Introduction
Where to eat
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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Watsonville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Watsonville

If you’re looking for affordable options, WARGIN WINES - Watsonville (11 Hangar Way, Watsonville) and Anatum Winery (375 Falcon View Ter) are great picks.

When to visit Watsonville

Watsonville in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watsonville in November
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 52 km from Watsonville. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Watsonville from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Watsonville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 114 km from Watsonville. You’ll find branches of Europcar 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 52 km from Watsonville. Oakland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Watsonville from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Watsonville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 114 km from Watsonville. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Watsonville

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Watsonville

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 207+
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Best Western Rose Garden Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
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Comfort Inn Watsonville
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 163+
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Motel 6 Watsonville Monterey Area
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Pacific Coast Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 116+
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Renting a car in Watsonville

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.59 and C$ 20.78. Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Watsonville, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.59 and C$ 20.78. Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Watsonville, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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