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 ![Mama you didn’t tell me that that’s what artichokes look like](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10460/73aa6de5-31eb-4fd9-9682-27798e3602e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mama you didn’t tell me that that’s what artichokes look like](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10460/73aa6de5-31eb-4fd9-9682-27798e3602e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This view will never get old! It’s not busy and very peaceful.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000419535/b9a733e3-bec5-435a-83ab-598173ae8760.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great hiking around the slough. Saw lots of sea birds and otters, crabs, lizards and even 3 different snakes. Trails are easy hiking and they also do kayak trips into the slough. Fun place to see nature.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634983166691/8568a91a-f5aa-404f-8ea0-b27ed4222d03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great area to view the sunset without the congestion of Santa Cruz area. Manresa Beach! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10460/a04c3db8-0b21-4958-a642-87082598a121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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 $263 CA $314 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 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! (2,938 reviews) Great place to stay Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%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 $117 CA $135 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 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! (1,494 reviews) Staff was all great Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&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 $424 CA $489 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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! (1,431 reviews) Your large lobby with the bar was excellent. We were pleasantly surprised with the live music every night. We especially enjoyed the mandolin player. Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=25067&PinnedHotelID=25067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=10460) [See all 2,565 properties in Watsonville](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%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) How was very responsive Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Watsonville-Hotels-NEWLY-RENOVATED-SPECTACULAR-OCEAN-FRONT-HOME-IN-PAJARO-DUNES.h31731374.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy Home!!! CA Parks Pass…. Included](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57950000/57941800/57941704/0fd3caf9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Home!!! CA Parks Pass…. Included Watsonville CA Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Watsonville. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Pajaro Valley Historical Association ... 10/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews) It was very nice and cozy Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Cruz-Hotels-Cozy-Centrally-Located-Watsonville-HomeNear-The-Beach.h57941704.Hotel-Information) ![4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34015600/34015587/c6e242bc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz Watsonville CA Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Watsonville. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Manresa ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) This house was located right on the beach. Views from every bedroom. Also, where this house was located there was hardly any people on the beach. We were able to have a fire on the beach and roast marsh mellows with the grandkids.There were no issues with check in or check out.Parking for multiple ... Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Watsonville-Hotels-4000-Sq-Ft-Beach-Front-Vacation-Rental-The-Beach-Is-Your-Back-Yard-Santa-Cruz.h34015587.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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Watsonville hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10460&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01)[Jan 31 - Feb 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10460&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10460&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-01-02)[Feb 1 - Feb 2](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10460&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-01-02) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10460&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=10460&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![B89ND5 View of La Selva Beach with ice plant. Image shot 2009. Exact date unknown.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228379/7090189a-d808-4113-b7d3-b1df50a60112.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### La Selva Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at La Selva Beach during your travels in Watsonville? 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) ![Sunset Time View at Crystal Cove State Beach Shoreline with Ocean Waves, Newport Beach City, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228374/8da065d3-6be7-46de-a151-46415688c1cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6151260/23d8fec7-7546-407a-8e5a-e2f723219aec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) ### Things to do ![Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4252920/81677566-18a6-4e11-abfe-6b1d4f48d69b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redwoods Forest Bathing CA $124 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/redwoods-forest-bathing.a4252920.activity-details) ![Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2262173/5e1c9c51-0e8d-438a-bf60-efbabfd1eb34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz CA $193 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/beginner-surf-lesson-in-santa-cruz.a2262173.activity-details) ![Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47975597/e25c67df-9562-4091-83d4-094b724bad67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monterey County Salinas Valley Farm Tour CA $289 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/monterey-county-salinas-valley-farm-tour.a47975597.activity-details) ![Santa Cruz Guided E-Bike Ride & Most Fun Ebike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47179410/3c8df453-e7b9-4882-8712-68fe12a42649.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Cruz Guided eBike Ride & Most Fun Bike e-Bike Tour CA $153 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-cruz-guided-ebike-ride-most-fun-bike-e-bike-tour.a47179410.activity-details) ![5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4819328/705e4b93-b037-4d70-b76f-a95c1cc04db1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic CA $193 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/5-hour-wilderness-skills-survival-clinic.a4819328.activity-details) ![Mermaid family photoshoot Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50896815/8d48ddf4-554f-4b26-a3b3-7340d6f859f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot CA $305 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mermaid-experience-photoshoot.a50896815.activity-details) [See all activities in Watsonville](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Watsonville.d10460.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Watsonville 3.3 Guest rating 5 - Excellent 2 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 1 1 - Terrible 1 ## Cities near Watsonville ![0_87652786](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6435/5e7853fa-f417-4317-bfc3-cbf4d5620a22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aptos ![Los Gatos Beach in Zihuatanejo, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8421/584ce0cd-bd9d-447b-8f68-8195e5d346b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Los Gatos ![High angle view of Anderson Reservoir, a man made lake in Morgan Hill, managed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, maintained at low level due to failure risk in case of earthquake; California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8970/26c8b16d-d067-4d88-9f5e-ce7b38992dd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Morgan Hill ![0_AKG6JB](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9904/cd3acd18-3345-482c-b8ac-e6c1e29bbb8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Salinas - Cities near Watsonville - Places of interest [Aptos](https://expedia.ca/Aptos.dx6435)[Los Gatos](https://expedia.ca/Los-Gatos.dx8421)[Morgan Hill](https://expedia.ca/Morgan-Hill.dx8970)[Salinas](https://expedia.ca/Salinas.dx9904)[San Juan Bautista](https://expedia.ca/San-Juan-Bautista.dx183013)[Moss Landing](https://expedia.ca/Moss-Landing.dx6048206)[Castroville](https://expedia.ca/Castroville.dx6337749)[Pajaro Dunes](https://expedia.ca/Pajaro-Dunes.dx3000419535)[Soquel](https://expedia.ca/Soquel.dx3000428779) - [Mount Madonna Center ](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Madonna-Center-Watsonville.d553248621532640325.Vacation-Attraction) - [Monterey Bay ](https://expedia.ca/Monterey-Bay-California.d553248621532640233.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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