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. Watsonville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Watsonville in August, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Watsonville, with an average rainfall of 0″.
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 Spirit Airlines, Southwest, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Watsonville departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watsonville. The train journey from Watsonville to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 14m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Watsonville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 71 miles from Watsonville. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watsonville, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Watsonville takes 95 miles and will cost you around $22. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Watsonville
Where to stay in Watsonville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Rose Garden Inn and Motel 6 Watsonville Monterey Area.
Where to stay in popular areas of Watsonville
Most booked hotels in Watsonville
Renting a car in Watsonville
Renting a car in Watsonville costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Watsonville.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Watsonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Watsonville is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Lincoln Continental or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Watsonville
Minivan
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$64/day
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$69/day