Watsonville is a small city on the California coastline, which is located in Santa Cruz County. Watsonville holds a diverse community as well as an airport and a ton of farmland. This city has an economy based on agriculture, and is right near Santa Cruz which is a popular college town. Watsonville residents mainly work in the agricultural industry, and live in nearby rental houses that are quite affordable. This sleepy town has a charming downtown area, with many condo and apartment rental buildings. Residents also find townhouse rentals in Santa Cruz, CA. Watsonville has many convenience stores, coffee shops, boutiques and roadside produce stands.