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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, WARGIN WINES - Watsonville (11 Hangar Way, Watsonville) and Anatum Winery (375 Falcon View Ter) are great picks.
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″.
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.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watsonville. The train journey from Watsonville to Santa Clara takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 16m trip.
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 Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
You can travel by bus to Watsonville using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Fresno, the bus ride to Watsonville takes 405 miles and will cost you around $53. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 420 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Rose Garden Inn and Motel 6 Watsonville Monterey Area.
Renting a car in Watsonville costs $83 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at San Francisco.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Luxury (Lincoln Continental or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Watsonville, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.