Guidebook for Watsonville
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing Vineyards and Wine Tasting. Delicious,local wines in a close location
26 locals recommend
Alfaro Family Vineyard-Winery
420 Hames Rd Amazing Vineyards and Wine Tasting. Delicious,local wines in a close location
It's becoming the hub for some of the best Craft Beer in all of Santa Cruz County. The location is close by, and food trucks are always on hand.
28 locals recommend
Corralitos Brewing Company
2536 Freedom BlvdIt's becoming the hub for some of the best Craft Beer in all of Santa Cruz County. The location is close by, and food trucks are always on hand.
Pleasant Valley Vineyards
600 Pleasant Valley RdYour friendly local winery.
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific AveAll the best shows in Santa Cruz at a small and legendary venue.
Food Scene
Food is from locally grown organic food by Lakeside Organic Gardens, the largest organic Family owned Farm in the country.Local wines a specialty.Just minutes away!
8 locals recommend
California Grill and Bar
40 Penny LnFood is from locally grown organic food by Lakeside Organic Gardens, the largest organic Family owned Farm in the country.Local wines a specialty.Just minutes away!
Bittersweet Bistro offers an American Bistro Cuisine style dinner menu with Mediterranean influences. An outstanding dessert menu and award-winning wine list are served in a casual, relaxed atmosphere in the dining room, heated outdoor patio and new lounge. Dinner service starts at 5 pm.
71 locals recommend
Bittersweet Bistro
787 Rio Del Mar BlvdBittersweet Bistro offers an American Bistro Cuisine style dinner menu with Mediterranean influences. An outstanding dessert menu and award-winning wine list are served in a casual, relaxed atmosphere in the dining room, heated outdoor patio and new lounge. Dinner service starts at 5 pm.
Spectacular Ocean Views, enjoy a luxurious meal looking out over the Monterey Bay
40 locals recommend
Sanderlings Restaurant at Seascape Resort
1 Seascape Resort DrSpectacular Ocean Views, enjoy a luxurious meal looking out over the Monterey Bay
Fresh from the ocean seafood, prepared the way you like it.
123 locals recommend
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetFresh from the ocean seafood, prepared the way you like it.
The Best new coffee in town, sample some of the finest light roast around.
220 locals recommend
Verve Coffee Roasters
816 41st AveThe Best new coffee in town, sample some of the finest light roast around.
Heather's Pastisserie
7486 Soquel DriveDelicious French pastries and coffee
The best of the best farmer's market around! Local and organic produce and specialty food products. Saturday morning ritual!
44 locals recommend
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel DrThe best of the best farmer's market around! Local and organic produce and specialty food products. Saturday morning ritual!
Entertainment & Activities
The historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk featuring the World Famous Giant Dipper Roller coaster, along with a full size Arcade, and bowling alley.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StThe historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk featuring the World Famous Giant Dipper Roller coaster, along with a full size Arcade, and bowling alley.
Rio Theatre
1205 Soquel AveGreen Valley Cinema 9
1125 S Green Valley RdRent Mountain Bikes for the day and head to the coast for a ride along the ocean, or cruise into the redwood forest.
19 locals recommend
Epicenter Cycling
8035 Soquel DrRent Mountain Bikes for the day and head to the coast for a ride along the ocean, or cruise into the redwood forest.
Pacific Edge Climbing Gym
104 Bronson StOne of the best climbing gym's in the Bay Area
Sightseeing
Location of the Historic Santa Cruz Lighthouse, and world renowned surf spot 'The Lane' fun to watch the surfers, or get in the water yourself.
81 locals recommend
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff DrLocation of the Historic Santa Cruz Lighthouse, and world renowned surf spot 'The Lane' fun to watch the surfers, or get in the water yourself.
Great family beach, dining right on the waterfront, local shops, location of the famous Capitloa Begonia Festival.
167 locals recommend
Capitola Beach Company
131 Monterey AveGreat family beach, dining right on the waterfront, local shops, location of the famous Capitloa Begonia Festival.
Experience strange natural phenomena at this mysterious tourist attraction located in Santa Cruz, CA.
34 locals recommend
Mystery Spot Road
Mystery Spot RoadExperience strange natural phenomena at this mysterious tourist attraction located in Santa Cruz, CA.
Parks & Nature
Epic bird watching, hiking, kayaking, lots of California wildlife to see.
46 locals recommend
Elkhorn Slough
Epic bird watching, hiking, kayaking, lots of California wildlife to see.
Awesome hiking and biking in an expansive redwood tree forest.
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadAwesome hiking and biking in an expansive redwood tree forest.
Beautiful Park atop the Santa Cruz Mountains, great for hiking and horseback riding. Just minutes away.
15 locals recommend
Mt Madonna County Park
7850 Pole Line RdBeautiful Park atop the Santa Cruz Mountains, great for hiking and horseback riding. Just minutes away.
Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveGreat local beach,just 15 minutes away
Arts & Culture
Expansive venue with hands-on art & history exhibitions, plus special programs good for all ages.
133 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front StExpansive venue with hands-on art & history exhibitions, plus special programs good for all ages.
The museum is a great place for kids and parents, it has amazing exhibits about the flora and fauna of the area, and a life size whale sculpture for kids to climb.
50 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 E Cliff DrThe museum is a great place for kids and parents, it has amazing exhibits about the flora and fauna of the area, and a life size whale sculpture for kids to climb.
Shopping
Unique and local shops, ranging from boutiques to surf shops, to restaurants.
27 locals recommend
Pacific Wave
1502 Pacific AveUnique and local shops, ranging from boutiques to surf shops, to restaurants.