Wetlands and Trails of Watsonville
More then 6 miles of nature trails with 29 trail entrances
in the neighborhoods of Watsonville.
The trails are situated on 800 acres of freshwater wetlands.
Dogs must be on leashes.
Free guided nature walks are available through the Watsonville
City Nature Center at 30 Harkins Slough Road.
That center also has trail maps and brochures.
Agricultural History Museum
Museum and agriculture history project located at at 2601 East
Lake Avenue in Watsonville, near the entrance to the
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
Exhibits are in several structures on the property
including the 2-story Codiga Center and Museum Building, and the Porter Implement Shed.
Also on the property is an Illinois Central Railroad Caboose
and a shady gazebo with picnic tables.
Call the museum at 831-724-5898 or 831-566-2817
to get updated information about their tour schedule.
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
Attractions and facilities include a horse arena,
the Historic Rodgers House, a horse arena and
the Ocean Speedway auto racing track.
The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds are
located at 2601 East Lake Avenue in Watsonville.
See also the Web site of the
Santa Cruz County Fair Heritage Foundation.
Pinto Lake Parks
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County of Santa Cruz Pinto LakePark
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City of Watsonville Pinto Lake Park
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Pinto Lake RV Park
Mello Performing Arts Center
Main performing arts center managed by the Pajaro Valley
Performing Arts Association.
Has 778 seats including several wheelchair spaces.
All seating is either in the main floor orchestra section
or in a balcony above the main floor.
The Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts
is located at 250 East Beach Street in Watsonville.
Ocean Speedway
Quarter mile clay oval racing track on the grounds
of the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
Family friendly races are usually held on Friday nights
between March and October.
Located at 2601 East Lake Drive in Watsonville
Green Valley Cinema 8
Eight-screen movie theater located
at 1125 South Green Valley Road in Watsonville
(across the street from the Watsonville Motel 6)
Mariquita Farm
Grower of specialty greens, other vegetables,
fruit, and herbs. Located at 142 Linden Road near Watsonville.
Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham Road
Watsonville, California
Phone: 831-722-1056
Wargin Wines
18 Hangar Way
Watsonville, California
Phone: 831-531-8108
Buddhist Temple of Watsonville
423 Bridge Street
Watsonville, California
Phone: 831-724-7860
City Parks of Watsonville
Watsonville Public LIbrary
Main Library: 275 Main Street
Freedom Branch: 2021 Freedom BOulevard
Pajaro River Levee Trail Park
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New Watsonville Park Promotes River Access
Historic Downtown Watsonville
Label Art Murals of Watsonville
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PDF Brochure
Historic Architecture of Watsonville
Pajaro Dunes
Beachfront residential community located west of Watsonville.
Directories of Watsonville Attractions
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Trip Advisor - Watsonville Activities and Attractions
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City of Watsonville - Attractions in Watsonville
Major Tourist Destinations Near Watsonville
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Santa Cruz (18 miles)
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Monterey (27 miles)
Beaches Near Watsonville
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Palm Beach
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Pajaro Dunes Beach (4 miles)
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Sunset State Beach (7 miles)
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Manresa State Beach (8 miles)
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Zmudowski State Beach (9 miles)
Watsonville Travel Guide
Santa Cruz County Travel Guide
Central Coast of California
Northern California Travel Guide
