- Our list of the best things to do in Watsonville, California, features the top 323 nearby activities — including 137 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Watsonville, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Watsonville, CA , followed by 303 popular activities in nearby cities, including Monterey, Santa Cruz, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Salinas, Hollister, Pacific Grove, Aptos, Capitola, Seaside, Los Gatos, Marina, San Jose, Big Sur, Carmel and Marina del Rey
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Founded in 1978, Sarah's Vineyard is a location that produces high quality wines, including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varieties. Other events are also hosted at the vineyard, including wine tasting, and a food and concert series in the summer.
9.7 Miles
Focused on preserving the history of the small area of Aptos and its surrounding hills and beaches is the Aptos History Museum. The museum features a curated collection of historical photographs, artifacts and documentation of the areas past.
9.7 Miles
The Seacliff State Beach is known for the being the resting place for the concrete skeleton of the Palo Alto, a ship built in 1917. Guests can visit the beach and fish off the pier.
9.7 Miles
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3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020
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At the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, guests will be able to ride a Ferris wheel, a swing, a sky trail monorail, and a roller coaster. The site also hosts special Christmas events, including lunch with Santa.
9.7 Miles
Over 40 rides are offered at the Bonfante Gardens family amusement park. In addition to a wide range of rides for all ages and thrill levels, the park features six gardens and exhibits that include a rock maze.
9.7 Miles
The Aptos Museum is a historical museum featuring a collection of local artifacts, photographs, and information. The museum offers guided tours, special events, and educational programs for students. The museum also maintains a gift shop.
9.9 Miles
An amusement park, Gilroy Gardens is equipped with a variety of rides along with a playground, train and monorail. For added convenience, there are also numerous onsite shops and eateries to choose from.
10.0 Miles
Chitactac-Adams County Park is a 4.3 acre park featuring several cultural artifacts, including bedrock mortars and petroglyphs left by the Ohlone Indians. Attractions include a self-guided interpretive walk and an interpretive shelter, as well as the scenic Uvas Creek.
10.3 Miles
Visitors of the Eagle Ridge Golf Club will be able to play on a 27-hole championship course with fairways and bent grass greens. The location, which features a restaurant, also hosts weddings and other special events.
10.7 Miles
Featuring a 120-foot waterfall, Salmon Creek Falls Trail brings visitors close up to the waterfall over rocky terrain. The trail can be used for hiking and also has swimming areas and a shallow river that can be used for wading.