Watsonville · Santa Cruz County, CA
Cheap things to do in Watsonville
Scout analyzed 37 Watsonville places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
37
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Cowboys Corner Cafe
Food & Drink
Ranch Milk Market
Outdoors
Gizdich Ranch
Farm & ranch featuring apples, berries, baked goods & juices, plus a gift shop & an antique shop.
Food & Drink
Sanderlings Restaurant
Elegant yet casual dining room offer a wide array of traditional & contemporary American eats.
Outdoors
Pinto Lake City Park
10,000-year-old lake offers RV campgrounds with Wi-Fi, birding, fishing, picnicking & boat rentals.
Outdoors
Mt. Madonna County Park
County park marked by redwood forest & chaparral over 3,688 acres, with horseback riding & camping.
Outdoors
Callaghan Park Cultural Center
Outdoors
Elkhorn Slough Reserve
Tidal salt marsh that is home to birds, otters, seals & many other animals, with boardwalk trails.
Outdoors
Sunset State Beach
Beach surrounded by steep sand dunes offering picnic areas & campsites, plus bay & mountain views.
Food & Drink
La Perla Del Pacifico
Family-owned restaurant specializing in Mexican-style seafood in a compact, low-key space.
Nightlife
Wooden Nickel - Bar & Grill
Storied, old-fashioned joint with folksy decor & hefty American meals for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Food & Drink
The Beach Street Cafe
Food & Drink
Jalisco Restaurant
Bustling space with live mariachi music & a full bar serves traditional Mexican dishes.
Outdoors
Palm Beach State Park
Food & Drink
Miyuki - Japanese Restaurant
Longtime eatery serving sushi, soups & traditional Japanese entrees in a cozy dining room.
Outdoors
Manresa Main State Beach
Sandy stretch with unpredictable weather that's popular for surf fishing, surfing & sunsets.
Nightlife
The Fish House - Bar & Grill
Local, wild-caught seafood & California wines served in an unassuming eatery with live & DJ'd music.
Food & Drink
Imura | Japanese Restaurant
Japanese eatery offering sushi, teriyaki & tempura in a relaxed, wood-dominant dining room.
Food & Drink
Cadillac Cafe
Food & Drink
Bagel Café & Bakery
Food & Drink
California Grill and Bar
Homey eatery & bar featuring American dishes made with locally sourced organic produce.
Outdoors
Pinto Lake County Park
Outdoors
Watsonville City Plaza
Food & Drink
The Farm House
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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