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 - 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 $365 CA $432 total Jan 16 - Jan 17 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,898 reviews) Clean room! Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=17%2F01%2F2026&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 CA $129 CA $148 total Jan 11 - Jan 12 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,474 reviews) Amazing hotel, staff were super helpful and lovely. Hotel location is right in the middle of town with loads of eating and wine bars next to it. Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=12377&PinnedHotelID=12377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10460) ![Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18200/18152/7981d467_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa 1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA CA $224 CA $317 total Jan 25 - Jan 26 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,510 reviews) Staff courteous Facility clean Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=18152&PinnedHotelID=18152&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10460) [See all 2,523 properties in Watsonville](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026®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. ![BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31740000/31731400/31731374/b00d859b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED Watsonville CA 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 ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews) Beautiful beach front home!! Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Watsonville-Hotels-NEWLY-RENOVATED-SPECTACULAR-OCEAN-FRONT-HOME-IN-PAJARO-DUNES.h31731374.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 CA 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! (172 reviews) Host was VERY responsive and cordial. Plenty of dishes and large mugs for Christmas hot chocolate and coffee. Abundance of towels. Great stay!! Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Watsonville-Hotels-GREAT-OCEAN-VIEWS.h33395057.Hotel-Information) ![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 CA 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 ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews) WE didn't have any contact with the property manager (none required, so I can't comment on that) - the towels and house smelled very musty .. the washer had mold in it .. and suspect that is the reason for the musty smell. I expect some "dampness" from beach living .. but it was more than that. One ... Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Watsonville-Hotels-Ocean-View-Beach-House-In-The-Sand-Dunes-On-Monterey-Bay.h33656074.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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Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/La-Selva-Beach-Watsonville.d6228379.Vacation-Attraction) ![Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/54d790532da47a1e534308c556459caf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a lovely green space in Elkhorn. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Elkhorn-Slough-National-Estuarine-Research-Reserve-California.d6328070.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mount Madonna Center Learn about the events happening at Mount Madonna Center during your trip to Watsonville. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area. [](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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-County-Fairgrounds-Watsonville.d6151258.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. 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