Watsonville California Accommodations

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The Watsonville center point is around the area of Downtown Watsonville and 7 miles north of Downtown Moss Landing.

The beautiful city of Watsonville, California is located on the state's central coast, and has a population of approximately 51,199 people. The population is extremely diverse here, with residents from a variety of backgrounds including Croatian, Fillipino, Portuguese, and Japanese. The city is known for its agriculture, including apples, strawberries, and lettuce. More from this guide...

Watsonville Hotels/Motels & Accommodations

Best Western Rose Garden Inn - Watsonville
+1-888-389-4121
740 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, CA 95076 +1-888-389-4121
  • Affordable Downtown property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From£73
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Americas Best Value Inn
+1-888-675-2083
781 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, CA 95076 +1-888-675-2083
  • Economy property
  • Check in time: 13:00
From£43
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Rodeway Inn
+1-800-716-8490
1620 West Beach St., Watsonville, CA 95076 +1-800-716-8490
  • 2 star Highway property
  • Check in: 3pm
From£56
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG - Watsonville
+1-800-805-5223
1855 Main St., Watsonville, CA 95076 +1-800-805-5223
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • Hotel has a green policy Learn more
From£58
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Hampton Inn & Amp Suites Watsonvill
+1-888-965-1860
75 Lee Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076 +1-888-965-1860
  • Midscale hotel
  • Hotel has 112 rooms
From£65
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Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area : 125 Silver Leaf Dr.
+1-888-788-5576
125 Silver Leaf Dr., Watsonville, CA 95076 +1-888-788-5576
  • Economical hotel
  • Check-in time: 15:00
Comfort Inn Watsonville
+1-888-897-9207
112 Airport Blvd., Watsonville, CA 95076 Website +1-888-897-9207
  • 3 star Beach property
  • 3 floors in property
From£58
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Pajaro Dunes Company - Watsonville
+1-888-311-4278
105 Shell Dr., Watsonville, CA 95076 +1-888-311-4278
  • 4-star Beach property
  • 3 floors in property
From£87
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Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos
+1-888-469-4795
1 Seascape Resort Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 +1-888-469-4795 ~7.32 miles west of Watsonville
  • High end Oceanfront hotel
  • Hotel has 250 suites
From£131
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Rio Sands Hotel
+1-888-734-9421
116 Aptos Beach Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 +1-888-734-9421 ~9.26 miles west of Watsonville
  • Economy Beach property
  • Check-in time: 4:00PM
From£51
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Seacliff Inn Aptos Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Aptos
+1-888-841-5292
7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA 95003 +1-888-841-5292 ~9.87 miles northwest of Watsonville
  • 3-star Beach hotel
  • Free breakfast available
From£79
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Inn at Depot Hill
+1-888-455-5160
250 Monterey Ave., San Jose, CA 95010 +1-888-455-5160 ~11.71 miles west of Watsonville
  • High end hotel
  • Check in: 15:00
From£117
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Motel 6 Gilroy, CA in Gilroy
+1-888-965-8297
6110 Monterey Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020 +1-888-965-8297 ~12.09 miles east of Watsonville
  • 2 star hotel
  • Check in: 15:00
From£43
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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
+1-888-906-6358
720 Hill St., Capitola, CA 95010 Website +1-888-906-6358 ~12.11 miles west of Watsonville
  • Midscale Beach property
  • 55 rooms in property
From£227
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Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy
+1-888-749-6785
6070 Monterey Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020 +1-888-749-6785 ~12.13 miles east of Watsonville
  • Mid-scale Suburban hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
From£58
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Hampton Inn & Amp Suites Gilroy in Gilroy
+1-888-878-9982
5975 Travel Park Circle, Gilroy, CA 95020 +1-888-878-9982 ~12.21 miles east of Watsonville
  • Mid-scale property
  • Check-in: 15:00
From£65
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola in Capitola
+1-888-389-4485
1255 41st Ave., Capitola, CA 95010 +1-888-389-4485 ~12.36 miles west of Watsonville
  • Midscale Beach property
  • 84 rooms in property
From£98
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites in Capitola
+1-888-389-4121
1435 41st Ave., Capitola, CA 95010 +1-888-389-4121 ~12.38 miles west of Watsonville
  • Three Star Beach hotel
  • Free breakfast
From£91
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Budget Motel : 8897 Monterey Rd.
+1-888-675-2083
8897 Monterey Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020 +1-888-675-2083 ~12.68 miles northeast of Watsonville
  • Midscale property
From£47
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Econo Lodge : 360 Leavesley Rd.
+1-800-716-8490
360 Leavesley Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020 +1-800-716-8490 ~12.80 miles northeast of Watsonville
  • 2 star Suburban property
  • Check-in: 11:00
From£43
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Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn
+1-800-805-5223
375 Leavesley Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020 +1-800-805-5223 ~12.83 miles northeast of Watsonville
  • Affordable hotel
  • 3 floors in property
From£78
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gilroy
+1-888-965-1860
8292 Murray Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020 +1-888-965-1860 ~12.91 miles northeast of Watsonville
  • 2-star Suburban property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From£43
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Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy in Gilroy
+1-888-788-5576
8430 Murray Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020 Website +1-888-788-5576 ~12.97 miles northeast of Watsonville
  • Inexpensive Highway hotel
  • 47 rooms in hotel
From£50
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Comfort Inn Gilroy
+1-888-897-9207
8435 San Ysidro Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020 Website +1-888-897-9207 ~13.12 miles northeast of Watsonville
  • Economy Highway hotel
  • 2 suites in hotel
From£43
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Hacienda de Leal, BW Signature Collection - San Juan Bautista
+1-888-311-4278
