Things to Do in Watsonville in 2025

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Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

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Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups

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What to do in Watsonville

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La Selva Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at La Selva Beach during your travels in Watsonville? Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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.

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a lovely green space in Elkhorn. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Mount Madonna Center

Learn about the events happening at Mount Madonna Center during your trip to Watsonville. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.

Sunset State Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Sunset State Beach during your travels in Watsonville? Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Manresa State Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Manresa State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Watsonville. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Enjoy an outing to Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds during your stay in Interlaken. Wander the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in the area.

Watsonville Square Shopping Center

You can enjoy retail therapy at Watsonville Square Shopping Center during your stay in Watsonville. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Pinto Lake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Pinto Lake Park, a lovely green space in Watsonville. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Pajaro Valley Historical Association

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Pajaro Valley Historical Association during your travels in Watsonville. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.