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Amesti, California

Amesti is a community of 2,818 people in Santa Cruz County, California.

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Population2,818 -10.9% since 2019
CountySanta Cruz County
Elevation148 ft 45 m
Land area2.9 sq mi
ZIP code95076
Nearest airportWatsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) 2 mi

Why visit Amesti

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 20 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Castro Adobe, Godfrey M. Bockius House, Mesa Village Park and Pinto Lake City Park.

September is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; December lows average 39°F.

About Amesti

Amesti is a census-designated place (CDP) in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. The population was 2,637 as of the 2020 United States census.

From the Wikipedia article Amesti, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks3

Castro AdobePublic domain

Castro Adobe

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi

Historic house near Watsonville, California, USA

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Godfrey M. Bockius HousePublic domain

Godfrey M. Bockius House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi

Historic house in California, United States

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Judge Lee HousePublic domain

Judge Lee House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi

Historic house in California, United States

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Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Mesa Village Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Pinto Lake City Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Pinto Lake County Park

Park

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Cherry Blossom Park

Park · 1.5 mi

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Davis Avenue Park

Park · 1.7 mi

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Restaurants and cafes20

Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi

2024 Freedom Boulevard, Freedom

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Corralitos Brewing Co

Brewery and winery · 0.9 mi

2536 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville

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Props

Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.6 mi

100 Aviation Way

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BJ's Taqueria

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi

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Happy Garden

Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi

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Mr Z's Crêpes & Teas

Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.6 mi

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Cadillac Cafe

Cafe · 1.8 mi

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Donut Basket

Cafe · 1.2 mi

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El Michacano

Restaurant · 1.1 mi

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Staw Hat Pizza

Restaurant · 1.2 mi

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Taqueria Mi Tierra

Restaurant · 1.5 mi

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Wooden Nickle Bar & Grill

Bar and pub · 1.5 mi

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8 more on the map.

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Where to stay1

Comfort Inn

Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi

112 Airport Boulevard, Watsonville

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Churches and places of worship8

Shopping1

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Gas and EV charging5

Schools, colleges and libraries40

Healthcare3

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Map of Amesti

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 4.6 in of rainFebruary: 4.0 in of rainMarch: 4.3 in of rainApril: 1.2 in of rainMay: 0.9 in of rainJune: 0.2 in of rainJuly: 0.0 in of rainAugust: 0.0 in of rainSeptember: 0.1 in of rainOctober: 0.8 in of rainNovember: 2.1 in of rainDecember: 4.0 in of rainJanuary: 61°FFebruary: 62°FMarch: 64°FApril: 66°FMay: 69°FJune: 72°FJuly: 72°FAugust: 73°FSeptember: 75°FOctober: 74°FNovember: 67°FDecember: 61°FJanuary: 40°FFebruary: 42°FMarch: 43°FApril: 45°FMay: 48°FJune: 50°FJuly: 53°FAugust: 53°FSeptember: 52°FOctober: 48°FNovember: 43°FDecember: 39°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan61°F40°F4.6 in
Feb62°F42°F4.0 in
Mar64°F43°F4.3 in
Apr66°F45°F1.2 in
May69°F48°F0.9 in
Jun72°F50°F0.2 in
Jul72°F53°F0.0 in
Aug73°F53°F0.0 in
Sep75°F52°F0.1 in
Oct74°F48°F0.8 in
Nov67°F43°F2.1 in
Dec61°F39°F4.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Watsonville Muni Ap (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$108,833median household income
$879,400median home value
$1,660median monthly rent
40.1median age
20.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
80.7%of homes are owner-occupied
39.1 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1824%18 to 3418%35 to 6436%65 and over21%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Santa Cruz County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
  • 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
  • 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
  • 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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