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Community
Communities in the valley include Aromas, Corralitos, Freedom, La Selva Beach, Las Lomas, Pajaro, Pajaro Dunes, Royal Oaks, Salsipuedes, and Watsonville. Moss Landing is on the edge of the Valley, and is sometimes included as part of the Valley.
History
In the 1700's explores saw a straw-stuffed bird at the river mouth and named the river, Rio Del Pájaro which means "River of the Bird." Pajaro was later applied to the Valley and then to the town of Pajaro. Pajaro Valley runs from the Coast Range to the Monterey Bay.
Transportation
- Watsonville Municipal Airport
- Santa Cruz Metro Transit (Bus)
- Greyhound Bus Lines
- Moss Landing Harbor
The trains carry cargo. No regular passenger service since 1962.
Maps
USGS topigraphic map information:
| Sequence | Latitude(DEC) | Longitude(DEC) | Latitude(DMS) | Longitude(DMS) | Map Name |
| 1 | 36.8499546 | -121.8096744 | 365100N | 1214835W | Moss Landing |
| 2 | 36.8749540 | -121.7993963 | 365230N | 1214758W | Watsonville West |
| 3 | 36.9060639 | -121.6335562 | 365422N | 1213801W | Watsonville East |
Google view of Pajaro Valley: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
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Related Links
http://www.pajarovalleychamber.com http://www.pajarovalley.com
