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$ 163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watsonville in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 163
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 Air Canada, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Watsonville from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 17m.

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 Air Canada, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Watsonville from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 17m.

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

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,913 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,875 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,408 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,917 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,199 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,274 reviews)
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Where to stay in Watsonville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Valley Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville.

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$ 165+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
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Motel 6 Watsonville Monterey Area
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 109+
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Royal Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 100+
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Valley Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 107+
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Renting a car in Watsonville

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.94 and C$ 25.25. Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Watsonville, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.94 and C$ 25.25. Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Watsonville, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.