410 The Alameda, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045 +1-888-311-4278 ~13.20 miles east of Watsonville
  • 3 star Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From£54
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Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
+1-888-469-4795
401 Johans Beach Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 +1-888-469-4795 ~13.45 miles west of Watsonville
  • Four-star Beach property
  • Hotel has 13 rooms
From£54
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CordeValle
+1-888-734-9421
1 Cordevalle Club Dr., San Martin, CA 95046 +1-888-734-9421 ~13.46 miles northeast of Watsonville
  • Luxury 5 star property
  • Fitness + Health Center
From£183
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Chaminade Resort & Spa
+1-888-841-5292
1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 +1-888-841-5292 ~13.92 miles west of Watsonville
  • Expensive Resort property
  • Check in: 4:00 pm
From£93
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Sanctuary Beach Resort - Marina
+1-888-455-5160
3295 Dunes Rd., Marina, CA 93933 +1-888-455-5160 ~14.64 miles south of Watsonville
  • Four star Beach hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
From£182
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Best Western Marina State Beach
+1-888-965-8297
3290 Dunes Rd., Marina, CA 93933 +1-888-965-8297 ~14.67 miles south of Watsonville
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • Check in: 03:00
From£65
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Country Inn & Suites in Marina
+1-888-906-6358
3282 Dunes Dr., Marina, CA 93933 +1-888-906-6358 ~14.72 miles south of Watsonville
  • 3 star Beach hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
From£58
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront-Marina, CA - Marina
+1-888-749-6785
3280 Dunes Dr., Marina, CA 93933 +1-888-749-6785 ~14.73 miles south of Watsonville
  • Low Cost Beach property
  • 3 floors in hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Marina : 120 Reservation Rd.
+1-888-878-9982
120 Reservation Rd., Marina, CA 93933 +1-888-878-9982 ~15.01 miles south of Watsonville
  • Midscale Downtown hotel
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From£58
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Ocean Gate Inn
+1-888-389-4485
111 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 +1-888-389-4485 ~15.03 miles west of Watsonville
  • Economy Beach property
  • 2 floors in property
From£32
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Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area in Santa Cruz
+1-888-389-4121
314 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 +1-888-389-4121 ~15.07 miles west of Watsonville
  • Three Star hotel
  • Check-in time: 11:00
From£58
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Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk : 338 Riverside Ave.
+1-888-675-2083
338 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 +1-888-675-2083 ~15.09 miles west of Watsonville
  • Low Cost hotel
From£43
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Courtyard Santa Cruz : 313 Riverside Ave.
+1-800-716-8490
313 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Website +1-800-716-8490 ~15.09 miles west of Watsonville
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • Fitness center on property
From£79
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Comfort Inn Marina on the Monterey Bay
+1-800-805-5223
140 Reservation Rd., Marina Ca, CA 93933 Website +1-800-805-5223 ~15.10 miles south of Watsonville
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From£49
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Pacific Inn Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz
+1-888-965-1860
330 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 +1-888-965-1860 ~15.12 miles west of Watsonville
  • 2 star Beach hotel
  • 10 rooms in hotel
From£131
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Aqua Breeze Inn - Santa Cruz
+1-888-788-5576
204 2nd St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 +1-888-788-5576 ~15.14 miles west of Watsonville
  • Economical Beach property
  • Check-in time: 1.00pm
From£43
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Salt Air Lodge : 510 Leibrandt Ave.
+1-888-897-9207
510 Leibrandt Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 +1-888-897-9207 ~15.15 miles west of Watsonville
  • Economical Beach property
  • 2 floors in property
From£51
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Motel Santa Cruz
+1-888-311-4278
370 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 +1-888-311-4278 ~15.16 miles west of Watsonville
  • Cheap Beach hotel
  • 3 floors in property
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Boardwalk : 505 Riverside Ave.
+1-888-469-4795
505 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 +1-888-469-4795 ~15.17 miles west of Watsonville
  • Economical hotel
  • 25 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£43
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Marea Sol Hotel
+1-888-734-9421
301 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 +1-888-734-9421 ~15.18 miles west of Watsonville
  • Affordable Beach hotel
  • Free comp. breakfast
From£57
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Marina State Beach Area An : 189 Seaside Circle
+1-888-841-5292
189 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA 93933 +1-888-841-5292 ~15.18 miles south of Watsonville
  • Cheap Suburban hotel
  • Check in time: 3:00PM
From£65
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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz - Santacruz
+1-888-455-5160
311 2nd St., Santacruz, CA 95060 +1-888-455-5160 ~15.20 miles west of Watsonville
  • Low priced Beach hotel
  • 2 floors in property
From£293
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Surf City Inn and Suites
+1-888-965-8297
619 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 +1-888-965-8297 ~15.21 miles west of Watsonville
  • Inexpensive Beach property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From£43
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Residence Inn Salinas Monterey
+1-888-906-6358
17215 El Rancho Way, Salinas, CA 93907 +1-888-906-6358 ~15.22 miles south of Watsonville
  • Three Star property
  • Check-in: 03:00
From£79
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Hotel Solares : 600 Riverside Ave.
+1-888-749-6785
600 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 +1-888-749-6785 ~15.24 miles west of Watsonville
  • Low Cost Beach property
  • 79 rooms in property
From£57
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz
+1-888-878-9982
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 +1-888-878-9982 ~15.25 miles west of Watsonville
  • 3 star Beach property
  • Gym is available on property
From£58
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When to Visit Watsonville, CA

