Guidebook for Watsonville
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Great skydiving operation. Get a great view of the Monterey Bay after exiting a small plane over the local terrain. Only 2.5 miles from the house.
GoJump Santa Cruz Skydiving
160 Aviation WayGreat skydiving operation. Get a great view of the Monterey Bay after exiting a small plane over the local terrain. Only 2.5 miles from the house.
Pick your own berries or just buy one of their famous berry pies. Fresh from the farm.
46 locals recommend
Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham RdPick your own berries or just buy one of their famous berry pies. Fresh from the farm.
Local beach, beautiful and may be reached by car or bicycle. Relax for the day or go early and watch for whales and dolphins.
Pajaro Dunes Resort
105 Shell RdLocal beach, beautiful and may be reached by car or bicycle. Relax for the day or go early and watch for whales and dolphins.
Early August Free Festival in downtown Watsonville. Strawberry capital of the world.
watsonville Farmers Market
Early August Free Festival in downtown Watsonville. Strawberry capital of the world.
Explore this small seaside town enjoy a visit to Elkhorn Slough or go surfing, horseback riding or just enjoy a walk along the shore to view sea mammals, eat seafood and antique shopping.
37 locals recommend
Moss Landing
Explore this small seaside town enjoy a visit to Elkhorn Slough or go surfing, horseback riding or just enjoy a walk along the shore to view sea mammals, eat seafood and antique shopping.
Arts & Culture
This winery is a hidden gem! The tasting cost is minimal ($10) and the pourings are generous, with a nice variety of wines. 7.7 miles away.
26 locals recommend
Alfaro Family Vineyard-Winery
420 Hames RdThis winery is a hidden gem! The tasting cost is minimal ($10) and the pourings are generous, with a nice variety of wines. 7.7 miles away.
When it comes to appreciating and expanding wine tasting sensibilities this is the place to come and learn. The reason is that you will taste varietals that you normally won't find at any other winery
Wargin Wines
11 Hangar WayWhen it comes to appreciating and expanding wine tasting sensibilities this is the place to come and learn. The reason is that you will taste varietals that you normally won't find at any other winery
If you would like to see a down to earth winery with great pinot - this is it. Not commercialized like many others in California. A real family operation.
22 locals recommend
Windy Oaks Winery
550 Hazel Dell RdIf you would like to see a down to earth winery with great pinot - this is it. Not commercialized like many others in California. A real family operation.
Lots of events including Friday night stock car races. Check the website for current events.
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
2601 E Lake AveLots of events including Friday night stock car races. Check the website for current events.
Local Golf Driving Range - nearby fun and right below the airport runway pathway.
Pacific Golf Centers
101 Ranport RdLocal Golf Driving Range - nearby fun and right below the airport runway pathway.
A rare find where your expectations will be exceeded. Privately owned and well cared for, it is a treat. Some hills and valleys plenty of challenge and might be a bit tough for true beginners.
6 locals recommend
Spring Hills Golf Course
501 Spring Hills DrA rare find where your expectations will be exceeded. Privately owned and well cared for, it is a treat. Some hills and valleys plenty of challenge and might be a bit tough for true beginners.
Casserly Golf Course is conveniently located in the foothills at the base of Mt. Madonna. Players enjoy a leisurely one-mile walk in a beautiful setting of rolling hills and valleys. 9 holes/par 27.
6 locals recommend
Casserly Par 3 Golf Course
626 Casserly RdCasserly Golf Course is conveniently located in the foothills at the base of Mt. Madonna. Players enjoy a leisurely one-mile walk in a beautiful setting of rolling hills and valleys. 9 holes/par 27.
Food Scene
Excellent Mexican surf & turf. Vegetarian items available. They make the guacamole table side in a large stone mortar. One of our favorite local restaurants.
11 locals recommend
Jalisco Restaurant
618 Main StExcellent Mexican surf & turf. Vegetarian items available. They make the guacamole table side in a large stone mortar. One of our favorite local restaurants.
Cowboys Corner Cafe
946 Main StGreat for Breakfast. Fun and full of character.
Great little cafe offering coffee, tea, healthy options for breakfast & lunch including wood oven pizza. Fresh local organic foods made from scratch. A local favorite, with an outdoor patio in back.
Cafe Ella
734 E Lake AveGreat little cafe offering coffee, tea, healthy options for breakfast & lunch including wood oven pizza. Fresh local organic foods made from scratch. A local favorite, with an outdoor patio in back.
Sightseeing
Helicopter tours for hire. Explore the Monterey Bay from the sky and wale watching adventures.
Specialized Helicopters (Santa Cruz)
150 Aviation WayHelicopter tours for hire. Explore the Monterey Bay from the sky and wale watching adventures.
Home to hundreds of species of birds and marine life, it is the remainder of an ancient river valley. The main channel winds seven miles inland, feeding 2,500 acres of rich marsh and tidal flats.
22 locals recommend
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Home to hundreds of species of birds and marine life, it is the remainder of an ancient river valley. The main channel winds seven miles inland, feeding 2,500 acres of rich marsh and tidal flats.