Title: Visit Watsonville: Best of Watsonville Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Watsonville](https://expedia.ca/Watsonville-Hotels.d10460.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Watsonville](https://expedia.ca/Watsonville-Vacation-Rentals.d10460.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Watsonville](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Watsonville.d10460.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Watsonville Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Watsonville.d10460.Car-Rental-Guide)[Watsonville Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Watsonville.d10460.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Watsonville ## Travel Guide ![Watsonville](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5eb6e91c2626818d560fc90de92b3392.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Watsonville](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/af61dd84054f8e7858d79cc0fc8a058e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Athena Pond](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b2cac868e2fc9db61665d12ffa20bb19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Athena Pond](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b2cac868e2fc9db61665d12ffa20bb19.jpg) ![Photo by Ashlie Thornburg Freeberg](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/640ca2e1023977c5faae88f820d9f838.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Ashlie Thornburg Freeberg](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/640ca2e1023977c5faae88f820d9f838.jpg) ![Photo by Laury Kelly](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/54d790532da47a1e534308c556459caf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Laury Kelly](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/54d790532da47a1e534308c556459caf.jpg) ## Visit Watsonville Things to do Reviews - Watsonville Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Watsonville ![Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1100/1024/0221d503_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA CA $306 CA $363 total Oct 20 - Oct 21 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,742 reviews) "Great location to walk to fisherman’s wharf, cannery row and Alvarado street bars and restaurants. Delicious and fresh breakfast in hotel. Great for a weekend getaway!" Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F10%2F2025&endDate=21%2F10%2F2025&selected=1024&PinnedHotelID=1024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10460) ![The Monterey Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12377/d1fdaaee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Monterey Hotel 407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,363 reviews) "The Hotel offered a upgrade of $20 to a deluxe room with a fire place. The fire place didn't work, and I would like a refund." Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F10%2F2025&endDate=23%2F10%2F2025&selected=12377&PinnedHotelID=12377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10460) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F10%2F2025&endDate=23%2F10%2F2025&selected=12377&PinnedHotelID=12377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10460) ![Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25100/25067/71809541_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa 400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA CA $438 CA $505 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,364 reviews) "Beautiful room with a view of the bay. The restaurants are great and the service excellent." Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=25067&PinnedHotelID=25067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10460) [See all 2,499 properties in Watsonville](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F10%2F2025&endDate=10%2F10%2F2025®ionId=10460) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33660000/33656100/33656074/21cde18d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean View Beach House in the Sand Dunes on Monterey Bay Watsonville Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Watsonville. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palm Beach and Zmudowski ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews) "We had a wonderful time celebrating our friend's birthday. The house was perfect for cooking together and lounging in the living room and on the deck. The proximity to the beach was the best - just steps away for miles of beach walking. The house was clean and well appointed, and the bedrooms were ..." Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Watsonville-Hotels-Ocean-View-Beach-House-In-The-Sand-Dunes-On-Monterey-Bay.h33656074.Hotel-Information) ![GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, OFF SEASON SPECIAL 4 NIGHTS FOR 2 - BEAUTIFUL HOME!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395100/33395057/09c2850d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, OFF SEASON SPECIAL 4 NIGHTS FOR 2 - BEAUTIFUL HOME!! Watsonville Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Watsonville. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palm Beach and Pajaro River ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (167 reviews) "The property was wonderful. The location was great. Less than 2 min walk to the beach carrying all our stuff. The balcony had the best views. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed.Communication with Al was easy." Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Watsonville-Hotels-GREAT-OCEAN-VIEWS.h33395057.Hotel-Information) ![La Selva Beach Guest Suite, Pet Friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90330000/90329500/90329500/35111d57_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Selva Beach Guest Suite, Pet Friendly La Selva Beach Stay at this vacation home in Watsonville. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and La Selva ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews) "A sweet apartment in a lovely neighborhood with a small/private patio garden, exceeded our expectations.Hosts thought of everything, including doggy leash and dishes, doggy beach towels (that we didn't need), great coffee, a 'welcome book' that covered everything! We hope to visit again soon." Reviewed on Sep 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Watsonville-Hotels-La-Selva-Beach-In-Law-Studio.h90329500.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Watsonville](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=10460&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Madonna-Center-Watsonville.d553248621532640325.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sunset State Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Sunset State Beach during your travels in Watsonville? Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Sunset-State-Beach-Watsonville.d6228374.Vacation-Attraction) #### Manresa State Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Manresa State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Watsonville. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Manresa-State-Beach-Watsonville.d6151260.Vacation-Attraction) #### Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Enjoy an outing to Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds during your stay in Interlaken. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area. 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