Watsonville Beach Hotels
Looking for a place to stay near Watsonville CA? Well in our opinion the closer you can stay to the beach the better. Below is a list of some quality hotels near the ocean in Watsonville. We have them listed by proximity to the beach with a couple of hotels we especially recommend. Just click on the links to check prices and availability. Here are some additional maps and pictures of Watsonville and the surrounding area as well.
Recommended Hotels
| Hotel | Miles From Beach | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WATSONVILLE | 4 | Reservations |
Other Hotels
About Watsonville
The Santa Cruz County visitors bureau site offers the following description of Watsonville:
“The south Santa Cruz County region of Watsonville and Pajaro Valley boast pristine beaches and a Mediterranean climate. Explore the miles of trails around the Wetlands of Watsonville, perfect for birders. Adjacent to Watsonville, the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve is one of California’s last undisturbed coastal wetlands and provides more opportunities for spectacular year-round bird watching. And Watsonville’s annual Monterey Bay Birding Festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the hundreds of species of waterfowl, raptors and songbirds which call the area home. Other celebrations like the Watsonville Fly-In and the Watsonville Strawberry Festival at Monterey Bay and attractions like Watsonville Plaza, the Henry J. Mello Center, Agricultural History Museum, Watsonville Fairgrounds, Pajaro Valley Arts Gallery, and the Pajaro Valley Historical Museum are sights not to be missed.”
The Watsonville wiki adds the following details:
“Watsonville is a city in Santa Cruz County, California. The population was 44,265 at the 2000 census; the population is 52,543 as of May 2010. Watsonville is a small farming community on the central coast of California. The city is known for growing strawberries, apples, lettuce and a host of other vegetables.
The Pajaro Valley has a climate that is usually pleasant – around 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit – year round. This climate makes Watsonville an attractive coastal environment for the neighboring inland communities with very hot summers. The larger coastal town directly north of Watsonville is the city of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz is a draw for many young college students who attend Cabrillo College or UC Santa Cruz. Because Watsonville and Santa Cruz are beach towns, they draw many visitors from San Jose and from the inland Valley areas. Like neighboring Salinas in Monterey County, Watsonville produces a variety of fruits and vegetables, primarily apples, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and table mushrooms.”
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