Become an "urban refugee" in this
colorful town just south of Santa
Cruz, California.
With its stately ranches and its grand
Victorian homes, Watsonville offers
a pleasant escape from the hustle and
bustle of urban life.
Strawberries are the main crop grown
in Watsonville's rich agricultural
fields. In fact, the town honors the
bountiful crop every year with the
Though strawberries are the main crop in Watsonville
(pop. 44,265; 47 miles S of San Jose), one should
not ignore the fine local wines or the easy access
to Monterey Bay.
