Location: Watsonville
Top Things to do in Watsonville
9 Nature & Parks in Watsonville That You Shouldn't Miss
The south Santa Cruz County region of Watsonville and Pajaro Valley boast pristine beaches and a Mediterranean climate. Birders flock to the miles of trails around the Wetlands of Watsonville. Nearby, the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve is one of California's last undisturbed wetlands and is ideal for bird watching. An annual Birding Festival, the Strawberry Festival, a weekly farmer's market, Watsonville Plaza, and the Agricultural History Museum are sights not to be missed.
Restaurants in Watsonville
1. Watsonville City Plaza and Park
2. Sierra Azul Nursery & Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A beautiful 2.5 acre sculpture garden situated below the Santa Cruz mountains in Watsonville. What was once a strawberry field along HWY 152 is now an oasis of water conserving plants and features works by local artists nestled among the foliage. Open year-round, visitors can stroll the meandering paths on a self-guided tour, have a picnic, and maybe even buy a plant or two from the nursery.
Reviewed By Kerryloves2travel - Watsonville, United States
This nursery has a nice choice of plants, many drought resistant. Bonus is you can walk around their planting garden to get ideas of different combinations. Also offer landscaping for hire.
3. Sunset State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By T7332KGkaylap
I'm from the East coast but lived out west (Nevada) for 4 years. Sunset state beach is where I first touched the pacific ocean. I've been back several times because it holds such a special place in my heart. Early mornings you can walk the beach and find endless fully intact sand dollars. One time when I was there we had to stand on our picnic table with a skunk circling around us for 30 minutes. Also, I had my jeep top down and raccoons got in it over night ( our fault). Sounds like a con but honestly that's one of the funniest things that has ever happened to me. Just use you bear boxes! ????
4. Mount Madonna County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We returned for a nice visit to Mount Madonna County Park in Watsonville. We had a nice time in the redwoods. We also enjoyed seeing the white fallow deer, They can be friendly which is fun. We also went to the archery range. This is a large park in the mountains.
5. Palm Beach State Park
6. Ramsay Park
7. Pinto Lake County Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
8. Pajaro River Levee Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
9. Franich Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
