Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, La Selva Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 6.2 mi (10 km) from central Watsonville. Catch the sunset by the shore at Manresa State Beach, just a short walk away.
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, a lovely green space in Elkhorn. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
If massages and hot tubs are your thing, you might want to pamper yourself at Mount Madonna Center located 8 mi (12.9 km) from central Watsonville. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Sunset State Beach located 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from central Watsonville. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Manresa State Beach, La Selva Beach, and Palm Beach.
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Manresa State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Watsonville. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Wander through fragrant strawberry fields and watch workers harvest the region's famous berries by hand. Sample farm-fresh produce at the farmers' market, then head to nearby Santa Cruz for surfing and boardwalk thrills.
Check out reviews of Watsonville hotels guests love
El Castell Motel
10/10 Excellent
"Great place. As clean or cleaner than any major chain hotel I've been in. Beds were comfortable and pillows were just right for me (very subjective, but still...). Check in was super fast and the woman at the front desk was very nice and happy! Would stay here again in a heartbeat. "
"First time staying at Hotel Paradox and was not disappointed. Everything was great. Checking-in was painless, the rooms were clean and comfortable for a family of four, and the pool was very welcoming. Highly recommend and would 100% stay again. Can not say enough good things about it. "
"I have nothing negative to say this hotel was amazing. Great value,staff is great.
My room was clean plenty of free parking. We got into town a little early to enjoy the beach. The staff let me park there before I checked in. about one block from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, which was very convenient."
"Highly recommend this place! They were so kind and accommodating. It was our first overnight trip with our autistic little boy and everyone was so sweet and kind to him. They honored some special requests (nothing crazy, but still so helpful for us as parents) we made just to make transitions easier for him. Everything went perfectly smooth. Best staff ever! "
If you need the flexibility to change your plans to Watsonville, most accommodations provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow the results down.
Where can I stay in Watsonville if I want a vacation rental instead of a hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 91 vacation homes. In addition, there are 12 apartments and 109 condos.
What will the weather in Watsonville be like during my trip?
September and August are typically the warmest months in Watsonville when the average temp is 64°F. February and December are the coldest months when the average temperature is 51°F. January and December are the months with the most rain.
Why should I book my Watsonville hotel with Hotels.com?
There are lots of reasons to book your Watsonville trip with us: our free cancellations on selected hotels gives you flexibility, and with One Key™, our rewards program, you will be able to earn and use OneKeyCash™* on all eligible bookings such as hotels, car rentals, flights, vacation rentals and more on Hotels.com, Expedia and Vrbo.
Find out more about Watsonville
Find out more about Watsonville
Spend time at the beach, as well as appreciating the entertainment choices, and checking out the local cuisine in Watsonville.
Top places to visit include Monterey Bay. You might find that sights like Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds and Sunset State Beach are worth a visit.
