Where to stay in Watsonville
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
75 Lee Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Only two miles from the center of Watsonville and positioned just off idyllic Route 1, the Hampton Inn & Suites places you in the heart of the action. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast to fuel your day, relax in the indoor pool and kick back in your spacious and contemporary room in the evening.
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
740 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076
You’ll find the cozy and welcoming Best Western Rose Garden Inn in the center of Watsonville. Here you’ll find an on-site cafe where you can grab your morning pick-me-up, as well as a fitness center and outdoor pool. The sprawling Ramsay Park is only a 13-minute walk away.
Cottage Creek Vineyards
12537 Watsonville Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of wine country at this charming and refined cottage, which is a half-hour drive from Watsonville. Enjoy mild evenings out on the patio, complete with firepit and babbling creek nearby. If it’s chilly out, make the most of the fireplace and flatscreen Apple TV.
Best restaurants in Watsonville
Kong’s Burger & Cafe
15 E Beach St #101, Watsonville, CA 95076
Make sure to bring a big appetite to local favourite Kong’s Burger & Cafe, which serves up hearty classics with a Korean twist. Go for the King Kong burger with spicy pork or try the authentic rice bibimbap with beef and kimchi.
California Grill & Bar
40 Penny Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076
The California Grill & Bar is the place to come for fresh and flavorful food crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Think vibrant salads with grilled organic salmon and sweet honey and mustard dressing, as well as tender steaks crusted with sesame and served with fiery wasabi.
Imura Japanese Restaurant
1994 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076
If you’re on the hunt for authentic tempura and sushi in Watsonville, look no further than the Imura Japanese Restaurant. This family-run gem has been serving up delicious food since 1992. Don’t miss the Full House rolls, which feature crispy shrimp and asparagus tempura drizzled with a sweet, hot sauce.
What to do Watsonville
Sunset State Beach
Sunset Beach Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Soak up the beauty of the West Coast at Sunset State Beach, a wide stretch of golden sand where you can sit back and watch the rolling waves. As the name might suggest, sunsets here are pretty unmissable.
Pajaro Valley Arts
37 Sudden St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Pajaro Valley Arts has been a hub of arts, culture and community in the area for over 30 years. Visit to discover a gallery filled with rotating exhibitions by local artists, as well as a store to pick up ceramics and crafts hand-crafted in the region.
Pinto Lake City Park
451 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Relax by the water at Pinto Lake City Park. Peaceful and secluded, it’s the perfect place to enjoy fishing or watersports (you’ll need to bring your own equipment). There are also picnic areas for an al fresco lunch.