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

Watsonville travel guide

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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 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 20m.

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 Turo and Kyte, 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 20m.

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 Turo and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Watsonville

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Watsonville

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,393 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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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 187+
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Best Western Rose Garden Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
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Comfort Inn Watsonville
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 143+
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Valley Inn
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
C$ 103+
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Motel 6 Watsonville Monterey Area
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 113+
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Renting a car in Watsonville

Expect to pay C$ 1.75 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$ 20.99 and C$ 27.99. Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Watsonville, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.75 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$ 20.99 and C$ 27.99. Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Watsonville, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.