Guidebook for Watsonville
Parks & Nature
Explore hundreds of hiking trails in the redwoods. Check out the infamous white deer.
15 locals recommend
Mt Madonna County Park
7850 Pole Line RdExplore hundreds of hiking trails in the redwoods. Check out the infamous white deer.
Mt Madonna Stables
60 Summit RdHorseback trail riding in Mt Madonna County Park.
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadEverything Else
Yoga. Cafe. Gift and Bookstore. Hanuman Temple. Ayurvedic Herb Store. Hiking Trails. Vegetarian Food.
9 locals recommend
Mount Madonna Center - Reservations Required
445 Summit RdYoga. Cafe. Gift and Bookstore. Hanuman Temple. Ayurvedic Herb Store. Hiking Trails. Vegetarian Food.
Entertainment & Activities
Ride the Big Dipper and walk around the boardwalk by the Beach.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StRide the Big Dipper and walk around the boardwalk by the Beach.
Sightseeing
Watch world class surfers catch waves along West Cliff Drive and walk along the cliffs.
193 locals recommend
West Cliff Drive
West Cliff DriveWatch world class surfers catch waves along West Cliff Drive and walk along the cliffs.
Check out the beautiful redwoods and walk through the forest. Lots of Buddhist statues and temples.
68 locals recommend
Land of Medicine Buddha
5800 Prescott RdCheck out the beautiful redwoods and walk through the forest. Lots of Buddhist statues and temples.
Drive or walk along the cliffs overlooking the ocean and surfers catching waves.
20 locals recommend
East Cliff Drive
East Cliff DriveDrive or walk along the cliffs overlooking the ocean and surfers catching waves.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
635 Coleman AveStaff of Life
1266 Soquel AveAll local and organic! The best local grocery store in Santa Cruz!
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair AveNob Hill Foods
777 1st StDrinks & Nightlife
Family friends own this lovely venue. Stay here for the day and bring a picnic.
26 locals recommend
Alfaro Family Vineyard-Winery
420 Hames RdFamily friends own this lovely venue. Stay here for the day and bring a picnic.
One of my favorite wineries! Free wine tastings and beautiful! Large green fields, great wine and picnic tables. Bring a lunch!
10 locals recommend
Kirigin Cellars Winery
11550 Watsonville RdOne of my favorite wineries! Free wine tastings and beautiful! Large green fields, great wine and picnic tables. Bring a lunch!
Martin Ranch Winery
6675 Redwood Retreat RdFortino Winery
4525 Hecker Pass HwyFernwood Cellars
7137 Redwood Retreat RdBargetto Winery
3535 N Main StFood Scene
My favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz! Hands down the best organic, local and freshly made food around. Family owned and local since 1982. Get the Barbecue Bluff sandwich and spring rolls with peanut sauce. Their milkshakes are delicious too! They have everything from soups, kitchiri, asian, italian, mexican, thai etc. THE BEST!
62 locals recommend
Dharma's Restaurant
4250 Capitola RdMy favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz! Hands down the best organic, local and freshly made food around. Family owned and local since 1982. Get the Barbecue Bluff sandwich and spring rolls with peanut sauce. Their milkshakes are delicious too! They have everything from soups, kitchiri, asian, italian, mexican, thai etc. THE BEST!
Local and organic vegetarian food. Cafe next door with delicious types of teas and espresso drinks.
9 locals recommend
Mount Madonna Center - Reservations Required
445 Summit RdLocal and organic vegetarian food. Cafe next door with delicious types of teas and espresso drinks.