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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

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
RM 558
1 night at 3-star hotel
Watsonville in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 558
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 52 km from Watsonville. The shortest flight to Watsonville from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 40m.

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 RM 76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about RM 81 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 114 km from Watsonville. You’ll find branches of Fox and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watsonville, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Watsonville takes 217 km and will cost you around RM 85. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about RM 85 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Watsonville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 52 km from Watsonville. The shortest flight to Watsonville from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 40m.

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 RM 76 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about RM 81 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 114 km from Watsonville. You’ll find branches of Fox and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watsonville, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Watsonville takes 217 km and will cost you around RM 85. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about RM 85 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Watsonville

Airlines serving Watsonville

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 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 RM 4.93 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 RM 59.13 and RM 78.84. The most frequently booked car type in Watsonville is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 4.93 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 RM 59.13 and RM 78.84. The most frequently booked car type in Watsonville is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.