Farmers Market in the Plaza
The Friday Farmers Market in Watsonville’s historic downtown plaza is a great excuse to leave work a little early. Find fresh local produce and a variety of homemade Mexican cuisine.

Corralitos Wine Trail
Beautiful and sunny Corralitos, is an idyllic spot for grape growing and perfect views. Six independent, family-owned wineries have come together to establish the Corralitos Wine Trail in a small valley that feels like a slice of California heaven.

Gizdich Ranch
Take the whole family to visit the 4th generation, family owned and operated farm. Pick the seasonal fruits right off the vine or trees. Take home a jar of jam, a jug of fresh pressed apple juice, and eat the best pies in the area!

Local Quiet Beaches
Visit Sunset State Beach, a long stretch of sand that lacks the crowds. Stay for the sunset or migrate over to one of the fire pits at neighboring Manresa State Beach to roast s’mores.

Watsonville Wetlands
Located only 10 minutes from the heart of downtown, it’s no surprise that this estuary is a popular destination for school field trips. Students and the general public can easily spend a morning meandering along the peaceful trails, listening to birdsong and the soft splash of local ducks.

Elkhorn Slough
Special place full of wildlife and beauty. Biologically rich estuary provides habitat for a diversity of resident and migratory birds, plants, marine mammals and fish, and has been identified as a Globally Important Bird Area by the American Birding Conservancy.