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Glass artist Annie Morhauser developed her own "slumping" process in the 1980s that marked the beginning of Annieglass. A graduate of the California College of the Arts, she trained in a range of glass techniques, but Annieglass's original tour de force was a piece called "Roman Antique," a plate of thick glass with a widely painted rim of pure gold. She took it to a trade show in 1983 and astounded the country's leading retailers with this entirely new look in dinnerware—today, "Roman Antique" is an oft-imitated industry icon that is sold at luxury retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Barney's New York, Bergdorf Goodman and Bloomingdales; has been used at leading hotels and restaurants such as the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, the Four Seasons, the Ritz Carlton, and the Waldorf Astoria; and has been featured in the private collections of contemporary luminaries such as Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Christina Aguilera and John Grisham. In 2006 the Smithsonian American Art Museum honored Annieglass by selecting two sculptural pieces ("Tiburon" and "Coquina" from the Shell series) as part of its permanent collection.
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A non-profit fine art gallery located in a 114-year-old historic Victorian. PVAC presents rotating contemporary visual art exhibitions showcasing the diversity and talent of regional artists.
This premier concert performance hall boasts the best acoustics in the county.
Pinto Lake City Park is owned by the City of Watsonville and offers RV camping. Amenities: back-in sites 50' x 15' on grass, electricity (30 amp), city water, sewer, Wi-fi (strong, reliable signal), locked gate at night (you get a key.) Fire rings allowed in picnic area adjacent to campground showers, laundry. Rates: two adults in one RV or trailer: $35, one tow vehicle: free, children 16 and under: free, extra adults: $2 each, dogs: $2 each, extra vehicles: $2 each
Home of the Santa Cruz County Fair held each September and the races at the Ocean Speedway, Agricultural History Project and Museum and the historic Rogers House.
Located at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, this museum showcases exhibits, and equipment representing history of agriculture on the Central Coast. One the 2nd Saturday the Farm features a different and fun activity for children. See website for details or call to visit by appointment.
The beach features pine trees, mountainous sand dunes, and ocean side picnic spots. Bordered by large agricultural fields west of the city of Watsonville, the beach is a year-round destination for thousands of visitors. If you're day-tripping, plan a stroll along the beach and a picnic (wheelchair-accessible paved picnic area on the north end of the park; wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the south end). There are dangerous rip currents, and the water is cold most of the year. This beach has a glider port for remote-control gliders. Food, lodging and supplies are available nearby. The campground is open year-round. There are 91 camping sites, one bicycle site and one site for large groups. Cost is $35 per night. Campsites in the Dunes and Pine Hollow loops are first-come, first-serve during the winter (Nov 1 to the end of February).