Watsonville has a Mediterranean-like climate, with cool, wet winters and mild, dry summers. The city gets an average annual rainfall of 22.42 inches, and it very rarely snows. In fact, the last snowfall here was in 2010, but there was so little, that it was unmeasurable. Monthly average high temperatures in Watsonville range from 60 degrees to 73 degrees. The monthly average low ranges from 38 degrees to 52 degrees.

With the comfortable weather throughout the year, you can visit Watsonville any time. Deciding when to come depends on what you plan to do while you're here. Late summer and early fall are the warmest months, with September having the highest temperatures throughout the year. This is a good time to get out and explore the outdoors. Late fall through mid-spring are the wettest months of the year, which makes exploring a little more difficult.

Best Discounts in Watsonville, CA

A variety of hotel discounts are available in and around Watsonville, allowing you to stay on budget while you're enjoying your travels. Some of the most popular discounts in the area include group rates, package deals, and online booking specials.

Whether you're planning a wedding, a business retreat, or a family get-together, make sure that you check on the group rates available throughout the area. Group rate discounts require that you book a minimum number of rooms, and this number varies by property. Groups can get an average discount of 22 percent off standard rates at Best Western Rose Garden Inn. At Comfort Inn Watsonville, you'll see an average group discount of 29.7 percent off. Rodeway Inn Watsonville offers 9.3 percent off standard rates for groups.

