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Our top choices for Watsonville vacation rentals

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a stove.

1. Manresa Surf House studio upstairs unit#5

Manresa Surf House studio upstairs unit#5
La Selva Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay! "
United States
sarah h.
The price is ￥33,938
￥43,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Manresa Surf House studio upstairs unit#5
A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a fireplace, and a seating area with two chairs and a coffee table.

2. Beachfront Condo with Spectacular Views, Comfort and Fun For All

Beachfront Condo with Spectacular Views, Comfort and Fun For All
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (241 reviews)
"We love staying at this condo. We come and stay at least once a year."
United States
Janine Y.
Beachfront Condo with Spectacular Views, Comfort and Fun For All
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

3. Shorebirds Getaway: Remodeled 2023: OCEANVIEW 2nd Floor!

Shorebirds Getaway: Remodeled 2023: OCEANVIEW 2nd Floor!
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (287 reviews)
"Wonderful property and great host! Such a relaxing and wonderful experience. Will be back again soon! "
United States
Kristina C.
Shorebirds Getaway: Remodeled 2023: OCEANVIEW 2nd Floor!
A modern living room with a large ocean view, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

4. Shorebirds 132 Top Floor! All New! Oceanfront w/180° Views - Immaculate/Private!

Shorebirds 132 Top Floor! All New! Oceanfront w/180° Views - Immaculate/Private!
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Everything about this condo was perfect!"
United States
Brett S.
The price is ￥71,033
￥131,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Shorebirds 132 Top Floor! All New! Oceanfront w/180° Views - Immaculate/Private!
A coastal residential area with a house featuring a garage, a driveway, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

5. Shore Line Retreat - Next to Manresa State Beach!

Shore Line Retreat - Next to Manresa State Beach!
La Selva Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"This was perfect for our family get away!!"
United States
Julie D.
The price is ￥29,518
￥127,911 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Shore Line Retreat - Next to Manresa State Beach!
Interior

6. Unique Sculptured House with Private Beach Access

Unique Sculptured House with Private Beach Access
La Selva Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Such a unique, fun, and comfortable house! Highly recommended"
United States
Luke J.
The price is ￥71,538
￥136,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Unique Sculptured House with Private Beach Access
A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a kitchenette.

7. Manresa surf house street level full studio w/kitchen unit #3

Manresa surf house street level full studio w/kitchen unit #3
La Selva Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Room and accommodations were really nice. loved everything about it!"
United States
Jonathan D.
The price is ￥34,885
￥44,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Manresa surf house street level full studio w/kitchen unit #3
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the counter.

8. Manresa Surf House 1 bedroom Sleeps 4 unit #2

Manresa Surf House 1 bedroom Sleeps 4 unit #2
La Selva Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Beautiful place clean friendly😊"
United States
efrain v.
The price is ￥44,198
￥56,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Manresa Surf House 1 bedroom Sleeps 4 unit #2
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

9. Manresa Surf House 1 bed upstairs unit #4

Manresa Surf House 1 bed upstairs unit #4
La Selva Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (10 reviews)
"This is our new favorite spot whenever we come to the area! Unit #4 was perfect, had everything we needed! The whole place is so clean, the host is very kind and communicative and we loved being able to walk back and forth to the beach so easily. Thanks again for a great stay!"
United States
Jessica C.
The price is ￥41,199
￥52,649 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Manresa Surf House 1 bed upstairs unit #4
A modern living room with a dining area, kitchen, and a surfboard on the wall.

10. Manresa Surf House -2 bedroom- Hot Tub- Fire Pits

Manresa Surf House -2 bedroom- Hot Tub- Fire Pits
La Selva Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"It was a nice place to stay. The kids loved the corn hole and fire pits and we loved the kitchen for meals in between exploring the area. "
United States
Alinea S.
The price is ￥59,509
￥76,364 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Manresa Surf House -2 bedroom- Hot Tub- Fire Pits
A clear pool with stone steps and a metal railing, surrounded by trees and a view of the ocean.

11. Ultimate Resort Retreat, Luxury Amenities, Butler

Ultimate Resort Retreat, Luxury Amenities, Butler
Watsonville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Great home and amenities. Everything was amazing, We will definitely be back."
United States
Raul G.
The price is ￥151,536
￥254,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Ultimate Resort Retreat, Luxury Amenities, Butler
A room with a balcony, a large mirror, and a decorative cabinet.

