Pajaro, California
Pajaro is a community of 2,899 people in Monterey County, California.
Why visit Pajaro
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 23 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Godfrey M. Bockius House, Judge Lee House, River Park and Atri Park.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 74°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Pajaro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pajaro
Pajaro (Spanish Pájaro 'bird') is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California, United States. It is located on the south bank of the Pajaro River 5 miles (8 km) northeast of its mouth, at an elevation of 26 feet (7.9 m). For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 2,882 at the 2020 census, down from 3,070 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Pajaro, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks10
Godfrey M. Bockius House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in California, United States
322 East Beach Street, Watsonville
Judge Lee House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in California, United States
128 East Beach Street, Watsonville
Porter-Vallejo Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Redman Hirahara Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Single-family detached home, California
Lettunich Building
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
406 Main Street, Watsonville
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes23
11 more on the map.
History
The Pajaro post office operated from 1872 to 1873 and from 1882 to 1888.
The Porter–Vallejo Mansion was constructed in the 1840s. As the oldest building in the community, it has been remodeled multiple times. It was acquired in 1991 and converted into a public library/senior citizen center. It also houses a day-care facility for the children of migrant farm workers.
From the History section of Pajaro, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship21
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Map of Pajaro
133 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 42°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 43°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 71°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 72°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 43°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 39°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Watsonville Wtr Wks (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monterey County has had 19 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Watsonville 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Las Lomas 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Interlaken 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Freedom 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Amesti 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- La Selva Beach 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Aromas 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Elkhorn 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Prunedale 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bockius House, Mrwrite, Public domain
- Judge Lee house, Mrwrite, Public domain
- Porter-Vallejo Mansion, User:Ronbo76, CC BY 2.5
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