Watsonville is a lively agricultural coastal city in the Monterey Bay area with a strong farm-to-table culture, regular farmers’ markets, parks and easy access to beaches and trails—comfortable and interesting for multi-week stays rather than an isolated posting.
Weekend escapes are easy: Santa Cruz (surf, beaches, boardwalk dining and nightlife) is a short drive north, and Monterey (Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium) lies roughly 25–30 miles south for aquarium visits, scenic drives and more urban options.