12. Luxurious guest house with Great Views of Monterey Bay

Luxurious guest house with Great Views of Monterey Bay
Castroville
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Great room with a view, enjoy a beautiful sunset over Moss Landing and the Pacific Ocean. Totally quiet at night with the sounds of wildlife to wake you up."
United States
Michael T.
The price is ￥26,835
￥41,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Luxurious guest house with Great Views of Monterey Bay
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is ￥16,772
￥29,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A modern house with a patio area featuring a wooden table and chairs, a covered seating area, and a potted plant.

14. Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit

Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
Aptos
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (86 reviews)
"We loved the location, the kitchen and most of all the view and fire pit!! Celebrated our 30th anniversary. Joe was very friendly, accommodating and helpful."
United States
Kimberly
The price is ￥26,835
￥53,685 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Aptos Bayview, large 1 Br.Cottage, Pets & parking. Ocean View deck, fire pit
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

15. Watch Sunsets of the Monterey Bay From a Hilltop Villa

Watch Sunsets of the Monterey Bay From a Hilltop Villa
Castroville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (29 reviews)
"Fabulous place to stay. Super clean, excellent facilities and gorgeous view. "
New Zealand
Sonya H.
The price is ￥35,516
￥53,492 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Watch Sunsets of the Monterey Bay From a Hilltop Villa
A stone fireplace with a view of a pool and outdoor seating area.

16. Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort

Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort
Rio del Mar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (277 reviews)
"Great host and location."
United States
Travis
The price is ￥31,412
￥60,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Ocean View Studio Condo at Seascape Resort
A wooden deck with a sign for O'Neal vacation rentals, a barbecue grill, and a white building in the background.

17. Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!

Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Excellent location, family loved the accommodations and beautiful sunsets."
United States
Gustavo R.
Adorable Rio Del Mar Beach House - Steps to beach!
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden island, and a dining area with a woven chair.

18. New, Centrally Located guest house with Modern Amenities and Private Hot Tub

New, Centrally Located guest house with Modern Amenities and Private Hot Tub
Salinas
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (19 reviews)
"Stay here to see my grandkids who live close by. Colton very responsive for any questions."
United States
Barbara R.
The price is ￥26,992
￥51,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
New, Centrally Located guest house with Modern Amenities and Private Hot Tub
A spacious indoor area with a stone fire pit in the center, surrounded by seating and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

19. 1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz

1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz
Rio del Mar
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"The host was excellent! Very thorough communication. The location and view were lovely."
United States
Patricia T.
The price is ￥42,620
￥80,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
1Bdrm Oceanfront Seascape Beach Resort, hot tub, EV charging, Aptos, Santa Cruz
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

20. Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
Felton
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (523 reviews)
"Unbelievably beautiful property among the redwoods, adorable red cottage next to a creek! I can't wait to go back. I've told all my friends about this place, and if I was not such an oldie (over 50), I would definitely do an Instagram about it! Charming, quiet and lovely place to stay."
United States
CarriLin
The price is ￥15,027
￥19,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Fern River Resort
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Top Watsonville Hotel Reviews

Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean and very good value. Great if you are travelling with a dog. Great location, near many of the things you would be doing in Monterey/Carmel and Pacific Grove."
Renee 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Pacific Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find vacation rentals in Watsonville?

Yes, there are vacation rentals in Watsonville close to Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, or you can choose a more remote option if you want a relaxing stay. The beaches and entertainment venues are just a few reasons why tourists like Watsonville. While you're here, grab a bite or have a drink at the restaurants.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Watsonville has to offer?

GREAT OCEAN VIEWS, LAST MINUTE DEAL!! BOOK NOW -BEAUTIFUL BEACH HOME!!: Visitors give good reviews to this Watsonville vacation home rental, which is located on the beach and has a patio, a barbecue grill, and laundry facilities to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family.

How many vacation rentals are there in Watsonville?

With 92 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Watsonville stay.

What can I see and do in Watsonville?

Monterey Bay and Sunset State Beach are a couple of scenic spots to enjoy the outdoors, whereas Pajaro Valley Historical Association is one of the cultural attractions. While here, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Manresa State Beach are other places worth a visit.

What are vacation rentals like in Watsonville?

Vacation rentals are private accommodations you can stay in for a couple days or more in Watsonville. Vacation rentals offer extras such as WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll feel just like you're staying in your own home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, vacation rentals can offer a sense of safety away from public hotel elevators and busy front desks while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a vacation rental is an attractive choice for families.