Watsonville, CA

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Mama you didn’t tell me that that’s what artichokes look like
Mama you didn’t tell me that that’s what artichokes look like
This view will never get old! It’s not busy and very peaceful.
Great hiking around the slough. Saw lots of sea birds and otters, crabs, lizards and even 3 different snakes. Trails are easy hiking and they also do kayak trips into the slough. Fun place to see nature.
Great area to view the sunset without the congestion of Santa Cruz area. Manresa Beach!
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
$183 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$219 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,948 reviews)
Everything was great!

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
$92 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$106 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,505 reviews)
Everything was great best location. Hotel was clean staff very friendly near great restaurants

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave Monterey CA
$145 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
$170 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,708 reviews)
Third time here and loved it just as much. Rooms are spacious and quiet. The amenities are more than adequate without being fancy. Location is excellent! Lovely pool and pool area. And we love the in-room fireplace, too. We’ll be back! My only request would be to upgrade the electric car charging. ...

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED

BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED

Watsonville CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Watsonville. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palm Beach and Pajaro River ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Beautiful house, great views, would absolutely return.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

BEST OCEAN-FRONT HOME IN PAJARO DUNES, MONTEREY BAY - NEWLY RENOVATED
4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz

4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz

Watsonville CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Watsonville. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Capitola Beach and Manresa ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
This house was located right on the beach. Views from every bedroom. Also, where this house was located there was hardly any people on the beach. We were able to have a fire on the beach and roast marsh mellows with the grandkids.There were no issues with check in or check out.Parking for multiple ...

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

4000+ sq ft Beach Front Vacation Rental-The Beach is your back yard - Santa Cruz
GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, OFF SEASON SPECIAL 4 NIGHTS FOR 2  - BEAUTIFUL HOME!!

GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, OFF SEASON SPECIAL 4 NIGHTS FOR 2 - BEAUTIFUL HOME!!

Watsonville CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Watsonville. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Palm Beach and Pajaro River ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
Host answered all of my questions in a timely manner. Was very accommodating when I needed to make changes to my trip.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, OFF SEASON SPECIAL 4 NIGHTS FOR 2 - BEAUTIFUL HOME!!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Watsonville

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
26
5 - Excellent 19%
4 - Good
55
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
45
3 - Okay 33%
2 - Disappointing
9
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Everything was great. But that motel was a 0/10 for me

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great little town!

5/5 - Excellent

Anonymous

Amazing, traditional mexican food at Ranch Milk and El Michoacan. Large servings, reasonable prices, very tasty, kind and generous staff. El Michoacan brings out chips, salsa and hot refried beans in the beginning for free. So welcoming and delicious

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Some good dining options!

4/5 - Good

OldGrandpa

We went to Roaring Camp Railroads in Felton, nice train ride !

3/5 - Okay

josetellez

nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing

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