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.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$194
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watsonville in January
Estimated hotel price
$194
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. The shortest flight to Watsonville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watsonville.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Watsonville using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Watsonville takes 225 km and will cost you around $51. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 249 km.

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. The shortest flight to Watsonville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 12h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watsonville.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Watsonville using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Watsonville takes 225 km and will cost you around $51. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Watsonville

Airlines serving Watsonville

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (853 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,530 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,849 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (870 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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

Hiring a car in Watsonville

Expect to pay $1.71 per litre in Watsonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.52 and $27.36. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Watsonville, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.71 per litre in Watsonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.52 and $27.36. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Watsonville, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.