Mary’s guidebook
Food Scene
Fresh baked pies that you can see being made. They also sell sandwiches and apple cider and seasonal fruit in small market next door. Lots of picnic tables and places for kids to play and clean bathrooms. Seasonal strawberry picking too.
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Gizdich Ranch
55 Peckham RdFresh baked pies that you can see being made. They also sell sandwiches and apple cider and seasonal fruit in small market next door. Lots of picnic tables and places for kids to play and clean bathrooms. Seasonal strawberry picking too.
Delicious Authentic food. Large servings, low price. Great to stop by on your way to the cabin to dine in or take out.
Real Colima 2 Restaurant
1101 E Lake AveDelicious Authentic food. Large servings, low price. Great to stop by on your way to the cabin to dine in or take out.
Best chili rellano burrito and shrimp cocktail. Make sure to ask for the hot sauce.
El Frijolito Restaurant
11 Alexander StBest chili rellano burrito and shrimp cocktail. Make sure to ask for the hot sauce.
Old fashion market with great meat/deli counter. Get a prepared sausage sandwich while you are there or bring them back to BBQ.
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Corralitos Market & Sausage Co
569 Corralitos RdOld fashion market with great meat/deli counter. Get a prepared sausage sandwich while you are there or bring them back to BBQ.
Yes! This is where Martinelli's apple cider is from.
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Martinelli's Company Store
345 Harvest DrYes! This is where Martinelli's apple cider is from.
Wooden Nickle Bar & Grill
1819 Freedom BlvdGreat burgers.
Miyuki Restaurant
452 E Lake AveThere is a strong Japanese community in Watsonville that has been in the area for generations.
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Imura Japanese Restaurant
1994 Main StThere is a strong Japanese community in Watsonville that has been in the area for generations.
Excellent food and service. We love the Lemon Grass Chicken Noodle bowl. Best egg rolls ever.
QQ Noodle
Reservation RoadExcellent food and service. We love the Lemon Grass Chicken Noodle bowl. Best egg rolls ever.
Red Apple Café
783 Rio Del Mar BlvdGreat, large breakfasts.
Fruition Brewing
918 E Lake AveFamous for being on Diners, Drive-in and Dives from food network.
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Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt StreetFamous for being on Diners, Drive-in and Dives from food network.
You can sit on the patio and watch sea otters
nearby you can rent kayak/canoe and go up the slough.
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Sea Harvest Moss Landing
2420 California 1You can sit on the patio and watch sea otters
nearby you can rent kayak/canoe and go up the slough.
Cowboys Corner Cafe
946 Main StPhil's Fish Market & Eatery
Giant Artichoke Restaurant
11261 Merritt StSightseeing
Short walking trail, public bathrooms, easy access from Watsonville Rd., nice to stop at if it's on your way to the cabin.
Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park
10001 Watsonville RdShort walking trail, public bathrooms, easy access from Watsonville Rd., nice to stop at if it's on your way to the cabin.
Mount Madonna
Our sons have really enjoyed the guided trail rides that include an orientation. Very close, but Mt. Madonna road is extremely narrow for two way traffic. Be prepared to pull over and go slowly around corners.
Mt Madonna Stables
60 Summit RdOur sons have really enjoyed the guided trail rides that include an orientation. Very close, but Mt. Madonna road is extremely narrow for two way traffic. Be prepared to pull over and go slowly around corners.
Hunting Hollow Entrance
Gilroy Hot SpringsRecommended to me by Airbnb guests.
Pema Osel Ling Retreat Center
2013 Eureka Canyon RdI haven't been here for years so check online reviews and website to see if it's the right fit for you.
Pinto Lake City Park
451 Green Valley RdI haven't been here for years so check online reviews and website to see if it's the right fit for you.
Gilroy Premium Outlets
681 Leavesley RdMonterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowBlue Ocean Whale Watching on the Monterey Bay
7881 Sandholdt RdDepending on time of year.
Wineries
It's right down the road! Call in advance for a tasting. Lovely setting and wonderful wine, most likely served by owners. Small tasting area and outdoor seating.
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Windy Oaks Winery
550 Hazel Dell RdIt's right down the road! Call in advance for a tasting. Lovely setting and wonderful wine, most likely served by owners. Small tasting area and outdoor seating.
Alfaro Family Vineyard-Winery
420 Hames RdLocal winery
Fortino Winery
4525 Hecker Pass HwyLocal winery
Martin Ranch Winery
6675 Redwood Retreat RdLocal winery
Nicholson Vineyards Winery
2800 Pleasant Valley RdLocal winery
Sarah's Vineyard
4005 Hecker Pass HwyLocal winery
Kirigin Cellars Winery
11550 Watsonville RdLocal Winery
Jason-Stephens Winery
6500 Brem LnLocal Winery
Grocery Stores
Nob Hill Foods
809 Bay AveTarget
1415 Main StSafeway
2010 Freedom BlvdStaff Of Life Natural Foods
906 E Lake AveScheduled to open April 1st, 2021...but check first.
Freedom Meat Lockers
160 Hi Grade LnAmusement Parks
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StGreat with young children. Small rides, beautiful landscaping with lots of shade, decent to good food, better than any amusement park food I have ever had.
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Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
3050 Hecker Pass HwyGreat with young children. Small rides, beautiful landscaping with lots of shade, decent to good food, better than any amusement park food I have ever had.
Beautiful area and wonderful staff. The zipline was a great family adventure for us.
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Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference DrBeautiful area and wonderful staff. The zipline was a great family adventure for us.
Beaches
Beautiful beach with parking and restaurants and shops
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Rio Del Mar State Beach
Beautiful beach with parking and restaurants and shops
Closet Beach, but you have to walk over large dune to get to it and it does have riptides.
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Solnedgang State Beach
Sunset Beach RoadCloset Beach, but you have to walk over large dune to get to it and it does have riptides.
Asilomar State Beach
Sunset DriveNatural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrPalm Beach State Park
2660 Beach RdNeighborhoods
Artichoke capitol of the world. Local vegetable stands and some of the restaurants offer deep fried artichokes. Marilyn Monroe was crowned California's first "Artichoke Queen" in 1948 in Castroville.
Castroville
Artichoke capitol of the world. Local vegetable stands and some of the restaurants offer deep fried artichokes. Marilyn Monroe was crowned California's first "Artichoke Queen" in 1948 in Castroville.