Watsonville was incorporated on March 30, 1868, and came under a city charter in 1903. Watsonville derived its name from Judge John Watson, who came to the valley in 1851. Surrounded by the beauty of the ocean and hills the area is rich in recreational facilities, with miles of pristine beaches, state parks and forests.

Watsonville is located south of San Francisco between Salinas and Santa Cruz along US Highway 101 near Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Watsonville is part of the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, California metro area.

Art Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing | Pajaro Valley Gallery |
Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns No Longer In Operation |
Restaurants, Cafes, Delis, Bakeries Mt. Madonna Inn Restaurant |
Golf Pajaro Valley Golf Club | Spring Hills Golf Course |
History Pajaro Valley Historical Association |
Public Libraries Watsonville Public Library |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Best Western Inn | Rose Garden Inn | Santa Cruz KOA Kampground |
RV campgrounds and dealers Loma Linda Travel Park | Pinto Lake RV Park | Santa Cruz Resort KOA |
Science Watsonville Waterworks - Weather |
Spas and Health Resorts Mirror Vanity Salon & Spa |
Sports and Sporting Events Watsonville Speedway |
Transportation Watsonville Municipal Airport |
Vacation Rentals At The Dunes | Best of Pajaro |
Wildlife Viewing Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserv |
Wine Country River Run Vintners | Location: Watsonville California 95076 Telephone 831-724-3900

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Other upcoming events include: Sandhill Crane Festival Lodi continuing thru November 9 San Francisco Jazz Festival San Francisco continuing thru November 21