Watsonville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Watsonville

With a population of 51,199, Watsonville is a must-see destination in California, United States.

Where to Eat in Watsonville

If you’re looking for affordable options, WARGIN WINES - Watsonville (11 Hangar Way, Watsonville) and Anatum Winery (375 Falcon View Ter) are great picks.

When to visit Watsonville

Watsonville in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 432
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watsonville in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 432
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Watsonville in August, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 115 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Watsonville, with an average rainfall of 1 mm.

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How to Get to Watsonville

Plane

Although Watsonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 33 miles from Watsonville. The shortest flight to Watsonville from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watsonville. The train journey from Watsonville to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around AED 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 1h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watsonville is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 71 miles from Watsonville. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watsonville, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Watsonville takes 295 miles and will cost you around AED 250. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about AED 316 for a journey of 425 miles.

Plane

Although Watsonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 33 miles from Watsonville. The shortest flight to Watsonville from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Watsonville. The train journey from Watsonville to Los Angeles takes 0h 38m and costs around AED 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 1h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Watsonville is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 71 miles from Watsonville. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watsonville, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Fresno, the bus ride to Watsonville takes 295 miles and will cost you around AED 250. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about AED 316 for a journey of 425 miles.

Airports near Watsonville

Airlines serving Watsonville

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Watsonville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Valley Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Watsonville

Hiring a car in Watsonville

Expect to pay AED 3.79 per litre in Watsonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. Compact (Nissan Leaf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Watsonville, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 per litre in Watsonville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.40 and AED 60.53. Compact (Nissan Leaf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Watsonville, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.