Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Watsonville travel guide

Watsonville Tourism | Watsonville Guide

You're Going to Love Watsonville

With a population of 51,199, Watsonville is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Watsonville to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Watsonville

Watsonville in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watsonville in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Watsonville in August, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 115 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Watsonville, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to Watsonville

Plane

Although Watsonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 33 miles from Watsonville. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Watsonville from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 1h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Watsonville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 70 miles from Watsonville. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Watsonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 33 miles from Watsonville. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air Canada, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Watsonville from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 1h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Watsonville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 70 miles from Watsonville. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Watsonville

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Watsonville

Lufthansa
Good (8,212 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,553 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (956 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,194 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,608 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,599 reviews)
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Where to stay in Watsonville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Valley Inn and Royal Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Watsonville

Most booked hotels in Watsonville

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Best Western Rose Garden Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 216+
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Comfort Inn Watsonville
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 156+
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Motel 6-Watsonville, Ca - Monterey Area
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 77+
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Valley Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 113+
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Renting a car in Watsonville

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 per litre in Watsonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.36 and C$ 25.81. The most frequently booked car type in Watsonville is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.62 per litre in Watsonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.36 and C$ 25.81. The most frequently booked car type in Watsonville is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.