Make the most of your trip by getting one of the many package deals available in the area. Package types vary by hotel, and include your room as well as other fun options. At Seascape Beach Resort, consider the Girls Gone to the Beach Package or a Spa Package. Chaminade Resort & Spa offers options such as a Funtastic Family Getaway Package, Vine and Un'Wine'd Package, and Zen Journey Package.

When you book online you're giving the hotel advance notice that you're planning to visit, and you're able to schedule your trip the way you want it. Online booking rates provide you with the best price, and generally range between five and 25 percent off nightly rates. Get online booking rates at a variety of hotels in the area, including Motel 6 Watsonville-Monterey Area, Rodeway Inn Watsonville, and Holiday Inn Express Suites Watsonville. Keep in mind that this deal usually requires you to pay when you book and may have other restrictions such as room type or restricted cancellation.

Best Value Options in Watsonville, CA

Get great amenities, a variety of room options, and a central location when you choose the best value options in Watsonville. These hotels offer competitive rates and comfortable rooms.

Rodeway Inn Watsonville offers easy access to Sunset Beach, Historic Downtown Watsonville, and Wetlands of Watsonville Nature Center. In your room you'll find a microwave and refrigerator, in-room safe, and television with free cable and HBO. Start your day with a free breakfast, then enjoy the outdoor swimming pool if you'd like to relax before heading into town. Pets are welcome here for an additional fee.

A stay at Best Western Rose Garden Inn will allow you to be able to easily visit Historic Downtown Watsonville, Bonefonte Gardens, and Sunset Beach. Rooms feature a mini fridge, microwave, and in-room movies. Get in a workout at the fitness and health center or relax in the outdoor swimming pool. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected during your stay. Pets are welcome for an additional fee.

Festivals and Events in Watsonville, CA

While you're in Watsonville, check out the festivals and events in the area. August brings the annual Strawberry Festival, featuring a variety of strawberry-themed treats, live entertainment, a carnival, and numerous vendor booths. In September, Wings Over Watsonville is an event you shouldn't miss. Learn about the birds of the area, with workshops, presentations, and more. Day of the Child takes place in April and offers live entertainment, delicious food options, and a variety of great family-friendly activities.

No matter when you plan to visit, Watsonville has a lot to offer. From a beautiful climate and amazing views, to great shopping and dining, there's something for everyone here. Plan your trip today and get ready for a great vacation.

Verified reviews of the city of Watsonville

Below are reviews of the city of Watsonville, CA from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Great Location!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Beaches. And strawberry fields beautiful and relaxing.

Patsy W., from 11-Jun-2025
"Watsonville is a friendly, growing city."
Score 5.0 / 5

Watsonville is a friendly, growing city.

Van W., from 15-May-2025
"Watsonville Airport Car Show was great!!!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Watsonville Airport Car Show was great!!!

Kevin M., from 28-Apr-2025
"Pinto Lake"
Score 5.0 / 5

Pinto Lake

Cosmes D., from 22-Feb-2025
"Nice Place"
Score 4.0 / 5

Watsonville was nice.

Alfred M., from 10-Jun-2024
"Impressive Beaches"
Score 5.0 / 5

Impressed with the beaches.

Barbara D., from 15-Feb-2024
"Beds were comfortable. Bathrooms were clean."
Score 4.0 / 5

Beds were comfortable. Bathrooms were clean. Hotel was very clean, and we love the Breakfast overall.

Mercy R., from 29-Mar-2023
"The staff was friendly and welcoming. Hotel was very clean. "
Score 4.0 / 5

Hotel was very clean and we love the Breakfast overall .

Mercy R., from 29-Mar-2023
"Great Mexican Food!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Great Mexican food and beautiful weather!

Jana A., from 12-Jan-2023
"Convenient Location"
Score 5.0 / 5

Easy to find everything needed.

Sandra L., from 06-Dec-2022
"Beautiful Area"
Score 4.0 / 5

Sunset Beach was beautiful, five minutes from our hotel and very close to a couple of restaurants and shopping centers.

Diana Q., from 21-Apr-2022
"Great Location "
Score 4.0 / 5

The city is very centrally located between santa cruz and monterey.

Amanda F., from 25-Jul-2019
"Great Place"
Score 5.0 / 5

Watsonville has a great small town feel with really nice people in general. The town square was great!

Paul G., from 14-Jul-2019
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