |
53°F |
0.07 in. |
64°F |
| September |
73°F |
52°F |
0.29 in. |
63°F |
| October |
72°F |
48°F |
1.06 in. |
61°F |
| November |
65°F |
42°F |
3.00 in. |
60°F |
| December |
60°F |
38°F |
3.41 in. |
57°F |
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Watsonville Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Monterey Peninsula airport (MRY) located about 23 miles south of Watsonville in Monterey, California, the Norman Y Mineta San Jose International airport (SJC) located approximately 31 miles northwest of Watsonville in San Jose, California, the San Francisco International airport (SFO) located roughly 58 miles northwest of Watsonville in San Francisco, California, and finally the Metropolitan Oakland International airport (OAK) located around 60 miles northwest of Watsonville in Oakland, California.
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Watsonville Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Bonfante Gardens | Gilroy | CA | 12.4 mi. | | | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | Santa Cruz | CA | 15.2 mi. | | | Paramount's Great America | Santa Clara | CA | 31.8 mi. | | | Oakland Zoo | Oakland | CA | 67.2 mi. | | | Pixieland Park | Concord | CA | 74.6 mi. | | | Six Flags Marine World | Vallejo | CA | 86.2 mi. | | | Funderwoods | Lodi | CA | 88.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Raging Waters | San Jose | CA | 29.9 mi. | | | Oakwood Lake Waterpark | Manteca | CA | 67.8 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 74.5 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Concord | CA | 74.6 mi. | | | The Island Waterpark and Family Fun Village | Fresno | CA | 110.9 mi. | | | Wild Water Adventures | Clovis | CA | 114.3 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 115.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Casserly Par3 Golf Course | Watsonville | CA | | | | Spring Hills Golf Course | Watsonville | CA | | | | Seascape Golf Club | Aptos | CA | 9.0 mi. | | | Eagle Ridge Golf Club | Gilroy | CA | 12.5 mi. | | | Gavilan Golf Course | Gilroy | CA | 12.5 mi. | | | Gilroy Golf Course | Gilroy | CA | 12.5 mi. | | | De Laveaga Golf Course | Santa Cruz | CA | 13.9 mi. | | | Pasatiempo Golf Club | Santa Cruz | CA | 15.0 mi. | | | Valley Gardens Golf Course | Scotts Valley | CA | 16.3 mi. | | | San Juan Oaks Golf Club | Hollister | CA | 17.8 mi. | | | Twin Creeks Golf Course | Salinas | CA | 18.4 mi. | | | Salinas Fairways Golf Course | Salinas | CA | 19.1 mi. | | | BayonetBlack Horse Golf Course | Seaside | CA | 22.0 mi. | | | Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course | Pacific Grove | CA | 22.5 mi. | | | Laguna Seca Golf Club | Monterey | CA | 23.3 mi. | | | Poppy Hills Golf Course | Pebble Beach | CA | 25.4 mi. | | | Bolado Park Golf Club | Tres Pinos | CA | 26.2 mi. | | | Rancho Canada Golf Club | Carmel | CA | 26.9 mi. | | | Cinnabar Hills Golf Club | San Jose | CA | 27.2 mi. | | | Los Lagos Golf Course | San Jose | CA | 27.2 mi. | | | Santa Teresa Golf Club | San Jose | CA | 27.2 mi. | | | The Ranch Golf Club | San Jose | CA | 27.2 mi. | | | Pleasant Hills Golf Course | San Jose | CA | 29.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Zmudowski Beach State Park | | CA | 6.5 mi. | | | Marina State Park | | CA | 16.0 mi. | | | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park | | CA | 17.3 mi. | | | Fremont Peak State Park | | CA | 18.3 mi. | | | Wilder Ranch State Park | | CA | 18.4 mi. | | | Henry Willard Coe State Park | | CA | 23.7 mi. | | | Castle Rock State Park | | CA | 28.7 mi. | | | Loghry State Park | | CA | 29.2 mi. | | | Big Basin Redwoods State Park | | CA | 30.9 mi. | | | Garrapata State Park | | CA | 32.8 mi. | | | Portola State Park | | CA | 33.2 mi. | | | Ano Nuevo Island State Park | | CA | 33.7 mi. | | | Cascade Ranch State Park | | CA | 35.2 mi. | | | Butano State Park | | CA | 36.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Capitola Historical Museum | Capitola | CA | 11.1 mi. | (History) | | California Antique Aircraft Museum | San Martin | CA | 14.3 mi. | (Technology) | | Ecology Hall of Fame | Santa Cruz | CA | 15.2 mi. | (Science) | | San Juan Bautista Mission | Seaside | CA | 21.9 mi. | (History) | | Stowitts Museum and Library | Pacific Grove | CA | 22.5 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | California Views Historical Photo Collection | Monterey | CA | 23.3 mi. | (History) | | Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad Company | Los Gatos | CA | 24.2 mi. | (Technology) | | History Museums of San Jose | San Jose | CA | 29.9 mi. | (History) | | Japanese American Museum of San Jose | San Jose | CA | 29.9 mi. | (History) | | Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum | San Jose | CA | 29.9 mi. | (History) | | Ableza's Native American Virtual Cultural Center | San Jose | CA | 29.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Captain Kazooz Kazoo Museum | San Jose | CA | 29.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | San Jose Museum of Art | San Jose | CA | 29.9 mi. | (Art) | | Children's Discovery Museum | San Jose | CA | 29.9 mi. | (Children's) | | Arnisto Gallery | Santa Clara | CA | 31.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Intel Museum | Santa Clara | CA | 31.8 mi. | (Technology) | | Niles Canyon Railway Museum | Fremont | CA | 45.2 mi. | (Technology) | | Niles Depot | Fremont | CA | 45.2 mi. | (Technology) | | Hiller Aviation Museum | San Carlos | CA | 48.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Silicon Valley Art Museum | Belmont | CA | 50.2 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey | CA | 23.3 mi. | | | Happy Hollow Park and Zoo | San Jose | CA | 29.9 mi. | | | The Oakland Zoo | Oakland | CA | 67.2 mi. | | | San Francisco Zoological Gardens | San Francisco | CA | 69.2 mi. | | | Steinhart Aquarium | San Francisco | CA | 69.2 mi. | | | Six Flags Marine World | Vallejo | CA | 86.2 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 88.0 mi. | | | Chaffee Zoological Gardens | Fresno | CA | 110.9 mi. | | | Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 115.9 mi. | | | Charles Paddock Zoo | Atascadero | CA | 116.3 mi. | |
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