Bask on the Beach! Spend a day at Sunset State Beach on Shell Road. Enjoy a campfire (be sure to use the fire rings) or hike about 3 miles to the mouth of the Pajaro River for a fun beach-combing trek.
Home Values Skyrocket! The median home values have risen by 16.4% in the past year, and are expected to rise by another 4.6% over the next year. Find great rent to own homes in the Pajaro neighborhood or in Larkin Valley area!
Feast On Nature's Bounty! Strawberry connoisseurs can pick their own at Gizdich Ranch out on Peckham Road. Make a day of it and stop in at Crystal Bay Farm on Zils Road as well. Fresh strawberries at Gizdich's and fresh vegetables, flowers and wild berries from Crystal Bay.
Feed Your Artistic Side! Pajaro Valley Gallery on Sudden St. has been encouraging and fostering artistic expression for 28 years through a variety of mediums. The same can be said of the Mello Center on E. Beach St. This performing arts center is a Watsonville treasure, putting on shows as well as educating and encouraging local youth to pursue the performing arts.
Renters Love Watsonville! If you prefer renting or purchasing through a rent to own plan in the Moss Landing neighborhood, you will be among like minded people. Renters occupy 53.74% of the housing in this scenic coastal town, 22.81% higher than the national average. The Las Lomas neighborhood another popular area, right on the Pacific and ready to welcome you home!
Hiking and Birding Paradise! Enjoy a 1.5 mile hike along Watsonville Slough Trail, beginning at Harkins Slough Road or try your birding luck over on the Ohlone Loop Trail. The trailhead starts from Westridge Dr. and loops for 1.5 miles.
Food For The Soul! La Perla Del Pacifico on Main St. is a revelation of flavor! Try the homemade tortillas with the Comal de Mariscos (a succulent combination of grilled shrimp, scallop, octopus and abalone). Another pleaser is Cowboys Corner Cafe, also on Main St., the artichoke potato dish will hook your taste buds from the first bite!
Low Vacancy Rates & Happy Residents! Only 3.98% of housing stands vacant, which is considerably lower than the national average of 11.38%. If you want to find rent to own houses, you'd better get moving! The Amesti neighborhood is a popular area for those who love historically charming architecture. If you prefer to live at the waters edge, the La Selva Beach neighborhood is the place to be!
Exciting Nightlife! Enjoy Shuffleboard Mondays at The Villager on East Lake Ave. to kick off your week. On the weekends, head over to the El Tenampa Night Club on Main St. to boogie with your friends!
Eat Local, Eat With Love! If you live in Watsonville, no doubt that Freedom Meat Lockers & Sausage Company on High Grade Ln. will become your favorite choice for all of your fleshly needs. Once you've covered the flesh, head over to Peck and Main St. every Friday from 3-7 pm to peruse the fresh produce at the Watsonville Certified Farmers Market!
History and Architecture! The median age of homes in Watsonville is about 38 years. Established, well cared for historical homes, like the ones in the Interlaken neighborhood or further east in Chittenden are a part of what sets Watsonville apart from other coastal towns along the Pacific.