Guidebook for Watsonville
Food Scene
Nice sit-down Mexican restaurant with full bar and large back patio (dog friendly). 5 minute walk.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Jalisco Restaurant
618 Main StNice sit-down Mexican restaurant with full bar and large back patio (dog friendly). 5 minute walk.
Serving great Japanese food, this Watsonville classic family run establishment is a testament to our long standing Japanese community. Cute dining area and also good for take out.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Miyuki Restaurant
452 E Lake AveServing great Japanese food, this Watsonville classic family run establishment is a testament to our long standing Japanese community. Cute dining area and also good for take out.
Sit on the patio watching the planes land while enjoying good food and drinks.
16 moradores locais recomendam
Ella's At The Airport
100 Aviation WaySit on the patio watching the planes land while enjoying good food and drinks.
Local farm to table restaurant. Best place for a nice meal. The polenta lasagna is winner every time in our book.
8 moradores locais recomendam
California Grill and Bar
40 Penny LnLocal farm to table restaurant. Best place for a nice meal. The polenta lasagna is winner every time in our book.
Ms Donuts & Ice Cream
301 E Lake Ave24/7 spot for donuts and coffee
Mexican food and taproom located at a gas station. Classic Watsonville place.
RANCH MILK Mexican Grill & Craft Beer House
1 S Green Valley RdMexican food and taproom located at a gas station. Classic Watsonville place.
Imura Japanese Restaurant
1994 Main StGreat Japanese/Korean restaurant.
Originally a produce market, they now have a coffee bar, paninis, other prepared food and a built-your-own fruit bowl.
El Valle Produce
530 Walker StOriginally a produce market, they now have a coffee bar, paninis, other prepared food and a built-your-own fruit bowl.
Slice Project
300 Main StreetNew York style and Detroit squares from a hip pizzeria.
Craft Bakeshop & Eatery
28 2nd StCoffeeville
948 E Lake AveGood coffee close by, plus a few breakfast items.
Santa Rosa Market
436 East Lake AvenueBest breakfast burritos.
Now called Strawberry Patch cafe. Breakfast and lunch. Sandwiches, salads, smoothies and the like with a cute back oriole.
Cafe Ella
734 E Lake AveNow called Strawberry Patch cafe. Breakfast and lunch. Sandwiches, salads, smoothies and the like with a cute back oriole.
Parks & Nature
Levee Path
Levee PathBeautiful paved bike trail along a creek, great for going for a run or walk.
my favorite local park. Beautiful forest and no crowds. You can park at the old Mt. Madonna Inn along highway 152 for free access to the park or just drive in and drop a few bucks for the park.
15 moradores locais recomendam
Mt Madonna County Park
7850 Pole Line Rdmy favorite local park. Beautiful forest and no crowds. You can park at the old Mt. Madonna Inn along highway 152 for free access to the park or just drive in and drop a few bucks for the park.
Run by the Land Trust of Santa Cruz county, a hidden gem. Combine it with a stop at the Corralitos Meat Market for a tasty trail snack.
15 moradores locais recomendam
Byrne-Milliron Forest
809 Browns Valley RdRun by the Land Trust of Santa Cruz county, a hidden gem. Combine it with a stop at the Corralitos Meat Market for a tasty trail snack.
Closest beach to Watsonville, endless beautiful sand and surf with no crowds. Free parking on the street.
Palm Beach State Park
2660 Beach RdClosest beach to Watsonville, endless beautiful sand and surf with no crowds. Free parking on the street.
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
bike ride along the ocean. Start in Marina and head in to Monterey to explore, eat and drink
10 moradores locais recomendam
Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail
Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trailbike ride along the ocean. Start in Marina and head in to Monterey to explore, eat and drink
National historic landmark. Beautiful plaza and lots of community events, including a bustling Friday afternoon/evening farmers market (lots of prepared food).
Watsonville City Plaza
358 Main StNational historic landmark. Beautiful plaza and lots of community events, including a bustling Friday afternoon/evening farmers market (lots of prepared food).
Watsonville has a wonderful trail system along its sloughs. Ask me for a trail map if you want.
Watsonville Slough
Watsonville has a wonderful trail system along its sloughs. Ask me for a trail map if you want.
Park along the Pajaro River with picnic tables and short walking trails. You can extend your walk along the levees.
Pajaro River Picnic Area
Park along the Pajaro River with picnic tables and short walking trails. You can extend your walk along the levees.
Parque Estadual da Floresta de Nisene Marks
Aptos Creek RoadSightseeing
The best mission in California in one of my favorite little towns in California.
27 moradores locais recomendam
Missão de San Juan Bautista
406 2nd StThe best mission in California in one of my favorite little towns in California.
great piece of history, and see some of the props used in Hitchcock's classic film Vertigo.
6 moradores locais recomendam
San Juan Bautista State Historic Park
19 Franklin Stgreat piece of history, and see some of the props used in Hitchcock's classic film Vertigo.
Moss Landing
cute harbor town
Classic beach town, more low key than Santa Cruz. Nice restaurants and bars right in the beach.
151 moradores locais recomendam
Capitola
Classic beach town, more low key than Santa Cruz. Nice restaurants and bars right in the beach.
Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham RdFamous Watsonville pies (ollieberry is a favorite)
Famous egg vending machine with animatronic dancing chickens. Cute shop with local goods.
Glaum Egg Ranch
3100 Valencia RdFamous egg vending machine with animatronic dancing chickens. Cute shop with local goods.
Free non-alcoholic cider tasting plus deals on bottles at a famous Watsonville establishment.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Martinelli's Company Store
345 Harvest DrFree non-alcoholic cider tasting plus deals on bottles at a famous Watsonville establishment.
Annieglass Inc
310 Harvest DrDrinks & Nightlife
Corralitos Brewing Company
2536 Freedom BlvdFruition Brewing
918 E Lake AveWatsonville’s newest brewery with nice outdoor patio
Beer Mule Bottle Shop
45 Aviation Waytaproom/beer garden and serves food.
Santa Cruz Cider Company
65 Hangar WayMy favorite place and people
Elkhorn Slough Brewing
65 Hangar WaySold to 3 of the employees, it is now known as The Slough Brewing Collective.